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Marvel Comics #1 #[nn]

Jan 1990 · Marvel · 17.95 USD; 21.75 CAD; 8.95 GBP
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This volume reprints the landmark Marvel Comics #1 (1990), a special issue that celebrated the company's history by presenting a modern retelling of the original 1939 Marvel Comics #1. It features updated versions of classic characters like the Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, and the Angel, crafted by a roster of top creators from the early 1990s. The collection offers a fresh take on the stories that launched the Marvel Universe, blending nostalgia with contemporary storytelling techniques.

Contains 6 stories
Origin of the Human Torch
16 pp · Superhero
The Human Torch (introduction and origin, an android)Prof. Phineas T. Horton (introduction)Mr. Harris (businessman)Tony Sardo (villain, introduction, death), Red (villain, introduction, death)

In this 1990 tale from Marvel Comics #1, inventor Horton's experimental "human torch" becomes a pawn in a dangerous game when a cunning criminal exploits its power for nefarious ends. The story traces the spark of creation and the first steps toward a legacy, set against the backdrop of scientific ambition and the shadow of misuse.

The Six Big Men
8 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)
Origin of the Sub-Mariner ["Here is the Sub-Mariner!"]
12 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor] (introduction and origin)AndersonNelson (death)Carley (death)Princess Fen (flashback, introduction)Emperor Tha-Korr (introduction, un-named in story)Dorma (introduction)

In this 1990 tale from Marvel Comics #1, Prince Namor rises from the depths with a vengeance, driven by the memory of his people’s suffering at the hands of surface dwellers. Encouraged by his heritage and the betrayal of those above, he declares war on the world he was born to—determined to protect his kingdom, even if it means becoming a legend of the sea.

Origin of the Masked Raider
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 grip tightens on the land and its people—until rancher Jim Gardley refuses to sell. When Brunder’s men frame Gardley with a false rustling charge, the line between justice and vengeance begins to blur.

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 searching for a lost tribe and a diamond said to wield hypnotic power, his students Ken and Tim take matters into their own hands—venturing deep into the jungle to uncover the truth behind his disappearance. This gripping six-page tale from Marvel Comics #1 (1990) follows their perilous journey through uncharted terrain, where every shadow could hide a secret—and every step might be their last.

Origin of Ka-Zar
12 pp · Jungle
Ka-Zar [David Rand] (introduction, origin)John Rand (Ka-Zar's father, introduction, Death)Constance Rand (introduction, Death, Ka-Zar's mother)Zar (a lion, introduction)Chaka (a gorilla, introduction)Trajah (an elephant, introduction)N'Jaga (a leopard, introduction)Paul De Kraft (villain, 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 his father’s teachings, he earns the name Ka-Zar—brother to a mighty lion he once saved—learning to thrive in the untamed jungle.

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Ben Thompson
cover pencils, inks Frank R. Paul

Reprints

↩ Reprints Marvel Comics #1 (1939), The Human Torch #2 (1940), The Steranko History of Comics #1 (1970)

Reprinted in Marvel Comics #1: 80th Anniversary Edition #[nn] (2019)

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