Cover: John Romita Jr. & Al Milgrom
The Official Marvel Comics Try-Out Book #1
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This one-shot publication from 1983 invites aspiring artists and writers to submit their own work for a chance to be published by Marvel. It includes guidelines, tips from industry professionals, and sample pages to help readers craft their own comic stories. The book served as a unique talent search initiative during Marvel's early 1980s expansion.
writer Jim Shooter · artist John Romita Jr. · inker Al Milgrom · colorist Christine Scheele · letterer Jim Novak · cover John Romita Jr., Al Milgrom
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Full credits
writer Jim Shooter
artist John Romita Jr.
inker Al Milgrom
colorist Christine Scheele
letterer Jim Novak
cover pencils John Romita Jr.
cover inks Al Milgrom
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Reprinted in Amazing Heroes #35 (1983), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (2021)
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