The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #4

This fourth volume of Marvel's essential reference series covers characters from Dragon Man to Gypsy Moth, making it a genuinely useful companion for any fan wanting the real story behind the Marvel Universe's deeper roster. Ed Hannigan's pencils and Joe Rubinstein's inks bring the cover to life with a dynamic sweep of characters — a white-costumed woman dominates the foreground alongside a looming pink-gloved figure, while Falcon spreads his striking red wings and a crowd of heroes and villains, including a yellow-and-green clad figure, tumbles across the blue background. If you've ever wanted detailed entries on some of Marvel's more intriguing mid-tier players, this 1983 issue is a fine place to dig in.