Cover: Rey Garcia & Reggie Jones

Marvel Comics Presents #169

Dec 1994 · Marvel · 1.75 USD; 2.35 CAD

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In "In the Hands of the Mandarin Part 1 of 2: The Past Is Prologue," Bob O'Bryan confronts his former assistant Otto Ranetti, who's weaponized Bob's stolen special effects to power a massive movie prop robot, Karrg, for a rival studio. With the Colossus at his command, Bob engages Otto in a high-stakes mechanical showdown, but the battle takes a turn when Otto forces him to reckon with his own history of borrowing from the past. Written by Barry Dutter and illustrated with dynamic precision by José Fonteriz, this issue blends spectacle and self-reflection, with Steve Whitaker’s colors and Diana Albers’ lettering adding depth to the clash of egos. The cover, a striking collaboration by Rey Garcia and Reggie Jones, captures the moment of confrontation in bold, dramatic lines.

Contains 4 stories

[In the Hands of the Mandarin Part 1 of 2] The Past Is Prologue

8 pp · Superhero

Century

8 pp · Superhero

Rock'Em Sock'Em Robots!

8 pp · Science Fiction

Karrg (introduction, antagonist)Otto Ranetti (introduction, antagonist)

In "Rock'Em Sock'Em Robots!" from Marvel Comics Presents #169, Bob O'Bryan takes control of his legendary creation, the Colossus, after discovering his former assistant Otto Ranetti stole his special effects to build a rival giant robot, Karrg, for a competing studio. The two face off in a high-stakes mechanical showdown, but when Otto calls Bob out on his own history of borrowing from others, Bob pauses—then lets the audience decide who truly masters the craft.

Fallen Idols [Part 3 of 3]

8 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero

In "Fallen Idols [Part 3 of 3]," Vengeance and War Machine clash in a brutal showdown that takes a shocking turn when Vengeance suddenly severs his own arm. As the battle rages, Sam and Rebecca uncover a chilling truth: the Revengers' superhuman strength comes not from power, but from drugs—leaving them vulnerable in ways no one expected.