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 #52
Cover Date: 1990 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Rich Howell
Wolverine in "the Wilding" part 2
written by Rob Liefeld with Fabian Nicieza
art by Rob Liefeld
Wolverine stakes out Wildchild's apartment and discovers that Heather Hudson has stopped by. She's looking for Wildchild, too - after reading reports of a killer on the loose. Once inside the building, Wildchild sneak attacks her and knocks out her costume's circuitry - leaving her powerless. Luckily for her, Wolverine leaps to her rescue. After a brief tussle, Wildchild makes a hasty retreat, betting that Wolverine will stay behind to see to Heather's wounds. He gets her to the hospital where her injuries are treated in time to save her - now, the hunt is on!
Comet Man in "A Family Affair" part 3
written by Bill Mumy with Miguel Ferrer
art by Kelley Jones
Comet Man uses his recently-honed "thought pitching" ability to bring his son out of his catatonic state. Back in Los Angeles, Max uses his powers to gain fame and fortune on television, in concerts and in Major League Baseball! Now that everything seems to be going well, Comet Man has one last mission: to take down his brother, the Superior. And, when Max comes to visit, he reveals that Jonathan is actually the Superior!
Rick Jones in "Last Resort"
written by Rich Howell
art by Rich Howell
Rock Star, Rick Jones, heads to San Juan, Puerto Rico to enjoy a quiet vacation. But, when he discovers Mr. Cansino (he owner of the inn he's staying at) is getting the shakedown from four goons in animal masks, he can't help but get involved. Rick proves to Cansino that crime can be fought without flashy costumes and super-powers.
Hulk in "Kids Will Be Kids"
written by Ron Wilson
art by Ron Wilson
Alien kids playing games in space cause an asteroid that is twice the size of our planet, to be put on a head-on course for Earth! Utilizing experimental anti-magnetic jet-propelled fortified rocket springs (no.... seriously), the Hulk leaps into space to smash the asteroid into tiny bits. Upset that he diverted the collision, they beam him onto their ship and send one of their giant robots to fight him for more entertainment. After smashing the robot, he yells at them for endangering an inhabited planet. The aliens, ashamed that they neglected to check for lifeforms, bring the Hulk back home before racing back into space for their next round of games.
OK - This is kind of weird. So Comet Man's sister ran off to be with her new boyfriend, Jonathan. This issue, it's revealed that Jon is actually her brother! Talk about a Luke & Leia thing going on! Wolverine's tale had some action but it looks like next issue's will have much more. The Rick Jones story was a fun story - and the Hulk's tale reminded us that kids will be kids ... no matter what alien species they are. It also reminded me that writers will come up with the lamest ideas to get their protagonist somewhere they normally wouldn't be able to go. Super-Springs sending the Hulk into space? Really? Yeesh! On Ebay: Marvel Comics Presents | Wolverine | Comet Man | Hulk | Rick Jones On AtomicAvenue: Marvel Comics Presents | Wolverine | Comet Man | Hulk