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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 January 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Rick Leonardi

Colossus in “God’s Country” part 2 written by Ann Nocenti art by Rick Leonardi   The three attacking men, from last issue, check in with their boss, Alexander, to make sure he wants them to carry out the murder of their captive. Alexander confirms the kill and waxes on about the importance of carrying out covert operations within the United States of America and then controlling the message that is fed to the media. Meanwhile, before the attackers can finish the job, they’re interrupted by Colossus. And, that’s when we discover that they’ve got super-powers of their own.

Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 11 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton   The decapitated Man-Thing head has slowly been rejuvenating itself and recreating an entire body from the swamp floor. Meanwhile, above Central America, the mutated Colonel Choate explains to his fellow freakish super soldiers their new mission of killing the General Secretary of the Soviet Union. Back in the swamp, Marea is reunited with our reformed muck monster!

Ant-Man in “Drain Storm“ written by Len Wein art by Bob Layton   While playing dress-up, young Cassie Lang dropped her grandmother’s diamond ring down the drain. And, for most kids, that’d be the last they saw of the ring. But, Cassie’s not most kids … she’s got a super-powered father … so it’s Ant-Man to the rescue!

Wolfpack’s Slag in “Over and Over!“ written by John Figueroa art by Ron Wilson   Slag’s crackhead cousin, Chris, owes Ty-Rock (a dealer) one thousand dollars. And, since he doesn’t have the cash, Ty-Rock will cancel his debt if Chris kills a cop. So, Slag steps up to the plate to take down the dealer and get him to leave his cousin a lone. But, Slag quickly discovers that the war on drugs doesn’t care how strong he is, physically.

The Ant-Man story is an excellent example of the fun that can be had with this hero. Ant-Man stories can turn the most mundane things into huge adventures … kind of like those Honey, I Shrunk the Kids movies. As for the Wolfpack tale: it makes for a great after-school special. Additionally, Leonardi’s Colossus cover looks fantastically detailed!

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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 January 1989 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Mike Harris

Wolverine in “Save the Tiger” conclusion written by Chris Claremont art by John Buscema with Klaus Janson   In this final chapter, Tyger Tiger and Wolverine are engaged in final battle with Roche. Wolverine takes a shotgun blast to the chest and in a vengeful rage, the Tyger beheads Roche. She leaves Logan – assuming he’s been killed – and takes over as Madripoor’s crimelord. Days later, Wolverine (all healed up now!) meets with the Tyger, at the Princess Bar, to let her know that if she crosses the line and becomes an “evil crimelord” that he’ll be there to take her down – just as Roche was.

Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 10 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton   The freshly mutated Colonel Choate seems to have still retained his higher-brain functions even though his body has become grossly distorted. He intends to bring other Super Soldier mutates to Moscow, to destroy “the very heart of evil in the world”.

Machine Man in “Meets the F.F.“ written by Steve Ditko with Mike Rockwitz art by Steve Ditko   A klunky looking robot wants Machine Man‘s advanced body for his own! But, you can bet our hero, aka Aaron Stack, isn’t going to let that happen without a fight.

Colossus in “God’s Country” part 1 written by Ann Nocenti art by Rick Leonardi   Colossus is torn between two worlds: the suppressive Russian culture that he was raised in and the exploitative American one he now lives in. And, while contemplating these differences in a local park, he stumbles upon an American family picnicking. And, while he observes them from a distance, the boy wanders off into the woods where he’s witness to a man being bound and beaten by several others.

The Wolverine story asked an interesting question. Clearly Roche was an evil “crimelord” but, could his successor, Tyger Tiger, rule over Madripoor’s criminal underbelly but still keep her hands relatively clean? In addition, this tale debuted Wolverine’s Madripoor identity, Patch (characterized by the eyepatch he wears there).

The Machine Man story was very bland (as was most of Ditko’s run on Machine Man , as I recall) but, the Colossus feature seems like it’ll focus on some great characterization.

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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 December 1988 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Brian Murray

Wolverine in “Save the Tiger” part 9 written by Chris Claremont art by John Buscema with Klaus Janson   In this penultimate chapter, Wolverine and Razorfist battle to the death! (Death? heh heh … this is comics, people – so you can be assured that Razorfist eventually pops up alive somewhere.) And, while that’s going on, the Tyger (Jessan Hoan) takes on the Inquisitor and Sapphire Styx. Next up? Roche!

Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 9 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton   The raid on the cultist base in Florida continues and the Man-Thing takes a missile – right to the chest! And now, all that’s left is his head. In Northern California, the mutated Senator Wycombe (who I guess we’re now calling Railsback) is raging against the prison he’s in. And, finally, Colonel Jody Choate prepares to be injected with the same defective Super Soldier Serum that has infected Wycombe.

Cloak in “In The Dark“ written by Marc McLaurin art by Tony Salmons   Cloak volunteers to save a girl that’s fallen down a well. But, when he gets there, he discovers she’s surrounded by the Molemen! He immediately attacks them only to later learn that they were trying to help her, as well. Moments later, a flash flood threatens to kill them all but Cloak envelopes them all and transports them to safety. The experience leaves him with a lot to ponder about what makes a “monster”.

el Aguila in “Piece of Cake!” written by Scott Lobdell art by Larry Alexander   El Aguila returns to his home village in Spain to free it from the evil influence of el Conquistador. But, he quickly discovers that he’s outmatched in brute strength. He’ll have to utilize his intellect and bio-blast powers to free his town.

The two single-issue features included here are a great representation of how they can be done right … and wrong. El Aguila’s story is all action-oriented and does little else but spotlight a lesser-exposed Marvel hero. Cloak’s story, on the other hand, is all about creating a character moment – allowing for character (and reader) introspection.

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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 December 1988 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Charles Vess

Wolverine in “Save the Tiger” part 8 written by Chris Claremont art by John Buscema with Klaus Janson   Wolverine and the Tyger invade Roche’s stronghold to rescue O’Donnell. The Tiger takes on Sapphire Styx while Wolverine comes face to face with Razorfist!

Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 8 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton   As the assault on Marea’s den continues, the Man-Thing lunges into action, destroying the attacking commando unit. And, over in California, the mutated experiment formerly known as Senator Wycombe rages against the metal prison he’s locked within.

Master of Kung Fu in “Crossing Lines” conclusion written by Doug Moench art by Tom Grindberg with Dave Cockrum   In this concluding chapter, Shang-Chi has his final showdown against Argus, the terrorist leader who claims to have killed Leiko Wu. Our hero comes out the victor but, not before Argus infects him with a chemical agent that will eventually kill him. With the villain beaten, Shang-Chi discovers that Leiko Wu is still alive – the story of her death was no doubt intended to throw off Shang-Chi’s mental state.

Iron Man in “One Day At A Time” written by Sholly Fisch art by Javier Saltares and Chris Ivy   Tony Stark explains to his AA meeting how he’s used the principles he’s learned. He tells them that he created a problem and then used his AA lessons and support to devise a way to solve it, instead of just giving up. Now, what the other AA members don’t realize is that Tony Stark is actually Iron Man. The problem he created was accidentally summoning Zzzax but, he didn’t give in to the energy-based villain. Instead, he devised a way to short circuit the electrical monster.

This issue marks the first conclusion of one of MCP’s multiple part storylines. The Shang-Chi story provided a powerful impetus for bringing the Master of Kung Fu out of retirement. Not only did he save his former flame’s life but, he took down a terrorist organization (with the help of the Cat and other friends). It also established a new (although, mostly familiar) status quo for our hero – the “new” part is that he’s now infected with a chemical agent that will supposedly kill him within a year. Fortunately, his next appearance in Master of Kung Fu: Bleeding Black, addressed the issue of the slow-acting poison.

As for the Iron Man story, I’ve got to say that I’m typically fond of stories like this – where the narration is similar to what’s actually going on but, still vastly different (or at least, not fully developed, intentionally). And, from a Marvel history point of view, this story is quite important as it establishes the separation of General “Thunderbolt” Ross from Zzzax (which was initiated in Incredible Hulk #327).

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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 November 1988 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Bob Layton

Wolverine in “Save the Tiger” part 7 written by Chris Claremont art by John Buscema with Klaus Janson   Wolverine and the Tyger miraculously survive the explosion that nearly killed them at the end of last issue’s episode. There’s an interesting moment as Logan and Jess contemplate the future. Roche is clearly evil and Logan wants to take him down but, if Jess replaces Roche as the new crimelord – she runs the risk of being just like him. In which case, Logan will be after her next. Later, Logan and Jess stop Roche’s punkboys from attacking Madame Joy’s brothel. The leader reveals that Roche thinks he knows who the Tyger is! Roche suspects that the Tyger is O’Donnell (from the Princess Bar). As the episode draws to a close, we discover that the crimelord has captured O’Donnell and subjected him to the torments of the Inquisitor.

Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 7 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton   In Washington, the investigation into Jody Choate‘s mismanagement of government programs continues – linking Latverian arms sales with the Anti-Drug initiative, Freedom Science Studies Institute’s experiments and more. Meanwhile, armed gunmen have been sent to dispatch the loose cannon, Marea. Her companion, the mutated Man-Thing, gets caught in the crossfire.

Master of Kung Fu in “Crossing Lines” part 7 written by Doug Moench art by Tom Grindberg with Dave Cockrum   Shang-Chi, the Cat, Black Jack Tarr and Reston fly off to Argus’ Terrorist Base in Sardinia, where Leiko Wu is being held captive. And, as the others fight through the terrorist forces, Shang-Chi makes his way into the fortress to confront Argus, himself (who’s claiming to have just killed Leiko Wu).

Sub-Mariner in “From Sea To Deadly Sea” written by Steve Ditko with Hollis Bright art by Steve Ditko   Namor, the deposed monarch of Atlantis, discovers a cell of Atlantean pirates who have set up camp in a Dead Zone area, surrouned by noxious undersea gases. But, these aren’t just pirates. Oh no! They’ve got loftier goals – goals of using the weapons they’re stealing to establish themselves as the new rules of Atlantis. Unfortunately for them, Namor defeats their leaders, Ruthar and the mutated Zoga. With the strongest of them defeated, the rest of the Atlantean pirates disband and Namor destroys their stronghold so that it can’t be used against Atlantis again.

The Sub-Mariner story is quite bland but it does illustrate Namor’s great love for Atlantis. Even though he was cast out by his people, Namor still cares enough to ensure their safety.

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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 1988 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: John Buscema with K. Janson

Wolverine in “Save the Tiger” part 6 written by Chris Claremont art by John Buscema with Klaus Janson   Jessan Hoan reveals to Logan what she’s gone through since the Reavers abducted her. She explains how her life has been severely altered and that she is the upstart crimelord, the Tyger.

Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 6 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton   The operation to advance the Super Soldier Serum continues to unravel as we learn that the President, himself, is involved with this covert experiment. Meanwhile, in Casagata, Marea is engufled by the Man-Thing and submitted to seemingly hallucinegenic mental trip, perhaps created by the Man-Thing’s current Super Soldier Serum infection.

Master of Kung Fu in “Crossing Lines” part 6 written by Doug Moench art by Tom Grindberg with Dave Cockrum   Shang-Chi and the Cat pose as drug runners and weapons dealers to get inside Argus’ Terrorist Cell. Black Jack Jarr discovers that Argus has actually advanced the Terrorist Organization in an effort to get the USA to strike back against it and utterly destroy it. I suppose that’s one way to defeat terrorism? Albeit, a strange way of going about it.

Hulk in “Risky Business” written by Bobbie Chase art by Jeff Purves   Ever since the Hulk took the job of the Coliseum’s main bouncer and adopted the name of Mr. Fixit, his casino’s crime rate has decreased to zero while their competitors face rising rates. So, the rest of the casinos hired some thugs to attack Fixit with heavy artillery. Fortunately for the Hulk, he easily survives their barrage … unfortunately for the casinos – the Hulk knows they were behind the attack.

The Hulk story was a little too anti-climactic, for me – and Purves’ artwork has never tickled my fancy.

Note from the Format Dept: back to the single image wrap format again.

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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 1988 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: John Buscema with K. Janson

Wolverine in “Save the Tiger” part 5 written by Chris Claremont art by John Buscema with Klaus Janson   Logan, battered from his fight and huge fall from last issue, is rescued from the Madripoor Harbor by Jessan Hoan. Over the next few days, she nurses him back to health.

Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 5 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton   In Washington D.C., Colonel Jody Choate testifies that his involvement with the Freedom Science Institute was done with the nation’s best interests in mind – attempting to defeat an influx of Communist sentiment. Back in the Florida swamps, “Demon” (we discover her real name is Marea) has thrown off her government bosses now that she’s got the Man-Thing – hoping to use him as a gateway for demonic infestation. And, over in Northern California, the Super Soldier experimentation continues to progress.

Master of Kung Fu in “Crossing Lines” part 5 written by Doug Moench art by Tom Grindberg with Dave Cockrum   Shang-Chi and the Cat continue to hunt down the trail that will lead them to Argus and his Terrorist Training Base. And, over at the base, where Argus still has Leiko Wu captive, we discover that he has commissioned a deadly chemical to be produced that will provide immediate incapacitation for its victims.

Daredevil in “You’ll See It When You Believe It” written by Terry Kavanagh art by Dwayne Turner with Michael Gustovich   Matt Murdock is contacted by a teenager named Freddy who claims that a man named Rick is out to kill him. But, there’s more to this story than there originally appears. Can Daredevil help this young man before irreparable harm is done to him?

The Daredevil story found here is not your standard super-hero tale but does a great job of promoting awareness of mental illness.

Note from the Format Dept: this issue’s cover is not in the single image wrap format established by the first issue.

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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 1988 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Al Milgrom with PCR

Wolverine in “Save the Tiger” part 4 written by Chris Claremont art by John Buscema with Klaus Janson   Wolverine is now the captive of Mr. Roche, the main crimelord of Madripoor. Roche bids his servant, the Inquisitor, to torture Logan until he reveals all he knows about the Tiger – Roche’s newest competition. After hours of inflicted pain, Logan’s left alone and he soon manages to break free using his claws. However, his escape is cut short by Razorfist, when he’s met outside the compound. A seemingly lethal stab in the neck, followed by a lengthy drop from a waterfall leads Razorfist to conclude that Logan is now dead.

Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 4 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton   Senator Wycombe continues to mutate from the experimental process he’s undergone. Meanwhile, on the edge of the Casagata swamp in Florida, the occultist, nicknamed Demon, advances her plans for the mutated Man-Thing.

Master of Kung Fu in “Crossing Lines” part 4 written by Doug Moench art by Tom Grindberg with Dave Cockrum   Shang-Chi and Black Jack Tarr discover that the people who have kidnapped Leiko Wu are also the same people behind the Terror Alliance that they want to take down. To accomplish their goal, they enlist the aid of Shen Kuei, the Cat.

Thor in “Silent Thunder” by Al Milgrom     The latest target for the Fear-Eater is the Mighty Thor! In this final installment, the story takes much the same steps as the previous three did. The Fear-Eater creates some mental images designed to induce fear but it only spurs our hero to summon even more courage to overcome the initial feeling of despair. Finally exhausted and near-starvation, the alien picks one more target. A target that needs to produce some fear for him to feast upon otherwise he’ll die of starvation. Too bad he doesn’t realize that his next target is Daredevil … “the Man Without Fear”.

Note: the alien race of Fear-Eaters was again seen in Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #39 (published in 1992).

Note from the Format Dept: this issue’s cover is not in the single image wrap format established by the first issue.

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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 1988 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: John Romita Jr

Wolverine in “Save the Tiger” part 3 written by Chris Claremont art by John Buscema with Klaus Janson   Wolverine recounts his previous encounter with Jessan Hoan and is puzzled when he discovers that she has changed quite a bit – and doesn’t even remember him. After she escapes from him, he’s attacked and subdued by Sapphire Styx and Razorfist.

Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 3 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton   Well, it turns out that Senator Wycombe wasn’t murdered – but he was captured! And, he’s going to be the latest experiment in Project: Glamour – the very same operation he was asking about last issue. Project: Glamour intends to rediscover the Super Soldier Serum that Ted Sallis was trying to unlock years ago. Sallis’ experiments played a part in his transformation into the Man-Thing. Meanwhile, back in the swamp, the Man-Thing’s empathic nature leads him to an occultist who believes the monster will create a great opportunity for her.

Master of Kung Fu in “Crossing Lines” part 3 written by Doug Moench art by Tom Grindberg with Dave Cockrum   Days after her Leiko Wu’s capture, Shang-Chi is still hitting the streets – looking for information that will bring him closer to his first love. When he returns to homebase, Black Jack Tarr invites the Master of Kung Fu to join him in his war on terrorism. Later, a package arrives addressed to Shang Chi, containing Leiko Wu’s severed left hand!

the Thing in “the Measure Of A Man” by Al Milgrom     The alien Fear-Eater sets his sights on the Thing – putting him through the emotional wringer. He uses Ben Grimm’s grotesque appearance against him – hoping to set in fear of being stuck in his monstrous form forever. But, the first inkling of adversity leads to a great feeling of honor and self-esteem that quickly defeats any negative feelings – leaving the alien near starving to death.

Note: in this issue, the Thing is in his “pineapple Thing” appearance – easily my favorite look for the character.

Note from the Format Dept: this issue’s cover returns to the wrap format established by the first issue.

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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: Mid September 1988 | Cover Price: $1.25 | Cover Artist: Alex Saviuk

Wolverine in “Save the Tiger” part 2 written by Chris Claremont art by John Buscema with Klaus Janson   The hoodlums who roughed up the Princess Bar in the last issue are now answering to their boss, local crimelord Mr. Roche. Unpleased with their performance, he’s hired a mercenary named Razorfist to complete the job they couldn’t finish – destroy the Tiger. Meanwhile, back at the Princess Bar, Logan explains to O’Donnell and Sapphire that Davis Chapel’s dying request was to have a keepsake returned to the Tiger. As the bar patrons stow their weapons and the place calms down, Logan notices someone watching him from outside the bar. He tracks her down and discovers that the girl is Jessan Hoan! (For those not in the know, Wolverine and the X-Men rescued Jessan from the Reavers in an issue of Uncanny X-Men published a few months earlier).

Man-Thing in “Elements of Terror” part 2 written by Steve Gerber art by Tom Sutton   This issue opens up with General Selbert being questioned by Senator Wycombe as to his involvement in anti-drug initiatives in Colombia, as well as Super Soldier experiments devised by the Freedom Science Studies Institute. The Senator also asks about Project: Glamour – to which the General uneasily denies any knowledge of. Later that night, the inquisitive Senator is murdered! Meanwhile, our muck-monster protagonist continues to get used to its malformation due to contact with an experimental creature (as seen last issue).

Master of Kung Fu in “Crossing Lines” part 2 written by Doug Moench art by Tom Grindberg with Dave Cockrum   Shang-Chi dons a new outfit and catches up with his old companions. He learns that Black Jack Tarr has taken over as leader now that Sir Denis Nayland Smith has retired to Scotland. There’s also a new member named Xiao who seems to be romantically linked with Leiko Wu, Shang-Chi’s first love. Later that night, assassins break into their home, murder Xiao and kidnap Leiko!

the Captain in “the Cold War” by Al Milgrom     After his encounter with the Silver Surfer (last issue), the Fear-Eater has journeyed to Earth to find unique fears to feast upon. And, with its alien abilities, the extraterrestrial infiltrates the body of his next victim, the Captain (aka Steve Rogers formerly Captain America). During his latest mission, the Captain has to free people from the icy madness of a mishap at the Cryogenic Center of New York. The frozen employees conjure up memories of the Captain’s own past history – frozen in a block of ice for years and later unfrozen – left to live in a world unknown to him! These memories begin to turn into fear – the very substance that the Fear-Eater thrives upon. To stimulate more of that emotion, the alien uses his powers to animate one of the frozen employees – attacking the Captain. However, the Fear-Eater soon learns that the Captain doesn’t cave under pressure. Instead, the first inklings of fear only cause him to summon up his courage all the more to defeat the icy villain – unknowlingly driving the alien off in search of weaker prey.

Note: Razorfist, the villain in the Wolverine feature, is traditionally a villain from Master of Kung Fu.

Note from the Format Dept: this issue doesn’t utilize the wrap cover format that the first issue established.

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