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: May 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Mike Mignola
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Cyclops in “the Retribution Affair” part 4 written by Bob Harras art by Ron Lim With Banshee and Mary Campbell in their possession, Master Mold and Conscience (a cybernetic being created from the engrams of Steven Lang) decided they want to capture Cyclops and Moira next. Back on Muir Island, Moira reveals that Cyclops and Callisto have contracted the Retribution Virus. And, soon after hearing the bad news, they’re assaulted by Conscience and the Servitors. |
Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 8 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan The Black Panther fights through the tear gas to take down a militia pickup armed with a swivel gun. But, even the Panther cannot have eyes everywhere … and is taken down by a bullet! |
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Dr. Strange in “Nightmare in Suburbia” conclusion written by Fabian Nicieza art by Mark Badger Doctor Strange completes his extermination of the Windhart’s demon infestation by using the Eye of Agamotto, which sees only the light of innocence and hope. But, the family’s renewed safety comes with a steep price. |
Clea in “At The Bottom Of My Garden” written by Peter Gillis art by Ron Lim Clea‘s new role as the ruler of the Dark Dimension has begun to wear on her so she goes for a walk to clear her mind. Her mind-clearing leads her to discover parts of the Dark Dimension that she’s never seen before! In the new garden she finds, she is attacked by the area’s guardian. It was created by Dormammu (the previous ruler of the Dark Dimension) to defeat everyone … even himself! However, Clea manages to defeat the guardian by using Light Magic taught her by Doctor Strange. And, with the guardian gone – the prize is hers to claim. But, what treasure could be so valued or feared that Dormammu had to hide it behind a near-indestructible guardian? [Answer: A beautiful flower!] |
Mike Mignola, the creator of Hellboy, drew this issue’s haunting Master Mold cover. And, Dormammu doesn’t make an appearance in the Clea story – but that doesn’t stop it from providing an interesting look into his character.
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