Soviet Super Soldiers

Marvel’s 1992 one-shot Soviet Super Soldiers brings together a team of Russian heroes during the twilight of the USSR, written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Angel Medina and Javier Saltares. This single issue offers a snapshot of Cold War-era Marvel’s attempt to expand its global roster, spotlighting characters like the Darkstar, Vanguard, and Perun in a standalone story. It’s a curious artifact of its time, reflecting the publisher’s early-90s push to explore international superhero teams beyond the usual American-centric lineup.