Marvel Comics Presents #169

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.