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: Early April 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Kevin Nowlan
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Colossus in “God’s Country” part 7 written by Ann Nocenti art by Rick Leonardi In Bruce’s homestead, Nina struggles to break free from the chains she’s been placed in. Meanwhile, Colossus continues to fight through the Cold Warriors to get to their leader. And, once he gets to the top, the leader reveals to him that America isn’t as “free” as we’d like to believe. He alleges that the CIA has moved from an information gathering branch of the government to an active, militant, shadowy organization that controls the media. |
Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 4 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan This issue introduces us to Zanti Chikane, a South African gold miner. As his day begins, he gladly soaks in the sun’s rays. Nearby, those same rays fall upon the badly beaten Black Panther, who is not as welcoming for the rays (and the dehydration they will bring) as Zanti. When Zanti spots the Panther strewn out on the African landscape, he runs to assist him – the good samaritan acts in kindness, knowing full well, that if he’s caught, he will be punished by the authorities. Zanti agrees to help lead the weakened Panther to his Sonar Glider … but, they’re soon spotted by soldiers. |
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Longshot in “Dreamwalk“ written by Ann Nocenti art by Larry Dixon While the X-Men leave their headquarters for a night on the town in Australia, Longshot stays home to journey into the Dreamstate. While dreamwalking, he comes across a mischievous creature who wants to play. The two of them leap about headquarters making an absolute mess of everything. But, it’s OK … it’s just a dream … right? |
Ka-Zar in “This Is A Savage Land“ written by Dwight Jon Zimmerman art by Jim Mooney Following the events of Uncanny X-Men Annual #12, there is an uneasy peace in the Savage Land. However, that fragile peace is now threatened – the Swamp Men have captured Queen Leanne of the Lemurians. But, our hero, Ka-Zar has rescued the Queen! On their journey home, he discovers she’s pregnant and when her countrymen learn of it, they threaten to kill her – for she has disgraced her people by breeding with a Swamp Man. And, as the advancing Swamp Men have happened upon the scene, searching for their lost captive, the two groups of Savage Land Dwellers come to blows. Can Ka-Zar save the Queen and her child before they’re torn apart by two worlds? |
Here’s another ill-proportioned Colossus cover … but this one I really dig!
Longshot’s dreamwalking story was pretty bland but the Ka-Zar short had a little more bite with its social commentary. The prim and proper Lemurians wanted to kill the child while the low-society Swamp Men welcomed it with open arms.
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