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Let us see just what the mid-1980s has to offer us.
I'm struggling to recall much about this one but am aware that, now all the recent unpleasantness in Asgard is resolved, Thor assembles an army of his mates to invade Hel and liberate anyone being unjustly held there.
Also attempting an invasion are the Fantastic Four who've uninvitedly entered the realm of Psycho-Man...
...only to be captured and tormented!
As far as I can recall, Barry Smith and Chris Claremont bring us a tale in which, having earlier been shot in the head, Storm makes her recovery in an African village and, thanks to her interactions with the locals, learns valuable life lessons that I'm sure will stand her in good stead when she finally regains her powers and stops being useless to everybody.
I'm not saying Spider-Man's a jinx but yet another member of his social circle dies when Jean DeWolff is shot in her apartment.
Needless to say, the webby wonder sets out to apprehend her killer.
But he may have bigger problems on his plate because, thanks to his super-senses, Matt Murdock comes to realise Peter Parker is, in fact, Spider-Man!
Bruce Banner's hanging around a limbo-like crossroads while taking a look back at his life and unhappy childhood.
Needless to say, that includes a re-telling of the origin of the Hulk.
But all this introspection attracts the attention of the Beyonder.
And who can know what that might lead to?
It looks like pressing times ahead for Cap when Sidewinder creates a team of super-villains the world can only know as The Serpent Society.
But is the Constrictor as keen on the idea as the rest of the gang?
And is that going to cause him to betray them to the star-spangled Avenger?
Deep in the depths of deepest space, the Avengers quickly realise they must work with what's left of the Skrull Empire, in order to bring a halt to the piratical activities of Nebula and her shipmates.
Bruce Banner isn't the only one having a brush with the Beyonder, because Daredevil's also found him interfering in his life.
In this instance, the all-powerful alien says he'll restore Matt Murdock's eyesight if the lawyer agrees to represent him in court as he bids to legally gain ownership of Planet Earth.
Will our hero be tempted?
Or will his principles hold sway?
I do believe that, on his way to somewhere or other, Conan takes a boat trip on the river of death.
But, needless to say, even Death itself can't survive an encounter with Conan's broadsword.
All I recall of this one is that Firelord's angry about something and it's up to Spidey to try and stop his latest rampage. Which is going to take some doing, bearing in mind the fiery alien's power-set.
That bounder Obadiah Stane's abducted a whole bunch of Tony Stark's closest friends, in a bid to lure the former arms tycoon into a fight.
But is it really wise to arouse the wrath of the original Iron Man?
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Re: Cap # 310 - In terms of villains, the Constrictor's a favourite of mine (along with a couple of others.) Therefore, I hope he joins Cap, and betrays the Serpent Squad. That being said, as a kid I got Cap # 228 - a very disappointing Constrictor outing, by Roger McKenzie ( who also messed up a Captain Marvel fill-in, during my childhood, in Doug Moench's otherwise fantastic run) - the last panel of which saw Cap protecting the Constrictor from falling debris, during a building collapse. Yet, on Cap # 228(which I never obtained)'s cover, Constrictor's attacking Cap again ( the ingrate! ) But, covers not accurately reflecting their stories, the Constrictor's cup of gratitude may be overflowing. Who knows? At some future point, I think Constrictor became something resembling a hero - a good outcome for interesting villains.
Phillip
Charlie - ever trying to remain hip and relevant - actually, read Spider-Man number 269 a few weeks ago, shocked that he had it in his long boxes lol.
Regarding Steve’s remarks above about fire lords power, that is what struck Charlie about the issue: fire lord should’ve beat his spidey butt to a pulp in about one to two seconds but on and on and on the battle (?) goes.
Alas it may seem Firelord may need his stick like Namor needs water and Samson his hair?
Yea, it’s true that Charlie is listening to THE KINKS GREATEST HITS” in mono as he types. They really are a great band… forgot how good they sounded. The should have paid off the union and mob bosses in america and not gotten banned for 4 (?) years. I can easily envision them being the 2nd act to the Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones.
Oh - and to say Mike Zeck was prolific, for Cap covers ( I've been cover gallery trawling), is an understatement!
Phillip
Charlie - In beating opponents, Spidey has form for depriving them of their sticks. The web-slinger beat Captain Britain by taking his stick (star sceptre). Could the Mole Man or Kamo Tharnn be as negligent of their sticks? It's not beyond the realm of possibility! Admittedly, Firelord's far more powerful, though.
Phillip
Oh, three this month.
Thor - can’t remember it either but had it for sure. I picked up that X-Men because it looked pretty. And that DD, which was one of the worst in the run IIRC. Stupid story and ugly art.
I think I still have them all in the loft.
Sorry, this was me.
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