The Mighty World of Marvel #9
"Chapter One: The Priest" kicks off a bold new arc in The Mighty World of Marvel #9, a 1984 UK release that marks Alan Moore’s first major work for Marvel UK. With Alan Davis handling both pencils and inks, the story unfolds with tense momentum as Merlyn defies Roma’s orders, Luna and Betsy face the deadly Beetles, and Saturnyne confronts Linda’s hesitation in a moment of crisis. Captain Britain’s arrival at Mad Jim Jaspers’ lair sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown, with cosmic stakes already looming. The cover by Rick Leonardi and Terry Austin captures the drama in sharp, striking detail.
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Even though his heroes are losing, Merlyn refuses to let Roma discontinue the game. Luna, Betsy and company are discovered by the Beetles who cut most of them down. Saturnyne has it out with Linda for not using her Captain U.K. powers to protect her friends and is finally able to provoke a response from the terrified woman. Captain Britain arrives at Jaspers' lair to confront the villain but finds that Mad Jim has grown powerful enough to play on a cosmic scale.
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