Cover: Steve Lightle

Quasar #16

Nov 1990 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 2.00 CAD; 0.60 GBP

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“Germ of an Idea”

In "Germ of an Idea," Quasar faces a cosmic crisis as he frees the Squadron and confronts the enigmatic Overmind, while a vast assembly of Watchers turns to the Stranger for guidance in the wake of the Oblivion Plague. Written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Mike Manley, with inks by Dan Panosian and Keith Williams, this 1990 Marvel issue blends interstellar stakes with quiet moments of wisdom. The cover by Steve Lightle captures the tension and scale of the moment, a striking visual for a story where even the universe seems to hold its breath.

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writer Mark Gruenwald · artist Mike Manley · inker Dan Panosian · inker Keith Williams · colorist Paul Becton · colorist Joe Rosas · letterer Janice Chiang · cover Steve Lightle

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writer Mark Gruenwald

artist Mike Manley

inker Dan Panosian

inker Keith Williams

colorist Paul Becton

colorist Joe Rosas

letterer Janice Chiang

cover pencils, inks Steve Lightle

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Quasar frees the Squadron while the Stranger battles Overmind. A great many Watchers gather to ask his advice about the Oblivion Plague. The Stranger defeats Overmind and Quasar solves the Oblivion Plague, returning the Watchers to life.

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