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 #48
Cover Date: 1990 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Erik Larsen
Wolverine in "Life's End" part 1
written by Erik Larsen
art by Erik Larsen
The world and Spider-Man believe Wolverine died saving the world - so who's that guy in his costume, prowling on a rooftop? Spidey swings in close to attack the "imposter" only to discover that it's the real deal - and he's on the trail of a girl who's been kidnapped by evil mutants.
Devil-Slayer in "Lost Souls" part 3
written by Dwight Zimmerman
art by Rodney Ramos
Armed with weapons from the Flying Dutchman, Colonel McCloskey and Colonel Ramirez attack the village of Potega - killing Father Perone and destroying Devil-Slayer's weapons hut. Mayor Miranda twists the truth and blames Devil-Slayer for the priest's death so the villagers run him out of their town and into the villainous path of the Flying Dutchman and the Colonels.
Wasp in "Object"
written by Marcus McLaurin
art by Eric Shanower
A new villain is using his ability to animate electricity to menace the Wasp. But, with the debut of her new dress line, her PR agent is loving all the new attention this menace is bringing her. Will she place more importance on her business or her humanity?
Dr. Doom & Storm in "When It Rains"
written by Dwight Zimmerman
art by Rodney Ramos
Storm happens upon a battle between Doctor Doom and some tanks amidst a factory and its grounds. She assumes that Doom is defending the factory's right to poison the land but, a quick conversation shows her the error of her assumption. In fact, it's completely the other way around - so she and Doom team up for the sake of the environment!
Wow. It seems a lot of writers found these eight-page singles to be an opportunity for preachy super-hero tales. The Storm/Doctor Doom features is yet another "save the environment" lame-fest. The Wasp's tale wasn't much better - at least Devil-Slayer's feature has built to a tense point. But, the Wolverine/Spider-Man feature was easily the most fun - probably because of Erik Larsen's high-action and excellent artwork. On Ebay: Marvel Comics Presents | Wolverine | Devil-Slayer | Wasp | Doctor Doom On AtomicAvenue: Marvel Comics Presents | Wolverine | Devil-Slayer | Wasp