Marvel Comics #1: 70th Anniversary Edition #[nn]

Aug 2009 · Marvel · 4.99 USD

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In the 70th Anniversary Edition of Marvel Comics, "Now I'll Tell One!" by Ben Thompson, a young boy named David survives a plane crash in the Belgian Congo, witnessing his mother’s death and his father’s murder at the hands of Paul De Kraft. Raised in the wild, he’s trained in survival by his father, later taking the name Ka-Zar—brother to the mighty lion Zar, whose life he once saved. The story’s haunting origins are brought to life through Thompson’s all-new art and writing, with a striking cover by Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic.

Contains 7 stories

Now I'll Tell One!

1 pp · Humor

Origin of the Human Torch

16 pp · Superhero

The Human Torch (Introduction and Originan android)Professor Phineas T. Horton (Introduction)Tony Sardo (Introduction, Death)Red (Introduction, Death)

In this 70th-anniversary tale from Marvel Comics #1, inventor Horton's experimental "human torch" becomes a target when the Scientist's Guild demands its destruction—only for a cunning criminal to seize the device and turn it to sinister ends. Written by a celebrated creator and illustrated with dynamic flair, the story sets the stage for a high-stakes clash between innovation and ambition.

The Six Big Men

8 pp · Superhero

The Angel [Tom Hallaway] (introduction)Lil (introduction)The Six Big Men [Gus RonsonMike MaloneJohn DillonTrigger BoloSteve EnkelDutch Hanson] (villains, introduction for all, all die)the Big Boss [Dr. Lang] (villain, introduction)

Origin of the Sub-Mariner

12 pp · Superhero

The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor] (IntroductionOrigin)AndersonNelson (Death)Carley [Death]Princess Fen (Introduction)Emperor Tha-Korr (unnamedIntroduction)Dorma (Introduction)

In this 70th-anniversary tribute, Prince Namor rises from the depths with a vow of vengeance, driven by the atrocities his undersea kingdom endured at the hands of surface dwellers—his resolve sharpened by those who believe war is the only path forward.

Origin of the Masked Raider

8 pp · Western-Frontier

The Masked Raider [Jim Gardley] (IntroductionOrigin)Cal Brunder (Introduction)

In the dusty frontier town of Cactusville, ruthless land baron Cal Brunder pushes his grip tighter on the local ranchers—until he targets Jim Gardley, who refuses to sell. When Brunder frames Gardley with a false rustling charge, the stage is set for a showdown between justice and intimidation.

Jungle Terror: A Complete Adventure Story

6 pp · Jungle

Ken MastersProfessor John RobertsTim RobertsCrafton (Death)Mike (Death)Slug (Death)

When Professor Roberts vanishes into the Amazon chasing rumors of a tribe guarding a diamond that can control the mind, his friends Ken and Tim must venture into the wild to find him—before the jungle itself claims another victim.

Origin of Ka-Zar

12 pp · Jungle

Ka-Zar [David Rand] (Introduction, Origin)John and Constance Rand (Introduction, both DeathKa-Zar's parents)Zar (a lion, Introduction)Chaka (a gorilla, Introduction)Trajah (an elephant, Introduction)N'Jaga (a leopard, Introduction)Paul De Kraft (Introduction)

In the heart of the Belgian Congo, a young boy named David survives a plane crash that claims his mother’s life, then witnesses his father’s death at the hands of Paul De Kraft. Raised in the wild, he’s taught to endure by his father’s lessons and later earns the name Ka-Zar after saving the life of a lion named Zar, who becomes his fierce companion.