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Cover: Jean Frisano

Strange #178

Oct 1984 · Editions Lug · 8,60 FRF
🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English
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In "La revanche du Brandon," Rom, Starshine, and the Soviet Super Soldiers push back a relentless wave of Dire Wraiths from a remote Russian military base, turning the tide in a tense, high-stakes standoff. With the enemy repelled, the Super Soldiers claim the base as their new command center and extend an unexpected invitation to Gremlin to join their ranks. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated with dynamic precision by Sal Buscema, with inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey and colors by Ben Sean, this 1984 issue features a striking cover by Jean Frisano.

Contains 4 stories
La revanche du Brandon
22 pp · Superhero
Morley ErwinFirebrand [Gary Gilbert] (villain)

In "La revanche du Brandon," Tony Stark’s arrest for public drunkenness sets off a chain of events that pulls in Captain America and Firebrand, whose sudden appearance turns a tense moment into something far more volatile. The story unfolds with sharp tension as old alliances are tested and unexpected confrontations arise—no clear side emerges, only the question of who’s truly in control.

Rapide comme l'Eclair
10 pp · Superhero

In "Rapide comme l'Eclair," Whizzer reemerges as the Speed Demon, dazzling and outmaneuvering everyone with his blinding pace—starting with a string of high-profile heists at department stores and boutiques. His latest spree puts him directly at odds with Spider-Man, who finds himself scrambling to keep up, both physically and mentally, in a race where every second counts.

Donnant-donnant !
23 pp · Superhero
Doris UrichRandolph Cherryh (villain)

In "Donnant-donnant!", Ben Urich presses forward with his investigation into the Kingpin and Cherryh, despite warnings from both Elektra and Cherryh himself. When Ben and Daredevil refuse to back down, Elektra appears in a brutal display of force—overpowering Daredevil before driving a sai through Urich’s chest.

Le bestiaire !
18 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
VILLAINS: Dire Wraiths

In "Le bestiaire!", Rom, Starshine, and the Soviet Super Soldiers unite to drive a pack of Dire Wraiths from a Russian military base, turning the tide in a tense, high-stakes standoff. With the threat repelled, the Super Soldiers claim the facility as their new headquarters and extend an unexpected invitation to Gremlin to join their ranks.

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Cast · 40 characters

Full credits

inker Ian Akin
colorist Ben Sean
cover pencils, inks Jean Frisano

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #222 (1981), Daredevil #179 (1982), Daredevil #180 (1982), Iron Man #172 (1983), Alpha Flight #1 (1983), Rom #46 (1983), Une Aventure de l'Araignée #22 (1984), X-Men, Les étranges #4 (1984), Un Récit Complet Marvel #3 (1984), Strange Spécial Origines #178 (1984)

Reprinted in Nova #81 (1984), Mitton Universe #[nn] (2020)

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