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Cover: Brandon Peterson

Marvel Comics Presents #8

Jun 2008 · Marvel · 3.99 USD; 4.05 CAD
📊 ~13,627 copies sold its debut month
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In "Vanguard Chapter 8: Who Is Trenton Craft?", Guardian and U.S. Agent clash in a high-stakes test facility, pushing their conflict to a breaking point when U.S. Agent provokes Michael just too far—leading Guardian to lose control in a violent outburst. As his handlers attempt to shut down the suit, they uncover a shocking truth: Michael isn’t just powered by his armor—he’s drawing energy from an unknown external source. Written by Rich Koslowski and illustrated by Marco Checchetto, with colors by Laura Villari and letters by Dave Sharpe, this issue deepens the mystery of Trenton Craft’s origins. The cover by Brandon Peterson captures the tension with stark, striking detail.

Contains 4 stories
Vanguard Chapter 8: Who Is Trenton Craft?
8 pp · Superhero
Stacy DolanDominic FortuneBladeRetconMicro-MaxWidow [Yelena Belova]Trenton Craft [Colonel America] (flashback)The Thing (cameo)

In "Vanguard Chapter 8: Who Is Trenton Craft?", Blade and his allies press Stacy for answers about her role in the mysterious death of Trenton Craft—a man tied to a forgotten super soldier program—though she remembers nothing. As Blade begins to piece together Craft’s past, the unexpected arrival of the Thing throws the tense moment into chaos.

Machine Man Chapter 1: Imitation Skin
8 pp · Superhero
Machine Man [Aaron Stack]Spider-Man (flashback)Ultron (villain, flashback)Celestials (cameo flashback)
The Rabbit Hunt
8 pp · Superhero
CyclopsWolverineHavok (cameo flashback)Vulcan (cameo flashback)Starjammers [CorsairHepzibahRazaCh'od] (cameo flashback)

In "The Rabbit Hunt," Cyclops grapples with the loss of his father, killed by Vulcan, and seeks guidance from Wolverine—not for a fight, but for a quiet lesson in tracking and focus. As the two head into the wilderness, the hunt becomes less about the prey and more about confronting grief, one step at a time.

Weapon Omega Part 8
8 pp · Superhero
Omega Flight [Guardian [Michael Pointer]U.S.Agent]Arachne [Spider-Woman] (cameo flashback)Sasquatch (cameo flashback)Iron Man (cameo flashback)Shroud (cameo flashback)

In "Weapon Omega Part 8," Guardian and U.S. Agent clash in a tense test facility, their conflict escalating when U.S. Agent pushes Guardian too far—triggering a violent reaction. As his handlers attempt to shut down the suit, they realize Michael isn't just powered by the armor; he's drawing energy from an unknown external source.

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Full credits

artist, inker Marco Checchetto
colorist Laura Villari
letterer Dave Sharpe
cover pencils, inks Brandon Peterson

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