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Marvel Comics #1: 80th Anniversary Edition #[nn]

Aug 2019 · Marvel · 29.99 USD
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This 2019 collection celebrates Marvel's 80th anniversary by reprinting the company's very first comic, Marvel Comics #1 (originally published in 1939 as Marvel Comics #1 by Timely Publications). It includes the debut appearances of iconic characters like the Human Torch, Namor the Sub-Mariner, and the Angel, alongside other Golden Age stories that launched the Marvel Universe. The volume also features modern commentary and behind-the-scenes material contextualizing this landmark issue's historical significance.

In "Jungle Terror: A Complete Adventure Story," 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. Trained by his father in survival, David is later renamed Ka-Zar, becoming the brother of Zar, a lion whose life he once saved. Written and illustrated by Ben Thompson, with colors by Justin Ponsor and letters by Ben Thompson, this story features a cover by Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic.

Contains 20 stories
Untitled story
16 pp
The Human Torch (introduction and origin, an android)Professor Phineas T. Horton (introduction)Scientists' GuildMr. HarrisTony SardoRed

In "null," a rogue inventor’s experimental "human torch" becomes a dangerous tool when a cunning criminal exploits its power for his own ends. With the Scientists' Guild urging the inventor to destroy his creation, the line between innovation and destruction blurs in this tense, grounded tale.

Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
The Angel [Tom Halloway] (introduction)Lil (introduction)The Six Big Men [Gus RonsonMike MaloneJohn DillonTrigger BoloSteve EnkelDutch Hanson]the Big Boss [Dr. Lang])
Untitled story
12 pp
Namor the Sub-Mariner (origin)AndersonNelsonCarleyPrincess Fen (also in flashback)Emperor Tha-Korr (unnamed)KaralLeonard McKenzie (in narration flashback only)Dorma (introduction)

In "null," Prince Namor confronts the deep-seated fury of his people’s past, driven by the atrocities committed against his undersea kingdom by surface dwellers. With the weight of history pressing down, he grapples with the call to war—fueled by grief, honor, and the growing belief that the surface world must answer for its sins.

Untitled Western-Frontier story
8 pp · Western-Frontier
The Masked Raider [Jim Gardley] (introduction and origin)Lightning (Raider's horse)Steve (sheriff)Lordin (rancher)Mr. Bleck (rancher, death)Mrs. Bleck (death)Cal Brunder (villain, introduction)Slick (villain)Rowdy (villain)

In the dusty frontier town of Cactusville, Cal Brunder’s iron grip tightens as he pushes small ranchers to sell—until he targets Jim Gardley, who refuses to bow. When Brunder’s men stage a false rustling charge against Gardley, the line between justice and intimidation blurs in a town where power speaks louder than truth.

Jungle Terror: A Complete Adventure Story
6 pp · Jungle
Ken MastersProfessor John RobertsTim RobertsCrafton (villain, death)Mike (villain, death)Slug (villain, death)

When Professor Roberts vanishes into the Amazon seeking a lost tribe and a diamond said to wield hypnotic power, his friends Ken and Tim must venture into the same treacherous jungle to find him—before the wilderness claims him completely.

Untitled Jungle story
12 pp · Jungle
Ka-Zar [David Rand] (origin)John Rand (Ka-Zar's father, death)Constance Rand (death, Ka-Zar's mother)Zar (a lion)Chaka (a gorilla)Trajah (an elephant)N'Jaga (a leopard)Paul De Kraft (villain)

In the heart of the Belgian Congo, a young boy named David survives a plane crash only to witness his parents’ deaths at the hands of Paul De Kraft. Raised in the wild by the lessons of his father and the loyalty of a lion he once saved, David becomes Ka-Zar, a warrior bound to the jungle and his feral brother, the mighty Zar.

The Lighted Torch
23 pp
The Human Torch (origin)Professor Phineas T. HortonSardopolice commissioner
Untitled story
12 pp
Phineas T. HortonThe Human Torch

In a story from Marvel Comics' 80th Anniversary Edition, Phineas Horton, the creator of the Human Torch, makes a fateful decision—locking his creation beneath the earth, fearing humanity isn't ready for such power. Decades later, a fissure in the concrete prison begins to spread, threatening to release the flame-born being from his long confinement.

Untitled story
16 pp
The Human Torch (introduction and origin, an android)Professor Phineas T. Horton (introduction)Scientists' GuildTony Sardo (introduction, death)Red (introduction, death)

In "null," a volatile invention designed to burn bright but never consume—a "human torch"—falls into the wrong hands after inventor Horton is pressured by the Scientists' Guild to destroy it. When a cunning criminal discovers its potential, the line between innovation and destruction blurs in a story that turns a scientific experiment into a dangerous game.

Untitled Superhero story
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)
Untitled story
12 pp
Namor the Sub-Mariner (origin)AndersonNelson (death)Carley (death)Princess Fen (also in flashback to 1920)Emperor Tha-Korr (unnamed)Leonard McKenzie (flashback only, unseen)Dorma (introduction)

In this 12-page story from Marvel Comics' 80th Anniversary Edition, Prince Namor confronts the legacy of his people’s suffering, driven by a vow to retaliate against the surface world for its past atrocities. Written by a noted creator and illustrated with striking detail, the tale explores the weight of vengeance and the cost of justice in a world still scarred by history.

Untitled Western-Frontier story
8 pp · Western-Frontier
The Masked Raider [Jim Gardley] (introduction, origin)Cal Brunder (introduction)

In the dusty frontier town of Cactusville, Cal Brunder’s grip tightens on the land and livelihoods of its people—when rancher Jim Gardley refuses to sell, Brunder strikes back with a false accusation of rustling, turning the law itself into a weapon.

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 seeking a lost tribe and a diamond said to wield hypnotic power, his friends Ken and Tim must venture into the same unforgiving jungle to find him—before the wilderness, or something far older, claims him first.

Untitled Jungle story
12 pp · Jungle
Ka-Zar [David Rand] (introduction, origin)John Rand (dies)Constance Rand (dies)Zar (a lion)Chaka (a gorilla)Trajah (an elephant)N'Jaga (a leopard)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 by the lessons of survival and the bond with a lion he once saved, David is transformed into Ka-Zar, the lord of the jungle.

Untitled story
4 pp
The Human Torch (introduction and origin, an android)Professor Phineas T. Horton (introduction)Scientists' GuildMr. Harris (businessman)Tony Sardo (villain, introduction, death)Red (villain, introduction, death)

In this brief but sharp tale from Marvel Comics’ 80th Anniversary Edition, inventor Horton’s experimental "human torch" becomes a pawn when a cunning criminal exploits its power for his own dark ends—after the Scientist's Guild pressures Horton to destroy it.

Untitled Superhero story
2 pp · Superhero
The Angel [Tom Halloway] (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)
Untitled story
3 pp
Namor the Sub-Mariner (origin)AndersonNelson (death)Carley (death)Princess Fen (also in flashback to 1920)Leonard McKenzie (in flashback, unseen)Emperor Tha-Korr (unnamed)Dorma (introduction)

In a quiet moment beneath the waves, Prince Namor confronts the weight of his people’s past, stirred by the memory of what surface dwellers once did to his undersea kingdom. Fueled by grief and a growing resolve, he stands at a turning point—ready to answer the call to war, though the path ahead remains uncertain.

Untitled Western-Frontier story
2 pp · Western-Frontier
The Masked Raider [Jim Gardley] (introduction and origin)Lightning (Raider's horse)Steve (sheriff)Lordin (rancher)Mr. Bleck (rancher, death)Mrs. Bleck (death)Cal Brunder (villain, introduction)Slick (villain)Rowdy (villain)

In the dusty frontier town of Cactusville, Cal Brunder’s iron grip tightens as he pushes small ranchers to sell—until he targets Jim Gardley, who refuses to bow. When Brunder’s men stage a false rustling charge against Gardley, the quiet standoff between man and power ignites a tense battle over land, loyalty, and justice.

Jungle Terror: A Complete Adventure Story
1.5 pp · Jungle
Ken MastersProfessor John RobertsTim RobertsCrafton (villain, death)Mike (villain, death)Slug (villain, death)

When Professor Roberts vanishes into the Amazon seeking a lost tribe and a diamond said to wield hypnotic power, his friends Ken and Tim take a dangerous journey into the jungle to find him—where every shadow feels alive and the dense canopy hides more than just secrets.

Untitled Jungle story
3 pp · Jungle
Ka-Zar [David Rand] (origin)John Rand (Ka-Zar's father, death)Constance Rand (death, Ka-Zar's mother)Zar (a lion)Chaka (a gorilla)Trajah (an elephant)N'Jaga (a leopard)Paul De Kraft (villain)

In the heart of the Belgian Congo, a young boy named David survives a plane crash only to witness his parents' deaths at the hands of Paul De Kraft. Trained in the wild by his father, David is later renamed Ka-Zar, becoming brother to the mighty lion Zar—whose life he once saved.

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Ben Thompson
colorist Justin Ponsor
writer Bob Byrd
cover pencils, inks Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic

Reprints

↩ Reprints Marvel Comics #1 (1939), Marvel Comics #1 (1939), The Human Torch #2 (1940), Fantasy Masterpieces #9 (1967), Marvel Comics #1 #[nn] (1990), Saga of the Original Human Torch #1 (1990), Marvels #0 (1994), Wizard Ace Edition #16: Marvel Comics #1 #16 (1997), Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #1 (2004), Marvel Zombies 2 #2 (2008), Marvel Comics #1: 70th Anniversary Edition #[nn] (2009), Marvel Comics #1: 70th Anniversary Edition #[nn] (2009), Golden Age Marvel Comics Omnibus #1 (2009), Golden Age Marvel Comics Omnibus #1 (2009), The Torch #2 (2009), Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #1 (2011), Deadpool #36 (2014)

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