Two men tend to the last wishes of a deceased occultist who appears to have made a devilish deal. One of three horror-infused tales from creative talent including Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Jim Starlin, Mike Ploog and others.
READRoy Thomas, Neal Adams and Tom Palmer team on an Inhumans adventure, while Thomas, Gene Colan and Bill Everett deliver a downbeat Christmas for the Black Widow. Needless to say, this is a very well-drawn issue.
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 villains from different universes team up, Superman and Captain Marvel require an assist from the extended Marvel Family. Writer Roy Thomas is having a great deal of fun here – perhaps more so than some readers – and receives strong art support from Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano.
READStarfire gets involved in a whirlwind romance – one that takes a tragic turn thanks to The H.I.V.E. A strong, character-driven issue from The New Teen Titans creative team of Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. Also: The debut of Captain Carrot.
READSuperman and Captain Marvel discover they’ve switched costumes and powers as part of a Mr. Mxyzptlk plot. Both the lead story – by the team of Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas, Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano – and backup feature would have been more at home in the Silver Age.
READSpider-Man and the Human Torch team on Christmas Eve in an effort to thwart the Sandman’s not-so-nefarious plan. Roy Thomas, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito offer a fair-to-middlin’ yuletide yarn to launch one of the Bronze Age’s signature team-up books.
READKa-Zar vs. Kraven! Dr. Doom vs., well, an assortment of unknown foes and anti-heroes! Nice Bronze Age action by Roy Thomas, with art by two of the best talents from earlier ages: Jack Kirby and Wally Wood.
READRed Sonja investigates an ancient temple within the Darkwood and soon finds herself battling an “unhuman horde.” The lead feature by Roy Thomas and Dick Giordano is good, but the reprint backup – featuring art by Esteban Maroto, Neal Adams and Ernie Chan – is the real treat.
READThe inability to secure a bank loan sends the Crusader (né Marvel Boy) on a ferocious rampage seeking vengeance. Unfortunately, there isn’t a likable character to cheer for in this off-putting outing from the team of Roy Thomas, George Pérez and Joe Sinnott.
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