Marvel Comics Presents launched in 1988 as an ad-free anthology showcasing four eight-page features, stuffed inside a wrap-around cover. This guide will tell you everything you wanted to know about the series – and more!
Cover Date: Late September 1988 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: John Romita Jr
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Wolverine in “Save the Tiger” part 3 written by Chris Claremont art by John Buscema with Klaus Janson Wolverine recounts his previous encounter with Jessan Hoan and is puzzled when he discovers that she has changed quite a bit – and doesn’t even remember him. After she escapes from him, he’s attacked and subdued by Sapphire Styx and Razorfist. |
Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 3 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton Well, it turns out that Senator Wycombe wasn’t murdered – but he was captured! And, he’s going to be the latest experiment in Project: Glamour – the very same operation he was asking about last issue. Project: Glamour intends to rediscover the Super Soldier Serum that Ted Sallis was trying to unlock years ago. Sallis’ experiments played a part in his transformation into the Man-Thing. Meanwhile, back in the swamp, the Man-Thing’s empathic nature leads him to an occultist who believes the monster will create a great opportunity for her. |
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Master of Kung Fu in “Crossing Lines” part 3 written by Doug Moench art by Tom Grindberg with Dave Cockrum Days after her Leiko Wu’s capture, Shang-Chi is still hitting the streets – looking for information that will bring him closer to his first love. When he returns to homebase, Black Jack Tarr invites the Master of Kung Fu to join him in his war on terrorism. Later, a package arrives addressed to Shang Chi, containing Leiko Wu’s severed left hand! |
the Thing in “the Measure Of A Man” by Al Milgrom The alien Fear-Eater sets his sights on the Thing – putting him through the emotional wringer. He uses Ben Grimm’s grotesque appearance against him – hoping to set in fear of being stuck in his monstrous form forever. But, the first inkling of adversity leads to a great feeling of honor and self-esteem that quickly defeats any negative feelings – leaving the alien near starving to death. |
Note: in this issue, the Thing is in his “pineapple Thing” appearance – easily my favorite look for the character.
Note from the Format Dept: this issue’s cover returns to the wrap format established by the first issue.
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