Cover: Dave Ross & Joe Rubinstein

Marvel Comics Presents #54

Jul 1990 · Marvel · 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; 0.65 GBP

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In "On the Road Part 1: The Long and Winding Road," Wolverine crosses paths with a man in the wilderness—rescuing him from a bear only to later realize the man he saved is Bruce Banner, unaware of the transformation that will follow. Written by Michael Higgins and illustrated by Dave Ross, with inks by Dan Day and colors by Brad Vancata, this issue blends tense survival with the quiet dread of hidden identities. The cover by Dave Ross and Joe Rubinstein captures the moment’s stark isolation and looming mystery.

Contains 4 stories

On the Road Part 1: The Long and Winding Road

8 pp · Superhero

In "On the Road Part 1: The Long and Winding Road," Wolverine crosses paths with a man in the wilderness who’s barely escaped a bear attack—only to later realize, with a jolt, that the man he saved was Bruce Banner, his old acquaintance now transformed into the Hulk. The encounter sets off a tense, unpredictable journey where past and present collide in the wild.

Children of the Beast Chapter I: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress

8 pp · Adventure, Horror-Suspense

In "Children of the Beast Chapter I: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress," Jack seals himself in the howling room, desperate to endure his transformation into the Werewolf—unaware that the Silver Dagger is already hunting him in the shadows. The story unfolds with a tense, creeping dread as the line between man and monster blurs, and every creak of the old house feels like a step closer to death.

Family Matters Part 2: Confrontation

8 pp · Superhero

The Dark Light of Kali

8 pp · Superhero

Firefly (introduction, antagonist, death)Ksang [Krago] (introduction, antagonist, death)