{"id":2261,"date":"2011-03-25T12:44:59","date_gmt":"2011-03-25T19:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cyberspacecomics.com\/blog\/?p=2261"},"modified":"2011-03-25T12:45:31","modified_gmt":"2011-03-25T19:45:31","slug":"guide-to-marvel-comics-presents-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyberspacecomics.com\/blog\/2011\/03\/guide-to-marvel-comics-presents-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Marvel Comics Presents #1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marvel Comics Presents <\/em> 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!<\/font><\/p>\n


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\nCover Date<\/strong>: Early September 1988 | Cover Price<\/strong>: $1.25 | Cover Artist<\/strong>: Walter Simonson<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\nWolverine <\/strong>in “Save the Tiger<\/em>” part 1
\nwritten by Chris Claremont
\nart by John Buscema with Klaus Janson
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\nLogan <\/strong>(Wolverine in plainclothes) wanders into Madripoor’s Princess Bar <\/strong>in the middle of a brawl and rescues some patrons including O’Donnell <\/strong>and Sapphire<\/strong>. A man named Dave Chapel <\/strong>sent Logan to find O’Donnell because he can help Logan find the Tiger<\/strong>. However, upon mentioning Chapel’s name, tension returns to the bar as everyone pulls their weapon out against Logan. His inquiry seems odd – especially knowing that “Chapel’s dead”!\n<\/td>\n
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\nMan-Thing <\/strong>in “Elements of Terror<\/em>” part 1
\nwritten by Steve Gerber
\nart by Tom Sutton
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\nA failed genetic experiment is loose in the Everglades – emitting plenty of negative emotions due to its now-malformed body. The empathic Man-Thing <\/strong>is drawn to the strong emotions and ends the creature’s life. Later, Zahner <\/strong>and Monteiro <\/strong>(the creature’s careless handlers) bid farewell to their boss, General Steel<\/strong>, after confirming the experimental creature’s death. Soon after, they’re attacked by a second experiment! Their fear draws the Man-Thing to the scene and they make their escape as the two monsters battle it out. Yet again, the Man-Thing emerges as the victor – but this time, it seems to be physically affected by contact with the creature.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nMaster of Kung Fu <\/strong>in “Crossing Lines<\/em>” part 1
\nwritten by Doug Moench
\nart by Tom Grindberg with Dave Cockrum
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\nShang-Chi<\/strong> emerges out of retirement – feeling his time as a fisherman had been a waste. He puts himself out in the public eye as bait and discovers that there is still a bounty on his head. Even though his time in retirement has slowed him down, he still manages to defeat two of the assassins sent after him – although it takes more effort out of him than he would have hoped. The third assassin leads him on a chase that brings him to Oriental Expediters, Ltd where he is reuinted with his first love, Leiko Wu<\/strong>, as well as his former companions Black Jack Tarr <\/strong>and Clive Reston<\/strong>. The band is back together!
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\nSilver Surfer<\/strong> in “Fear Itself<\/em>”
\nby Al Milgrom
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\nUnsatisfied with feasting on the common fears of basic lifeforms, the alien Fear-Eater <\/strong>goes in search of unique creatures with unique fears. He targets the Silver Surfer <\/strong>with a barrage of mental conjurations intended to foster intense fear in the heart of the cosmic-powered hero. But, time and time again, the Silver Surfer proves his heroic mental state by overcoming each fear-inducing illustion and driving the Fear-Eater off in search of weaker prey.
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The four characters that kicked off the first issue are certainly interesting choices especially since there’s not a Spider-Man feature to be seen! It’s hard to imagine, but at the time, Wolverine <\/strong>had never even had his own ongoing title (it launched a month later). The Man-Thing <\/strong>had rarely been seen since his second ongoing title was cancelled in 1981 – although, I imagine the reunion of the muck-monster with beloved writer, Steve Gerber<\/strong>, was cause for much fanboy jubilation. Likewise, bringing back the Master of Kung Fu <\/strong>by long-time writer, Doug Moench<\/strong>, was sure to make plenty of Shang-Chi <\/strong>fans happy since his last issue was published in 1983. Finally, the Silver Surfer <\/strong>was the only character featured in this issue that actually had his own ongoing title (it launched in 1987, a year earlier).<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: The credits on the inside front cover mix up the creators of the Man-Thing <\/em> and Master of Kung Fu <\/em> features.<\/p>\n

Note from the Finance Department<\/strong>: When this issue ($.0285\/page) was published, other comics cost 75\u00a2 for 22 pages of story ($.0341\/page). So, even though this comic cost 25\u00a2 more than the average comic, it’s price per page was actually 16% cheaper.<\/p>\n

On Ebay<\/u>: Marvel Comics Presents<\/a> | Wolverine<\/a> | Man-Thing<\/a> | Shang-Chi<\/a> | Silver Surfer<\/a>
\nOn AtomicAvenue<\/span>: Marvel Comics Presents<\/a> | Wolverine<\/a> | Man-Thing<\/a> | Master of Kung Fu<\/a> | Silver Surfer<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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