The Brood continue to pursue the X-Men, but this time it’s Carol Danvers – now as Binary – who saves the day. This debut of Binary – from the creative team of Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum – has a mostly been-there, done-that feel.
READWolverine frees Carol Danvers and the other X-Men from Brood captivity … but is it already too late? The original Brood saga picks up the pace in this largely enjoyable tale from Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum.
READThe Sub-Mariner and Magneto team to take on the Fantastic Four and the world – at least until one villain betrays the other! The departure of Jack Kirby helps usher in the Bronze Age of comics, as artists John Romita Sr. and John Verpoorten join Stan Lee on Fantastic Four.
READA “nebbish” named Leonard Tippit is tasked by the Watcher to stop a nuclear holocaust – by executing five innocent people! Hurried pacing and poor characterization make this one a tough read. From the team of Harlan Ellison, Roy Thomas, Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins.
READWhen the Human Torch and Toro disappear in Switzerland, the Invaders’ investigation brings them face to fist with Frankenstein. This story from Don Glut and Chic Stone is OK, but it had the potential to be something more.
READThe Cyclops! Gorgolla! Gor-Kill! This debut issue of Where Monsters Dwell offers a trio of fun, Atlas-era reprint tales featuring art by Jack “King” Kirby and Dick Ayers.
READInfected by the Brood and on the run on an alien world, Wolverine races to save – or avenge – the X-Men. This solo outing is one of the strongest issues of Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum’s second stint on The Uncanny X-Men.
READA comatose Professor Xavier relives his first meeting with his dear friend Magnus – AKA Magneto – 20 years prior. This issue – by Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek – offers important back story at the expense of forward momentum.
READAs the X-Men spar at their temporary Bermuda Triangle island headquarters, Belasco beckons little Illyana Rasputin to Limbo. An odd, hurried outing from Chris Claremont and guest artist Brent Anderson.
READKitty Pryde and the rest of the X-Men attempt to save Storm, who has fallen under Dracula’s thrall. An odd, mismatched issue featuring the first mutant collaboration by creative powerhouses Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz.
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