Marvel Age #44

Marvel's official news magazine devotes this November 1986 issue to heralding the launch of the New Universe, with the cover boldly announcing "Behold… the New Universe." A blond, white-suited figure dominates the foreground with an intense, steady gaze, while an impressive crowd of Marvel's familiar heroes — including Captain America, Thor, the Thing, Wolverine, Colossus, and many more — fills every inch of the background. Cover art by Alan Kupperberg and John Romita, inked by Joe Sinnott and John Romita, gives the whole thing a grand sense of scale that fits the ambitious new publishing initiative perfectly.