Nova #84

Jan 1985 · Editions Lug · 9,00 FRF

🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English

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“Le retour fracassant du Fantôme Rouge !”

In "Le retour fracassant du Fantôme Rouge !", Giant-Man faces a dire fate as radiation poisoning takes its toll, forcing Thing and Spider-Woman to confront the man behind his condition—Atom Smasher, whose shocking connection to the original adds a personal weight to the battle. Written by Tom DeFalco and brought to life by Ron Wilson’s art, Chic Stone’s inks, and George Roussos’s colors, this 1985 issue delivers a tense, emotional showdown with lasting consequences. Jean Frisano’s striking cover captures the intensity of the moment.

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writer Tom DeFalco · artist Ron Wilson · inker Chic Stone · colorist George Roussos · cover Jean Frisano

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writer Tom DeFalco

artist Ron Wilson

inker Chic Stone

colorist George Roussos

cover pencils, inks Jean Frisano

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With Giant-Man dying of radiation poisoning, Thing and Spider-Woman tackle the man responsible for his condition, Atom Smasher. Atom Smasher turns out to be the brother of the original. Spider-Woman helps reverse Bill Foster's condition but loses her ability to neutralize poison in the process while Foster loses the ability to change his size.

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