Marvel Masterworks: Captain Marvel #1 (50)
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume kicks off the Marvel Masterworks series dedicated to the original Captain Marvel, collecting the earliest adventures of Mar-Vell, the Kree warrior sent to Earth as a spy who becomes its defender. It includes his debut in Marvel Super-Heroes #12, his first ongoing series, and early encounters with foes like the Super-Skrull and allies like Carol Danvers, laying the groundwork for his cosmic legacy.
In "The Coming of Captain Marvel!", Mar-Vell finds himself caught between loyalty and deception as Colonel Yon-Rogg's schemes escalate, leading to the death of bystander Walter Lawson. Taking on Lawson's identity and infiltrating a military base, Mar-Vell must navigate a dangerous web of secrets—until a dormant Kree Sentry is reactivated by Yon-Rogg, threatening the base and forcing Mar-Vell to act. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with dynamic art by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman, and colors by Stan Goldberg, this landmark issue features a striking cover by Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia.
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Colonel Yon-Rogg continues to plot against Mar-Vell, launching a secret attack that kills bystander Walter Lawson. Taking advantage of the situation, Mar-Vell assumes Lawson's identity and his new job at the nearby military base so that the Kree can continue their plans for the conquest of Earth. Later, he is surprised to find that the military has discovered an inert Kree Sentry, which is reactivated by Yon-Rogg and threatens to destroy the base.
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