Marvel Classic #1
"Les Fantastiques" kicks off with a gripping tale of science, transformation, and hidden alliances, featuring Stan Lee and Sophie Viévard’s storytelling and Jack Kirby’s dynamic art, with Paul Reinman’s inks and Andy Yanchus’s colors bringing the classic Marvel legacy to life. Cover by Jack Kirby and George Roussos captures the intensity of Bruce Banner’s transformation, as the Hulk’s journey from exile to redemption unfolds under the shadow of Cold War tensions.
In this classic tale from Marvel Classic #1 (2011), Peter Parker’s life changes forever after a radioactive spider bite grants him extraordinary abilities. When he hesitates to stop a fleeing thief, the consequences are devastating—leading to a moment that reshapes his sense of duty. The story captures the weight of that first choice, setting the stage for a hero who learns that with great power comes the responsibility to act.
In "Iron Man est né !", Tony Stark—playboy industrialist and weapons designer—finds himself captured by communist forces in Korea after being wounded. While pretending to build a weapon for his captors, he secretly constructs a powered armor suit to keep his injured heart beating, using it to escape and confront his enemy commander.
In the shadow of war, a desperate experiment begins: Dr. Erskine transforms the frail Steve Rogers into the ultimate soldier through the super-soldier serum, creating Captain America. As the Nazi spy who assassinated Erskine meets his end in a burst of electricity, Rogers steps into his new role—fighting espionage and becoming a beacon of hope. When Bucky learns Steve’s secret, their bond deepens into a partnership forged in purpose.
When a wounded doctor on holiday in Norway stumbles upon an alien invasion, he takes refuge in a cave and discovers an ancient cane that transforms him into Thor. With the fate of Earth hanging in the balance, the unexpected hero must defend humanity from an otherworldly threat.
In "Quand le monstre paraît," scientist Bruce Banner, transformed by gamma radiation after saving a boy from a nuclear blast, struggles to control his monstrous alter ego, Hulk, as military forces hunt him down. Trapped behind the Iron Curtain after being captured by the enigmatic Gargouille, Banner must rely on unexpected alliances and his own wits to survive—while the Gargouille’s true motives remain shrouded in mystery.
Jo, a new student at Professor X's school, joins the X-Men for their first mission after training and meeting Jean Grey—only to find themselves racing against time to stop Magneto from seizing an Air Force base.
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↩ Reprints Marvel Comics #1 (1939), Fantastic Four #1 (1961), The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962), Journey into Mystery #83 (1962), Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962), Tales of Suspense #39 (1963), The Avengers #1 (1963), The X-Men #1 (1963), The Avengers #4 (1964), Tales of Suspense #59 (1964), Journey into Mystery #113 (1965), Tales of Suspense #63 (1965), Avengers #1 (2010)
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