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Cover: Gil Kane & John Romita

Morbius Epic Collection #1

Jan 2020 · Marvel · 39.99 USD; 49.99 CAD
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This 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.

Contains 22 stories
A Monster Called... Morbius!
20 pp · Superhero
Whitey
Vampire at Large!
35 pp · Superhero
Charlie (death)SydLeo

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.

The Power to Purge!
21 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (also in flashback)Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Torch]Invisible Girl [Sue Richards]Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Thing [Ben Grimm]]Archie Bunker (on televisioncameo)Martine Bancroft (also in flashback)Emil Nikos (flashbackcorpse)Professor Hans JorgensonJake BoltPaulBertJefferson Bolt (villaindeathturned into vampire)Michael Morbius (villain, also in flashback)

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.

And Then-- the X-Men!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]Cyclops [Scott Summers]Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]Iceman [Bobby Drake]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Hank McCoy [Beast]]Harry OsbornProfessor Hans JorgensonHuman Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashbackcameo)Lizard [Dr. Curt Connors] (flashbackcameo)Dr. Michael Morbius (fourth appearancevillainalso in flashback)Ken (death)

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.

Morbius
14 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
Morbius (origin retold)Barbara Clark (death)Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (flashback)Lizard (flashback)Professor Hans Jorgensen (flashback)Nikos (flashback)Martine (flashback)CarolynNilrac (first appearancevillaindeath)Madame Laera (first appearancedeath)
Chapter 1: Man-Wolf at Midnight!
8 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (including in flashback)Man-Wolf [John Jameson] (including in flashback)Kristine Saunders (including in flashback)FredRobbie RobertsonMorbius (photograph)J. Jonah Jameson
Chapter 2: Duel of the Demon Duo!
6 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Man-Wolf [John Jameson] (also in flashback)Morbius [Michael Morbius] (also in flashback)Mary Jane WatsonFlash Thompson
Chapter 3: When Strikes the Vampire!
10 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Man-Wolf [John Jameson]Morbius [Michael Morbius]Professor Harold WardJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie Robertson
Morbius the Living Vampire!
15 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
Reverend Daemond (villain)Morbius (origin)Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (flashback)Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback)X-Men [Professor XIcemanAngelMarvel GirlCyclops] (flashback)Nikos (flashback, corpse)StevePatyJudiRabbi Krause (death)

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.

Project: Second Genesis!
15 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
MorbiusDaemond (villain)Balkatar (introduction, villain)TaraKammarThe CaretakersMartine

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.

--This Vampire Must Die!
15 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
MorbiusDaemond (villain)Balkatar (villain)MartineThe Caretakers [KammarUlar]King GerardCat-People
Alone Against Arcturus!
15 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
MorbiusDaemond (flashback)The Caretakers (flashback)Balkatar (flashback)King Gerard (flashback)Lord I (introduction)
Return to Terror!
15 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
Morbius (also in flashback)Blade (also in flashback)Lord I (also in flashback, death)Daemond (flashback)Martine (flashback)The Caretakers (also in flashback)Balkatar (flashback)
The Blood Sacrifice of Amanda Saint!
11 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
MorbiusAmanda Saint (introduction)Demon-Fire cult (introduction, villain)Katabolik (introduction)Poison-Lark (introduction)CatherineJustin (introduction)FreddiePeteEdgarMax Turnhope (death)
Demon Fire!
12 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
MorbiusDemon-Fire cult (villains)Amanda SaintPoison-LarkKatabolikArachne (death)JustinPeteEdgarFreddieClancy
Lighthouse of the Possessed
13 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
MorbiusDemon-Fire cult (villains)Blood-Tide (first appearancevillain)Jason Knight (death)Amanda SaintAgnes (death)Oliver (death)Brock KilbrideArlene RandolphDuke MannersMonte HarrisSister Saint (death)
Blood Tide!
14 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
Morbius [Michael Morbius]Blood-Tide [Duke Mannery] (death, villain)Demon-Fire cultistsAmanda SaintBrock Kilbride (death)Arlene RandolphMonte HarrisAgathaHenriettaClaudeRalph
Where Is Gallows Bend and What the Hell Am I Doing There?
18 pp · Superhero
MorbiusAmanda SaintApocalypse [Mr. Kazarian] (Demon-Fire cultist, first appearance)Phineas T. Coroner (Demon-Fire cultist, first appearance)Reaper (Demon-Fire cultist, first appearance)Rigor (Demon-Fire cultist, first appearance)Howie RiversDanny-BoyDeath-Flame (death)Sage-Brush RobbinsMr. Saint (death)
High Midnight
19 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
Morbius [Michael Morbius]Amanda Saint (last appearance)Death-Flame (flashback to death)Sagebrush RobbinsHowie RiversDanny-BoyApocalypse [Kazarian] (death)Reaper (death)Phineas T. Coroner (death)Rigor (death)
And What of a Vampire's Blood...?
14 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
MorbiusDaemond (villain, also in flashback)The Caretakers (also in flashback)Martine (also in flashback)Balkatar (flashback)Lord I (flashback)Blade (flashback)Tara (death)Agents of the Caretakers (introduction)
A Stillborn Genesis!
14 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
MorbiusDaemond (villain, death)MartineCaretakers (death)Children of the Comet (death)Agents of the Caretakers (death)Tara (death)
A Meeting of Blood
22 pp · Horror-Suspense
Werewolf by Night [Jack Russell]Morbius (also in flashback)Martine Bancroft (also in flashback)Daemond (flashback)

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Full credits

artist Ross Andru
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks John Romita

Reprints

↩ 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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