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!
Marvel Comics Presents #42
Cover Date: 1990 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Bob Layton
Wolverine in "Black Shadow, White Shadow" part 5
written by Marv Wolfman
art by John Buscema
Wolverine leaps onto the lead horse, leads him away from his companions (Mai, Hsiao and Ch'un), and the herd follow. But, what spooked the horses to begin with? When they reach the source, they discover it's the Black Shadow. Hsiao grabs his grenades and launches a suicide attack on the monster. Unfortunately the Black Shadow is hardly affected by the explosion. Soon, the White Shadow appears and warns off Wolverine, Mai and Ch'un so that it can do battle with Black Shadow, without harming them.
Wonder Man in "Stardust Miseries" part 5
written by Michael Higgins
art by Javier Saltares
After blinking out, last issue, Wonder Man re-appears in the Enchantress' place in Beverly Hills. In her new plan, she changes Simon's appearance to look like Hank Pym (formerly Ant-Man/Goliath/Giant-Man/Yellowjacket) and sends him to capture the Wasp. Amora intends to use her as bait to lure the rest of the Avengers to their deaths.
Union Jack in "the Establishment"
written by Fabian Nicieza
art by Kieron Dwyer
The latest Union Jack (Joey Chapman) has dedicated his life to protecting the people of the United Kingdom - even against their own government officials and policemen. Patrolling at night, he discovers some cops attempting to arrest some hooligans vandalizing London's landmarks. Suprisingly, Union Jack leaps into action against the police, allowing the graffiti artists to run free. But, when he discovers the same punks are going to hit Falsworth Manor (the home of the original Union jack), will he still stand up for their right to protest against the "old ways"?
Daughters of the Dragon in "Armed and Dangerous"
written by Jo Duffy
art by Chris Tsuda
Mr. Vandenberger has hired Misty Knight and Colleen Wing to put an end to the threats of terrorism on his family circus. And, he's shocked when they reveal that the villain is none other than his own brother, who stands to inherit the other half of the family business.
After much confusion over the cover date, the indicia has been simplified to just the year, now. Union Jack's story stands out as the most heartfelt of the four features and lends some interesting insight into his inner character. On Ebay: Marvel Comics Presents | Wolverine | Wonder Man | Daughters of the Dragon | Union Jack On AtomicAvenue: Marvel Comics Presents | Wolverine | Wonder Man | Daughters of the Dragon | Union Jack