Cover: Barry Crain & Phil Hugh Felix & Hilary Barta

Marvel Comics Presents #160

Aug 1994 · Marvel · 1.75 USD; 2.35 CAD

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In "Origins Part 1," Mace stands on the brink of a transformation, his enhanced strength and powers just hours away—yet curiosity pulls him toward Dr. Ito’s secure computer system. As he delves into the encrypted files, unseen threats close in: ninjas from another branch of the Sunrise Society are moving to eliminate both Dr. Ito and Mas Kimura. Written by Carl Potts and illustrated by Barry Crain, with inks by Hilary Barta and colors by Ashley Posella, this pivotal issue sets the stage for a high-stakes clash of loyalty and legacy. The cover, a dynamic collaboration by Barry Crain and Phil Hugh Felix, captures the tension in bold, sharp lines.

Contains 4 stories

Origins Part 1

8 pp · Superhero

In "Origins Part 1," Mace grapples with the weight of the transformation ahead, sneaking a peek into Dr. Ito’s computer system on the eve of the procedure that will grant him his powers. Meanwhile, unseen ninjas from another wing of the Sunrise Society close in on Dr. Ito and Mas Kimura, setting the stage for a clash of loyalty and destiny.

Bellies Full of Fire [Part 2 of 3]

8 pp · Superhero

In "Bellies Full of Fire [Part 2 of 3]," USAgent pursues Hawkeye through a rugged landscape, determined to bring him back to Force Works, but when USAgent’s foot becomes trapped in the rocks, Hawkeye seizes the chance to escape—unaware that a hungry wolf is silently closing in. The tension builds in this taut, grounded moment where survival hinges on instinct and timing.

[Smells like Teen Spirit] Chapter Two: Memories Aren't What They Used to Be

8 pp · Superhero

In "Smells like Teen Spirit: Chapter Two: Memories Aren't What They Used to Be," Speedball's victory over Doctor Yesterday triggers a cascade of time holes across New York, pulling in figures from the past—heroes and villains alike—whose arrival throws the city into disarray. As the timeline fractures, the present begins to unravel in ways no one could have predicted.

[Diabolique Part 1 of 4:] Kidstuff

8 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero

Phil (introduction)Stephanie (introduction, death)

In "Kidstuff," a haunting tale from *Marvel Comics Presents* #160, Lt. Badilino takes on a seemingly simple case when he tries to help a young girl named Jo cope with the loss of her parents—only to uncover a chilling truth about her true identity and the dark secrets buried in her past. Written with eerie precision and illustrated with unsettling detail, this four-part horror-suspense story unfolds like a slow-burning nightmare, where innocence masks something far more sinister.