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 January 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Rick Leonardi
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Colossus in “God’s Country” part 2 written by Ann Nocenti art by Rick Leonardi The three attacking men, from last issue, check in with their boss, Alexander, to make sure he wants them to carry out the murder of their captive. Alexander confirms the kill and waxes on about the importance of carrying out covert operations within the United States of America and then controlling the message that is fed to the media. Meanwhile, before the attackers can finish the job, they’re interrupted by Colossus. And, that’s when we discover that they’ve got super-powers of their own. |
Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 11 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton The decapitated Man-Thing head has slowly been rejuvenating itself and recreating an entire body from the swamp floor. Meanwhile, above Central America, the mutated Colonel Choate explains to his fellow freakish super soldiers their new mission of killing the General Secretary of the Soviet Union. Back in the swamp, Marea is reunited with our reformed muck monster! |
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Ant-Man in “Drain Storm“ written by Len Wein art by Bob Layton While playing dress-up, young Cassie Lang dropped her grandmother’s diamond ring down the drain. And, for most kids, that’d be the last they saw of the ring. But, Cassie’s not most kids … she’s got a super-powered father … so it’s Ant-Man to the rescue! |
Wolfpack’s Slag in “Over and Over!“ written by John Figueroa art by Ron Wilson Slag’s crackhead cousin, Chris, owes Ty-Rock (a dealer) one thousand dollars. And, since he doesn’t have the cash, Ty-Rock will cancel his debt if Chris kills a cop. So, Slag steps up to the plate to take down the dealer and get him to leave his cousin a lone. But, Slag quickly discovers that the war on drugs doesn’t care how strong he is, physically. |
The Ant-Man story is an excellent example of the fun that can be had with this hero. Ant-Man stories can turn the most mundane things into huge adventures … kind of like those Honey, I Shrunk the Kids movies. As for the Wolfpack tale: it makes for a great after-school special. Additionally, Leonardi’s Colossus cover looks fantastically detailed!
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