Marvel Age #130

Marvel Age #130 from November 1993 promises an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the Marvel Universe, with an exclusive preview of Marvels and a tease of "the secret origin…" The cover by Alex Ross arranges a striking collage of snapshots — Spider-Man swinging between skyscrapers, a fiery demonic scene, what appears to be a giant figure looming over a cityscape, a photographer with camera in hand, a Captain America-themed image, and other glimpses of Marvel's sprawling world. It's a clever, scrapbook-style composition that perfectly suits a preview issue, and Ross's painted realism gives even these small thumbnail images a vividness that sets them apart.