Marvel Graphic Novel #16
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 1985 Marvel Graphic Novel brings together a team of Marvel's leading heroines—including She-Hulk, Storm, Tigra, the Wasp, and newcomer Holly-Ann Ember—in a standalone story that explores the consequences of a mysterious artifact granting amplified powers. Written and illustrated by a creative team of the era, the volume balances character-driven drama with superhero action as the women confront both external threats and internal conflicts arising from the artifact's influence. It stands as an early example of Marvel spotlighting its female heroes in a prestige-format release.
In The Aladdin Effect, the isolated town of Venture Ridge, Wyoming, is sealed off by an inexplicable forcefield, leaving its residents stranded—until a young girl’s hidden wish power summons four super heroines from beyond. Written by Jim Shooter and David Michelinie, with art by Greg LaRocque and inks by Vince Colletta, this 1985 Marvel Graphic Novel blends cosmic mystery with heartfelt stakes, all framed by a striking cover by John Romita and Keith Pollard, inked by Vince Colletta.
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The town of Venture Ridge, Wyoming has been cut off from the rest of the world by a powerful forcefield and only the latent wishing powers of a little girl are able to call in four super heroines from the outside world to help.
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