Marvelman Family's Finest #6
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Birth of Marvelman," the Marvelman Family journeys to sixteenth-century France to test the legend of chivalry, only to encounter a deceitful imposter claiming to be the famed Amadis of Gaul. Written by Mick Anglo and illustrated by Don Lawrence, this issue blends historical intrigue with the Family’s trademark heroism, revealing that not all legends live up to their reputation. The cover by Mike Perkins captures the clash of ideals with striking detail.
In "The Birth of Marvelman," Micky Moran steps into the spotlight at a film premiere, only to find himself starring in a cinematic retelling of his own origin—where scientist Guntag Barghelt, through the mystical word "Kimota," chose him to become Marvelman. The story unfolds with a mix of wonder and quiet intensity, capturing the moment a boy’s life shifts forever.
In "Gargunza's Flying Bombs," the shadow of a notorious criminal looms large as a new threat emerges—Young Gargunza, a dangerous figure with a penchant for explosive chaos. With the skies above Britain now a theater of terror, the battle for safety hinges on quick thinking and courage in the face of an enemy who’s not afraid to strike from the air.
In "Amadis of Gaul," the Marvelman Family journeys to 16th-century France to test the legend of chivalry—only to find that the famed knight Amadis is a fraud, his noble reputation built on deceit. When the true Amadis returns from his quest, the impostor’s deception is exposed, revealing a tale of honor and imposture in the shadow of medieval myth.
When Mortimer Vidlock launches a rocket to the planet Great Droon, it returns not with data—but with eggs that hatch into giant dragons, threatening the city. The Marvelman Family must rise to the challenge, racing to contain the rampaging beasts before they destroy everything in their path.
In "Marvelman and the Great Gargunza Mystery Part 6: A Dictator Falls," Marvelman races to save Gargunza from Relti’s deadly trap, then turns his focus to dismantling the monstrous Destructicator. With Gargunza hot on Relti’s heels, the tide of the battle shifts in a moment of decisive action.
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↩ Reprints Marvelman #65 (1954), Marvelman #77 (1955), Young Marvelman #202 (1957), Young Marvelman #370 (1963), Marvelman Family #18, Marvelman Family #29
Reprinted in Marvelman Family's Finest #[nn] (2011), Marvelman Classic #3 (2011)
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