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Marvel Comics Presents #144 cover
Cover: Steve Lightle & Colin MacNeil

Marvel Comics Presents #144

Dec 1993 · Marvel · 1.75 USD; 2.25 CAD; 1.30 GBP
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In "Siege of Darkness Part 7: Like Family, Like Enemy," Morbius struggles to prove his loyalty to the Midnight Sons while still under the shadow of Bloodthirst’s influence, even as he’s forced to defend a child from a Lilin attack. Written by Greg Wright and illustrated by M. C. Wyman with inks by Chris Ivy, colors by Freddy Mendez, and letters by Ul Higgins, the issue finds Morbius confronting Martine—possessed by the Lilin Parasite—torn between his instincts and his conscience. The cover, by Steve Lightle and Colin MacNeil, captures the intensity of the moment.

Contains 4 stories
Siege of Darkness Part 7: Like Family, Like Enemy
8 pp · Horror-Suspense
unnamed Lilin

In "Siege of Darkness Part 7: Like Family, Like Enemy," Morbius is trapped between loyalty and survival, still hunted by his own allies in the Midnight Sons despite breaking free from Bloodthirst’s control. When a Lilin attack puts a child in danger, Morbius is forced to confront the creatures—only to face Martine, now possessed, in a battle that tests his will more than his strength.

Siege of Darkness Part 7: Treachery Redeemed
8 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero

In "Siege of Darkness Part 7: Treachery Redeemed," Ghost Rider unleashes full fury on Morbius, convinced the vampire has turned against the Midnight Sons—unaware that Morbius, though finally free of his chains, is now mute and unable to defend himself. Meanwhile, Modred and Jinx stand against the relentless force of Zarathos in a clash that tests their resolve and the fragile line between redemption and damnation.

Algorithm of Life Part 2 of 2: Techno Phobia!
8 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
Pixil (antagonist)Ars Magna (antagonist)Ramon Lull (introduction, flashback)unnamed computer hacker

In "Algorithm of Life Part 2 of 2: Techno Phobia!" from Marvel Comics Presents #144, Wanda finds herself trapped in Pixil’s digital realm, locked in a high-stakes battle against the enigmatic Ars Magna. With a burst of her signature hex energy, she seizes on a hidden digital thread, using it to break free and return to Earth through a hacker’s terminal—leaving her foes stranded in the machine’s depths.

Goblin Night Part 2 of 2: Stage Fright
8 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
unnamed Lilin (antagonists)

In "Goblin Night Part 2 of 2: Stage Fright," a group of small Lilin finds themselves trapped in a school under cover of Halloween, their performance mistaken for a play as the real horror unfolds. The werewolf closes in, turning the night into a bloody spectacle—where every shadow holds a threat and the stage becomes a battleground.

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Cast · 21 characters

Full credits

inker Chris Ivy
colorist Freddy Mendez
letterer Ul Higgins
cover pencils, inks Steve Lightle
cover pencils, inks Colin MacNeil

Reprints

Reprinted in Avengers: Scarlet Witch by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning #[nn] (2015), Avengers: The Death of Mockingbird #[nn] (2016), Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch Epic Collection #6 (2025)

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