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Cover: John Buscema & Tom Palmer

The Avengers #299

Jan 1989 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.50 GBP
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“I (LOVE) NY”

In "I (LOVE) NY," Manhattan faces a dual threat as demons pour into the city and Nanny and the Orphan-Maker attempt to recruit Franklin Richards into their Lost Boys. With Captain America defending the Richards family, the mysterious Forgotten One arrives, taking on the guise of Gilgamesh to confront the demonic invasion. Written by Walter Simonson and illustrated by John Buscema, with inks by Tom Palmer, colors by Max Scheele, and letters by Bill Oakley, this 1989 Marvel classic features a dynamic cover by Buscema and Palmer.

writer Walter Simonson · artist John Buscema · inker Tom Palmer · colorist Max Scheele · letterer Bill Oakley · cover John Buscema, Tom Palmer

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colorist Max Scheele
letterer Bill Oakley
cover pencils John Buscema
cover inks Tom Palmer

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At the same time demons descend on Manhattan, Nanny and the Orphan-Maker try to kidnap and recruit Franklin Richards into their Lost Boys. While the Captain aids Franklin's parents against the kidnappers, the Forgotten One arrives to battle the demons, assuming the alias of Gilgamesh.

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