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☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis trade paperback collects the complete 10-issue 1970s series Omega: The Unknown, a surreal and short-lived Marvel title co-created by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes. The story follows a mute, superpowered boy named James-Michael Starling and his connection to a mysterious alien being known as Omega, set against a backdrop of urban decay and corporate intrigue. While the collection features appearances by characters like the Hulk and Valkyrie, the narrative primarily focuses on its own offbeat cast and themes of isolation and identity.
"Omega the Unknown" delivers a pivotal moment in the Defenders' ongoing mystery, as they uncover the truth behind James-Michael Starling's mysterious connection to the enigmatic Omega. Written by Steven Grant and Mark Gruenwald, with dynamic art by Herb Trimpe and inks by Al Milgrom, Chic Stone, and Steve Mitchell, the issue deepens the cosmic intrigue while reshaping the balance of power among the team. The cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia captures the tension perfectly.
In "Cats and No Dogs!", Omega teams up with Gramps to face off against the elusive El Gato, while Teresa’s rescue sets off a chain of tension that spills into the schoolyard—where James-Michael and his new friends must navigate trouble with Nick.
In "Little Triggers!," Valkyrie and Hellcat team up with Wasp in a tense hunt for James-Michael Starling, while Ruby Thursday and Dibbuk make a bold move by stealing Omega’s body from the morgue. The story unfolds with sharp urgency, blending high-stakes pursuit and mystery in a world where even the dead aren’t safe.
In "Waiting for the End of the World!", Jo and the Defenders confront the mystery of James-Michael Starling’s strange connection to the enigmatic Omega the Unknown, guided by Moondragon’s unraveling of ancient secrets. As Moondragon reclaims the psychic abilities she once lent to Hellcat, the balance of power shifts in ways no one expected.
Defenders #78, Page 5 finds the team—joined by Wasp and Yellowjacket—racing from Las Vegas to New York when a distress signal pulls them to a military base under assault. As they repel the attack, they’re swiftly taken prisoner, leaving their allies unaware of the trap. Meanwhile, Dr. Strange, Namor, and the Hulk have already set out for Tunnel-World, where the Unnameable One stirs.
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↩ Reprints Omega the Unknown #1 (1976), Omega the Unknown #2 (1976), Omega the Unknown #3 (1976), Omega the Unknown #4 (1976), Omega the Unknown #5 (1976), Omega the Unknown #6 (1977), Omega the Unknown #7 (1977), Omega the Unknown #8 (1977), Omega the Unknown #9 (1977), Omega the Unknown #10 (1977), The Defenders #75 (1979), The Defenders #76 (1979), The Defenders #77 (1979), The Defenders #78 (1979), The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #19 (1987)
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