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Marvel Comics Presents #173 cover
Cover: Simon Bisley & Jeff Moore & Tim Dzon

Marvel Comics Presents #173

Feb 1995 · Marvel · 1.75 USD; 2.35 CAD
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“The Devil to Pay!”

In "The Devil to Pay!", Stingray and his team find themselves in deep trouble when a routine ocean-floor drill accident opens a rift to the subterranean realm of the Lava Men. With the volatile creatures erupting in fury, Stingray must quickly turn enemies into allies to prevent a catastrophic eruption. Written by Mariano Nicieza and brought to life by Alex Sheikman, Mark McKenna, and Diane Buscema, this high-stakes underwater clash features a striking cover by Simon Bisley and Jeff Moore.

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writer Mariano Nicieza · artist Alex Sheikman · artist, inker Mark McKenna · colorist Diane Buscema · letterer Diana Albers · cover Simon Bisley, Jeff Moore, Tim Dzon

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Cast · 18 characters

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artist, inker Mark McKenna
colorist Diane Buscema
letterer Diana Albers
cover pencils, inks Simon Bisley
cover pencils Jeff Moore
cover inks Tim Dzon

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Whilst testing a new laser drill on the ocean floor, a vent to the home of the Lava Men is accidentally created. The Lava Men attack Stingray and his team for invading their home, but Stingray manages to convince the Lava Men to work together with him in order to seal the vent before a major eruption occurs.

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