Morbius Epic Collection #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Epic Collection gathers the early appearances and solo adventures of Dr. Michael Morbius, the tragic antihero cursed with a vampiric condition. It spans his debut in The Amazing Spider-Man #101 and his first ongoing series, Morbius the Living Vampire (1992), along with related crossover issues. The volume showcases his struggle between his scientific mind and his monstrous hunger, set against the darker corners of the Marvel Universe.
"A Monster Called... Morbius!" kicks off the Morbius Epic Collection with a gripping tale of desperation and the hunt. When Morbius' fiancée turns to the Fantastic Four for help, the Human Torch and Spider-Man track him down—only to find themselves outmatched by a creature caught between man and monster. Written by Gerry Conway and brought to life by Ross Andru’s dynamic art and Frank Giacoia’s inks, this story captures the early tension of a character whose fate is far from certain. The cover by Gil Kane and John Romita adds a classic touch to a pivotal chapter in Morbius’ origin.
In "Vampire at Large!", Morbius finds himself caught in a chaotic clash between Spider-Man and the Lizard, while the truth behind his transformation is finally revealed. As Doctor Connors works on a serum to fix Spider-Man’s six-arm condition, the stakes rise in a battle where science, mutation, and the vampire curse collide.
In "The Power to Purge!", Morbius' fiancée turns to the Fantastic Four for help tracking him down, setting off a tense pursuit. With the Human Torch and Spider-Man on the case, they close in on Morbius—but his elusive nature and unpredictable powers make capture anything but certain.
When Spider-Man is transformed by the Morbius serum, he's left fighting for his life—and the X-Men must step in to stop the Living Vampire before it's too late. This high-stakes crossover brings together two iconic teams in a race against time, where every second counts.
In "Morbius the Living Vampire!", Michael Morbius prowls the streets of Los Angeles, desperate for victims to sustain his cursed existence—until he crosses paths with the original X-Men. After narrowly escaping their grasp, he falls under the sinister influence of the occult priest Daemond, whose dark powers pull him deeper into a nightmare he may not survive.
In "Project: Second Genesis!", Morbius finds himself caught between two ancient powers vying for control—Daemond, an evil occult priest, and the enigmatic Care-Takers, a race from beyond our world—both using Martine as a lever to manipulate the vampire scientist. With his mind and loyalty under siege, Morbius must navigate a deadly game where every choice could seal his fate.
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↩ Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #101 (1971), The Amazing Spider-Man #102 (1971), Marvel Team-Up #3 (1972), Marvel Team-Up #4 (1972), Vampire Tales #1 (1973), Vampire Tales #2 (1973), Fear #20 (1974), Vampire Tales #3 (1974), Fear #21 (1974), Vampire Tales #4 (1974), Fear #22 (1974), Giant-Size Super-Heroes Featuring Spider-Man #1 (1974), Vampire Tales #5 (1974), Fear #23 (1974), Vampire Tales #6 (1974), Fear #24 (1974), Vampire Tales #7 (1974), Fear #25 (1974), Vampire Tales #8 (1974), Fear #26 (1975), Giant-Size Werewolf #4 (1975), Marvel Treasury Edition #14 (1977), Marvel Treasury Edition #18 (1978), Marvel Tales #234 (1990), Marvel Tales #252 (1991), Marvel Tales #253 (1991), Spider-Man Megazine #3 (1994), Spider-Man Megazine #4 (1995), Spider-Man: Strange Adventures #[nn] (1996), Marvel Selects: Spider-Man #2 (2000), Marvel Selects: Spider-Man #3 (2000)
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