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Marvel Comics Presents #171 cover
Cover: John Czop & Fred Harper & Scott "Pond Scum" Elmer

Marvel Comics Presents #171

Jan 1995 · Marvel · 1.75 USD; 2.35 CAD
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In "P.O.V.", Dan Abnett and Brian Williamson deliver a tense, character-driven moment as the mysterious Recorder observes Force Works in the thick of battle with the Avatars. With a chilling mix of detachment and dark anticipation, he reflects on how he manipulated their arrival by erasing critical data—and secretly hopes one of them will die, so he can capture the moment as a recorded legacy. The issue’s stark, grounded tone is elevated by Frank Lopez’s moody colors and Madonna’s sharp lettering, all framed by a striking cover by John Czop, Fred Harper, and Scott "Pond Scum" Elmer.

Contains 4 stories
P.O.V.
8 pp · Superhero
P.O.V.
8 pp · Superhero

In "P.O.V.," the enigmatic Recorder observes the clash between Force Works and the Avatars with chilling detachment, quietly reveling in the chaos he engineered by tampering with the team’s systems. His true motive—documenting a hero’s death—lurks beneath the surface, turning the battle into something far more personal.

Codename Wolfen
8 pp · Spy
Wolfen (introduction, antagonist)
Identity Crisis
8 pp · Superhero

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Cast · 18 characters

Full credits

writer Dan Abnett
colorist Frank Lopez
letterer Madonna
cover pencils John Czop
cover pencils, inks Fred Harper

Reprints

Reprinted in Iron Man / War Machine: Hands of the Mandarin #[nn] (2013), Iron Man Epic Collection #20 (2021)

Key issues in Marvel Comics Presents

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