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Cover: Marie Severin & Frank Giacoia

Astonishing Tales #8

Oct 1971 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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“The Battle of New Britannia!”

In "The Battle of New Britannia!", twin brothers Damian and Joshua Link are caught in a bizarre accident when experimental rays bind them together. When Joshua’s gang turns on him, Damian is mysteriously drawn into the danger—only to discover he’s gained strange new powers as Joshua’s energy flows through him. Written by Len Wein and Mike Friedrich, with dynamic art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito, and a striking cover by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia, this 1971 Marvel classic blends sci-fi intrigue with the uncanny bond between siblings.

writer Len Wein · writer Mike Friedrich · artist George Tuska · inker Mike Esposito · letterer Jon Costa · cover Marie Severin, Frank Giacoia

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writer Len Wein
letterer Jon Costa
cover pencils Marie Severin
cover inks Frank Giacoia

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While Damian Link is trying to stop a robbery, he and his twin brother Joshua Link are somehow linked by experimental rays. Later when his gang tries to kill him, Joshua is able to summon Damian to help him. While helping Joshua, Damian finds himself with new powers when Joshua's energy enters his body.

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