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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 November 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Jon Bogdanove with Peter Craig Russell

Havok in “Pharaoh’s Legacy” conclusion written by Howard Mackie art by Rich Buckler   Plasma reveals that everything that’s occurred over the past few days was a ruse to lure Havok into the clutches of the Cult of the Living Pharaoh. The Cult intended to use Havok’s power to empower a new leader – a descendant of the Living Pharaoh. Turns out that descendant is Plasma (she’s the Pharaoh’s niece) and she wants Havok to use his powers to energize her own powers. But Havok doesn’t like being used – he denies her the power and defeats her in battle.

Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 19 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan   Patrick Slade is now dead at the hands of Gore, a South African mercenary. The information about the Black Panther‘s mother forever locked within his lifeless brain. Desperate for answers, the Panther visits Sarah Slade, newly widowed, to figure out his next move. She had a note there, left by one of the mercenaries, Strike, for him. The note essentially told him to “bug off” and it was signed Ramonda. His mother…

Coldblood in “Rise and Shine” part 6 written by Doug Moench art by Paul Gulacy Coldblood-7′s computer reveals how Eric Savin’s lifeless body was brought back to life by Mako’s surgeons and enhanced with cybernetics by Gina Dyson. Meanwhile, Mako and his team have tracked Coldblood to his location in the Las Vegas Lucky 7 Motel. A robotic agent of theirs meets with Coldblood to reveal that his friend, Gina, is now their captive. They’ve given him an offer: if he turns himself back in, they won’t kill her. He answers by destroying the robot.

Excalibur in “Having A Wild Weekend” part 1 written by Michael Higgins art by Erik Larsen The Loonies escape from Kitty Pryde’s computer and invade Excalibur‘s base. All six members (Guns Gummy, Rooster Cockburn, Billy Bird, Southpaw, the Ham, Tailgunner) quickly launch into attack mode! And, perhaps due to their surprise attack advantage, the “Looney Tunes” rip-offs defeat our heroes and lock them up within their Carrot Confinement Containers!

Well, the conclusion to Havok’s story certainly had a twist but, overall it wasn’t that much of an interesting story. Girl want power. Girl can’t have power. Fight! The Excalibur story features some nice art by Erik Larsen but I’m concerned it’ll stay in this “silly” vein for too long.

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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: Late October 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Steve Geiger with Peter Craig Russell

Havok in “Pharaoh’s Legacy” part 7 written by Howard Mackie art by Rich Buckler   Havok and Wolverine invade the base of the Cult of the Living Pharaoh and come face to face with Plasma – who takes off her mask to reveal that she is Leila O’Toole!

Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 18 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan   As Patrick Slade is held at knife-point by the South African soldier, Gore, he reflects upon how he discovered that the Black Panther’s mother was still alive. Unfortunately for Slade, the Black Panther cannot react quickly enough to save him from the blade – now covered in his blood.

Coldblood in “Rise and Shine” part 5 written by Doug Moench art by Paul Gulacy   Coldblood-7 finds sanctuary at a Las Vegas brothel while, back at the complex, Mako accuses Gina of helping Coldblood escape and subdues her. Given safety and time, Coldblood asks the computer to reveal his past to him. He learns that he is Eric Savin, a Lieutenant-Colonel in the U.S. Army and that the fake city he escaped from was a training ground for super-soldier cyborgs like him. The program was unwittingly funded by the U.S. Government for the mad scientist, Mako. And, the cyber-surgeon behind all of this was Gina Dyson – the woman who has now, in her guilt, given aid to Coldblood so he can shut the whole thing down.

Leir in “The Temper Of A God…” written by Sue Flaxman art by Tom Morgan An intruder has disturbed the peaceful autumn morning on Avalon and it’s up to Leir, the Celtic Lord of Lightning and God of the Spear, to dispatch the troll. Dagda, the God of the Druids, claims that the Fomorians sent the troll to test the Celtic gods. So, to teach them a lesson, Leir and Caber (the God of Bards) invade the Fomorians’ camp. But, Dagda intervenes before Leir can kill the rival tribe. The Lord of Lightning, it seems, has a lot to learn about mercy.

On Ebay: Marvel Comics Presents | Havok | Black Panther | Coldblood
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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 October 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Dennis Jensen

Havok in “Pharaoh’s Legacy” part 6 written by Howard Mackie art by Rich Buckler   Drained from his battle with the Trackers, Havok escapes from the Cult of the Living Pharaoah. Days later, just as Leila was hunted down, the Cult has now come after Havok. But, this time, Wolverine has found him, too, and joins the fight to protect his fellow X-Man.

Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 17 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan   The Black Panther sits on a hillside and reflects upon the past few days as he has had plenty of trials in his search for his mother. Zanti Chikane breaks him from his daydreaming to remind him of his appointment to meet with the informant, Patrick Slade. But when the meeting takes place, it’s ambushed by a murderous soldier!

Coldblood in “Rise and Shine” part 4 written by Doug Moench art by Paul Gulacy   Freed of his internal blocks, Coldblood-7 takes his car barrelling through the wall, that was previously unbreachable, and outside the city! He finds himself in a desert, and the city that he had come to know was only a mock-up of a small portion of Manhattan. Now that the target has escape the maze, Mako has sent his forces to kill Coldblood – no restraint necessary. Meanwhile, the cyborg has found his way to Las Vegas, Nevada. The assassin-bot disptached by Mako leads Coldblood on a deadly chase through the city of sin!

Quasar in “It Came From Within…” written by Mark Gruenwald art by Paul Ryan An energy disturbance in Florida leads Quasar to Jennifer Kale and a sickly looking Man-Thing. The young woman asks for the cosmic hero’s help to save the guardian of the Nexus of Realities. It seems the swamp creature has been infected by a strange, black goop that has infected it and continued to grow inside its body. Quasar preforms a “c-section” on the pregnant-looking Man-Thing to release him from what is growing inside. Once the operation is done, a fully-grown man is released from the Man-Thing’s body. The man inside, Quagmire, seems to have villainous intentions and launches an attack on Quasar and Kale. After knocking the villain out, Kale reveals that Quagmire is from the Squadron Supreme of an alternate Earth and Quasar hauls him off (presumably to the Vault).

Although it doesn’t plug the ongoing series that was released the very same month, this issue’s Quasar short was a prequel to his title. It’s even by the same writer and artist. And, it’s neat to see that the writer utilized another of his creations, Quagmire of the Squadron Supreme. As for the Havok featured, I’m a litle disappointed to find that either the writer or Marvel didn’t have enough faith in him to hold down his own feature. Nope. They had to go and bring Wolverine in. Although, to be fair, there is some basis for a Wolverine/Havok team-up story since their Meltdown series was published in the previous year.

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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: Late September 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Marc Silvestri

Havok in “Pharaoh’s Legacy” part 5 written by Howard Mackie art by Rich Buckler   Havok is quickly overcome and is made to do battle with a cadre of Trackers in the arena. As the fight continues, Havok discovers that the Trackers are absorbing the energy from his plasma blasts. He overpowers all of the them, save one who claims to be the only true descendent of the Pharaoh. Havok unleashes a final blast against the last Tracker, a female, now empowered by Havok’s energy and calling herself Plasma – the rightful descendent of the Living Pharaoh!

Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 16 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan   As the riot in the village continues between the “Fathers” and the invading “Comrads”, the Black Panther attends to Theodore Olebogeng, the young boy who has just been badly burned. He attends to the boy and explains to his brother that he will bring him to the nearest hospital. Even though it is a “white hospital” he intends to see that the boy gets treatment. Across a great distance, the battle-wounded Panther carries the boy to his sonar glider. And, after a quick stop to pick up Zanti Chikane, they arrive at the hospital where the Black Panther forces them to attend the boy. Unfortunately, his wounds were too severe – but the Panther makes a profound statement about the doctors there who won’t (or aren’t able) to treat patients because of their skin color.

Coldblood in “Rise and Shine” part 3 written by Doug Moench art by Paul Gulacy   As Coldblood-7 makes his way through the complex, the mystery woman’s voice continues to guide him. Finally, he meets up with her and she reveals that she is the one who performed the cybernetic surgery on him and that his name is Eric. She remarks that his personal memory was intentionally removed but there is a way he can get it back by inputting his personal history data into his internal computer. However, it should be noted that while he’ll then have the facts about his past, he still won’t have any of the emotional attachments to it. At his request, the procedure is done and the woman also removes the internal blocks that kept him outside the wall, last issue. She demands that he leave the complex before Mako finds him there. Coldblood’s computer divulges her name is Gina Dyson as he makes his escape.

Triton in “Giving Peace A Chance” written by Robert Campanella art by Javier Saltares In a reflective retreat in the oceans of the Moon, Triton finds himself under attack from a moon sea monster! All he wanted was a peaceful trip to get away from all the violence in his life, but he won’t find that today. Especially when this sea creature intends to have him for lunch.

The Triton story was pretty bland, although it does suggest that Roxxon Chemical Corp. has performed some wrong-doings on the moon – leading to mutated sea creatures. The Colblood story seems to be moving at a very fast pace – a polar opposite to the Black Panther’s slow build.

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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 September 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Al Milgrom

Havok in “Pharaoh’s Legacy” part 4 written by Howard Mackie art by Rich Buckler   Havok locates the Cairo Confectioneers Warehouse and discovers the Cult of the Living Pharaoh is, indeed, there – and they’ve got his new girlfriend, Leila O’Toole captive. Now he has to fight his way through the Cult’s enforcers – the Trackers.

Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 15 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan   Miyo Moshigo uses the Black Panther‘s distraction to beat a hasty retreat but Zanti Chikane comes to the rescue! Unfortunately, during the vicious attack, a fire is loosed upon the village, ravaging Theodore Olebogeng, one of the young children.

Coldblood in “Rise and Shine” part 2 written by Doug Moench art by Paul Gulacy   After defeating the Pursuer, Coldblood-7 reprograms it to lead him back to its controllers. Eventually, he comes to a wall and notices that his body starts to shut down. Someone wants to keep him away from this area. But who? He soon discovers a woman’s voice in his head that leads him through the city maze to the controllers’ base. To prevent him from invading their complex, they unleash their robotic henchmen. But, deep within the complex, the mystery woman watches and hopes that Coldblood will reach her.

American Eagle in “Just Another Shade of Hate” written by Scott Lobdell art by Ron Wilson   When the Knights of Saint Virgil launch an attack on Dr. Cobleskill and “the Movement”, the American Eagle steps in to take down the racist villains. When he police arrive at the scene, Eagle grabs reporter Ms. Cargill and flees the scene. He attempts to convince her that Cobleskill actually hired the Knights to spark a racial conflict that would draw support to his cause. And, later, at a rally, Cobleskill is revealed as the Peace Monger, a mutant with the ability to siphon hatred and turn it into physical power. With his power, he intends to bring about peace between all men – even if he has to accomplish it by killing them all. So, it’s up to the Native American hero, the American Eagle to swoop in and defeat him.

The mystery of the Coldblood story deepens and the American Eagle tale provides a wonderful insight into racial movements. It was easily my favorite of this issue’s four stories.

On Ebay: Marvel Comics Presents | Havok | Black Panther | Coldblood
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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: Late August 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Paul Gulacy

Havok in “Pharaoh’s Legacy” part 3 written by Howard Mackie art by Rich Buckler   With his new girlfriend captured, Havok journeys to some seedy places in Australia to find a clue as to where she is. Along the way, he finds one of the mercenaries who left him for dead employs some force to get some information out of him. He reveals that the Trackers have taken Leila O’Toole to the Cairo Confectioneers Warehouse in Egypt.

Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 14 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan   Miyo Moshigo is the man who has been ambushed by his fellow villagers. And, as the mob hurls him out of his home into the street to kill him, the Black Panther leaps into action. Amid the battle, Moshigo reveals that he was not wrongly accused by the men. Revitalized in their anger, the mob overwhelms both the Panther and the traitor.

Coldblood in “Rise and Shine” part 1 written by Doug Moench art by Paul Gulacy   Coldblood-7 patrols the streets of New York – now filled with scavenging animals. His onboard computer reveals that the city has fallen into such a state because the Maker has had his way with it. It also reveals that he is the fifth model of his generation of urban soldier cyborgs. In his quest to discover his identity, the onboard computer grafted to his brain can only refer to him as the Target. And, it seems he’s caught up in a deadly game of tag. His pursuer is an Elite Pursuer-9 assault tank!

Hulk in “Splashdown” written by Peter David art by Jeff Purves   Mr. Fixit (aka the Hulk) has been sent to collect the considerable amount of Las Vegas casino debt that Jonas Marlin owes. Unfortunately for him, he only has half of the cash on hand. In a desperate bid for survival, he offers Mr. Fixit’s employer a percentage interest in his business – the Marlinworld aquarium/theme park. And, while touring the park, Shandu (the killer whale) goes berserk! Naturally, the only one present who can tame the beast is the Hulk but, it’ll cost ya!

In this issue, Moench & Gulacy debut their cyborg hero, Coldblood-7. It hasn’t been revealed yet but, it seems like this is an alternate future. It may not even be set within the Mainstream Marvel Universe (although, I seem to remember catching a glimpse of him during Marvel’s Civil War. It seems like a slight rip-off of Marvel’s original Deathlok concept from the 1970s but, even still, I’m interested to learn more. And, as silly as the Hulk feature may seem, it’s actually a prelude to the inter-annual-crossover, Atlantis Attacks!

On Ebay: Marvel Comics Presents | Havok | Black Panther | Coldblood | Hulk | Atlantis Attacks
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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 August 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Kevin Maguire

Havok in “Pharaoh’s Legacy” part 2 written by Howard Mackie art by Rich Buckler   Havok uses his powers to blast free of the net and delay the attackers long enough for him and Leila to steal their flying ship and escape. The couple spends the next few days experiencing Australia together as a romance between them buds. Soon enough, the cult’s hunters have tracked them down again and this time the Living Pharaoh (although, it’s a new guy in the costume) is with them. In the attack, the squad captures Leila and leaves Havok for dead.

Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 13 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan   South African Minister of Security Doeke Riebeeck and Magistrate of Communcations Anton Pretorius angrily debate the implications of killing the Black Panther, now that he’s invaded their country. Riebeeck feels that it may come down to the death of the invader but Pretorius fears that his death may cause international repercussions. Meanwhile, back in Zanti’s neighborhood, the villagers have formed a mob and are attacking a man who they believe is to be a traitor to their people.

Nth Man in “… From Little Acorns Grow“ written by Larry Hama art by Ron Wagner   Once again, John Doe & Alfie Doe are in trouble in Iowa’s Merrivale Home For Boys. The administrator, Elmore, recalls how the boys were dropped off at the home by a women who looked like she had burst into flames from the inside out. The woman warned them that one of the boys was very, very good … and one was very, very bad. And, locked in their room as punishment, we discover that these boys are able to project themselves into their very own futures. They call it looking at “could-be” stuff – and this time they go into the future to discover John Doe is the CIA’s number one operative. They also find Alfie’s in charge of nuclear missiles! But, they’re abruptly woken out of their “could-be” journey to meet the O’Meagan couple – Alfie’s new, adopted parents!

Ursa Major in “Sophia” written by John Figueroa art by Ron Wilson   One of the Soviet Super Soldiers, Ursa Major, is on vacation in the mountains, when he meets a young girl named Sophia Ilyitch Kharkova. And, three days later, he discovers her mother in an ambulance – badly beaten. Mikhail assumes his bear-form to rescue the young girl from her attackers.

This issue marks the first appearance of Nth Man and is a prelude to his ongoing series that went on to last for 16 issues. Unfortunately, the Black Panther feature was mostly filler, as was Ursa Major’s.

On Ebay: Marvel Comics Presents | Havok | Black Panther | Nth Man | Soviet
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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: Late July 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Erik Larsen with Al Gordon

Cyclops in “the Retribution Affair” conclusion written by Bob Harras art by Ron Lim   As Cyclops attacks Master Mold physically, the Sentinel is doing battle with Conscience, in its programming. But, the final blow is delivered by Banshee (his powers have been restored by the cure for the Retribution Cirus that Moira just developed). Conscience drops our heroes off on Muir Island and brings the Sentinel ship into orbit, destroying himself, Master Mold and the ship with its auto-destruct program.

Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 12 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan   This issue spotlights Zanti Chikane as he has rejoined his family in their home. As his children play, he explains to his wife, Miriam, that he desires to continue to aid the Black Panther in his quest to find his mother.

Shamrock in “I Haven’t Got Time For The Pain“ written by Scott Lobdell art by Dennis Jensen   Shamrock returns home when she learns of her brother’s death, and reunites with he estranged father. But, her father blames her for the death of her brother, Paddy, at the hands of terrorists and he drgus her. Now the captive of her father and a glitchy Arnim Zola, Shamrock’s good luck powers are intended to be used against the Irish terrorists. Under his investigation, Zola learns that Shamrock’s powers are driven by the souls of innocents killed in war. Those same powers help her break free and defeat the former Nazi villain. However, she’s still left to face the more threatening foe – her disaproving father.

Havok in “Pharaoh’s Legacy” part 1 written by Howard Mackie art by Rich Buckler   On break from the X-Men in the Australian Outback, Havok stops on the side of the road to help a young woman named Leila O’Toole with her car troubles. The couple quickly find themselves under attack by laser-shooting men in flying ships. Havok’s powers make short work of them but not before they destroy his car, too. He and the girl decide to start the long walk to the nearest town. On their trip, Leila explains how she was indoctrinated into a cult that worshipped the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. But, when she learned that the cult demanded human sacrifices, she ran – and has been running from them ever since. This attack was their latest move against her – they don’t allow anyone to leave. At the end of this chapter, Havok and Leila find themselves ransacked and netted by a strike force.

The Cyclops story reached its conclusion with this issue and, it was certainly a neat story for the X-Man (actually, he was a member of X-Factor, at the time). Ron Lim’s art was great (as always) and the new character Conscience was a very entertaining villain (with a heart of gold). It played an important part in Banshee‘s history (he was depowered years prior to this in Uncanny X-Men #119) and the plot of a mutant-killing virus that spreads to humans is later echoed with Stryfe‘s Legacy Virus.

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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 July 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Bret Blevins

Cyclops in “the Retribution Affair” part 7 written by Bob Harras art by Ron Lim   During his battle with Master Mold, Cyclops musters up enough determination to bring his power back, despite its near-neutralization due to the Retribution Virus he’s been infected with. But, after being swept easily aside, the X-Man and Conscience devise a plan. Since Conscience is based on Stephen Lang’s emotional engrams (and Master Mold’s programming is based solely on Lang’s rational mind), he may be able to “infect” MM’s programming, causing Master Mold to rethink unleashing the Retribution Virus upon humanity at large.

Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 11 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan   The Black Panther manages to escape the South African soldiers and he seeks out Sarah Slade. He sets up a meeting with her husband for the following evening. After his conversation, he returns to his glider to rest for the night.

the Falcon in “The Forest For The Trees“ written by Fabian Nicieza art by Dave Cockrum   The Falcon breaks up a gang initiation and finds that one of the new members is the son of a neighbordhood acquantaince named Hal. But, when he goes to speak with the kid’s parents, he discovers that they’re influencing his bad behavior. Can the Falcon save this family from a life of drugs and gangs? Does a costumed vigilante even have the right to interfere?

Wheels in “Lady Jane” written by John Figueroa art by Ron Wilson   Wheels (of the Wolfpack) has his eye on a cute girl named Jane. And, when her ex-boyfriend won’t accept the break-up, Wheels finds a perfect opportunity to make his move.

The Falcon tale is an excellent insight into the importance of parenting and the concept of “it takes a village”. I highly recommend checking this one out.

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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: Late June 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Marshall Rogers

Cyclops in “the Retribution Affair” part 6 written by Bob Harras art by Ron Lim   Conscience decides he cannot allow Master Mold to destroy billions of humans in his quest to destroy every mutant with the Retribution Virus. So, the villain strikes an uneasy alliance with Moira MacTaggert, Callisto and the depowered Cyclops.

Black Panther in “Panther’s Quest” part 10 written by Don McGregor art by Gene Colan   The wounded Black Panther fights through a strike force of South American soldiers. His fight inspires the local villagers to rise up against the militia that has invaded their home.

Wolfsbane & Mirage in “Suffer A Wolf To Live“ written by Sue Flaxman art by Rodney Ramos   Wolfsbane and Mirage journey to Muir Island on their summer vacation from Xavier’s School From Gifted Youngsters. Playfully, Wolfsbane runs off into the woods to chase a wolf – she quickly becomes lost but is found by a stranger who welcomes her to Avalon and bids her to join in the Midsummer Celebration. Rahne discovers a local village made of the Tuatha de Danan – the Children of Danu – all wolf shape-changers! The village hopes that Wolfsbane will add new, young wolf blood to their family – allowing it to continue with a new generation. But, when decides not to stay, will her new-found friends let her leave?

Starfox in “New Worlds to Conquer” written by Peter Gillis art by Dave Cockrum   Cruising through space, Starfox‘s ship discovers another spaceship that has jumped into their area of the vast void known as outer space. He and his gal-pal, Heater Delight, go out to investigate the new vehicle and its inhabitants. In the foreign ship, they meet Aalbort the Aakon trader who is still in battle with the ship’s invaders – alien warriors with energy swords. Their leader, Azunbulxibar, demands that Starfox, Aalbort and Heater surrender! When it becomes quite clear that our hero is physically outmatched, he’ll have to rely on his wits to save the day.

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