Marvel comic books issue 20

UK Edition. Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of American edition except for cover price. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. After learning that his home world of Galador is in danger Rom confides in his allies, Steve and Brandy, that he plans to return home. However, what malevolent puppet master resides in the shadows pulling Rom's strings and why does he wear the visage of a Spaceknight? Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages.

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UK Edition. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. "The Hunter and the Holocaust!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins; After playing a number of gigs in New York, Rick Jones is once more met by Mordecai P. Boggs; He offers the opportunity to be Rick's promoter, which Rick once more declines; Later in his apartment, Rick (with the help of Mar-Vell) manage to stop some muggers trying to rob someone in their building; During the fight Rick comes up with a possible solution to separate themselves and free Mar-Vell from the Negative Zone: his old friend Bruce Banner; The two decide to try and track down Banner, first by searching his old hidden labs in the Nevada desert; Along the way they pass through a disaster zone, where Mar-Vell is compelled to stop and help people out, save a little girl, and stop a group of looters known as the Rat Pack from capitalizing on the disaster zone; Brief appearance by the Hulk. Letter to the editor from comic artist Alan Kupperberg. 36 pgs., full color.

Circa 1953. British reprints. 7" x 10", b&w, 28 pages.

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Includes centerfold poster - Features comic strips, articles, and behind the scenes photos. 8-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

Does not contain poster in centerfold - Features comic strips, articles, and behind the scenes photos. 8-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

The Booty in Question - Death's Head sets his sights on the prize. Also featuring the Punisher, Genghis Grimtoad. Featured contributors include Gerry Conway, Glenn Dakin, Tony DeZuniga, Phil Elliott, Simon Furman, Ian Gibson, Alan Grant, Geoff Senior, John Wagner. Death's Head cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $2.50.

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Issue #20 of Untold Tales of Spider-Man flipbook with Uncanny Origins #8. Cover price $1.99.

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8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Morbius stories begin: "Morbius the Living Vampire!" Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Jack Abel. Cameos by Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Brief X-Men appearance. Reprint back-up story: "Midnight in the Wax Museum!" with art by Richard Doxsee. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Master Assassin of Mars, Part 5: Battle at the Bottom of the World." John Carter and Garathon continue their battle against the Plothians and then escape Karanthor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Colon. Cover by Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

UK editions are exactly the same as their US counterparts except for the cover price. The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 12, "Of Shadows and Rages." Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Billy Graham, inks by Virginia Redondo. Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover.

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Collects Marvel Adventures Spider-man 20, and Fantastic Four 16. Cover price $4.99.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Ernie Chan. Short Mary Shelley biography. "Frankenstein," script by John Warner (adaptation), art by Dino Castrillo; When mad scientist Victor Frankenstein rejects the man that he created from body parts, the Creature escapes and swears revenge. Adapted from the Mary Shelley novel "Frankenstein" (1818). Mary Shelly pinup by Howard Chaykin. 52 pgs., full color.

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Netherlands Dutch Reprint Series. Reprints Story and Art from Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) #77 and Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) #20, #21, and #22. Reprints Cover from Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) #77. Saddle-stitched. 6 3/4" X 10 1/4". 68 pages. Full Color. Dutch Language.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Frank Giacoia. Tangled Webs, script by Mark Gruenwald and Steven Grant ("co-scenario"), pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Mike Esposito; Spider-Woman finally faces Spider-Man. 32 pgs.

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UK Edition. Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Dan Adkins. All reprints: Killer at Large!; Detective Stanton tracks down the killer of his friend Steve. The Midnight Visitor! (Mystic #57), art by Mac Pakula; A writer is surprised when he is confronted by the villain from his best-selling novel. Madness in the Morgue! (from Men's Adventures #26), art by Dick Ayers; A criminal fleeing the scene of his crime hides in the city morgue, where he is driven mad by the fear of the corpses coming to life. Hostess Twinkies ad, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs., full color.

Mexican series. Variant cover by Tony Moore. Story by Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan. Art by Declan Shalvey and Scott Koblish. Reprints material from Deadpool (2013 3rd Series) #44 & 45. 116 pages, full color, Spanish language.

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Issue 20. 1981. Digest size. UK reprints of Marvel Comics "Fantastic Four", issues 84-88. "The Name Is Doom!", "Within This Tortured Land", "The Victims!", "The Power and the Pride!", and "A House There Was!". (All are written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby). 5.5" x 8". 100 pages. Black and white.

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B & W Man-Thing & Dracula reprints. 100 pages

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Each issue of Marvel Previews is a comic book-sized, 120-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel's upcoming releases - it's your #1 source for advanced information on Marvel Comics! This March issue features items scheduled to ship in May 2017 and beyond. 144 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $1.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st printing. "Book XX: The Battle Eternal!" Researched by Peter Anderson. Cover by John Buscema (front) and Keith Pollard and Jose Marzan, Jr. (back). The Official History of the Marvel Universe continues as we witness the senses-shattering end of The Trial of the Gods! Plus, the first mission of Captain America's new team of Avengers! The Fantastic Four must battle Doctor Doom without heir powers! The throne of the Sub-Mariner usurped! And, the death of Bruce Banner! Featuring excerpts from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #38-43, Avengers (1963 1st Series) #17, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #136, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #116-118, and Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #27 and 67-71. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Issue #20. Reprints Secret Wars by Jim Shooter and Alpha Flight by John Byrne. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 30 pages, partial color.

Issue #20 - Jan.(?) 1948. Assume reprints partial contents of Mary Marvel Comics #20. Canadian edition published by Anglo-American Publishing Company. Cover price $0.10.

UK Series. Death's Head II: The Wild Hunt - Part 9 - Written by Dan Abnett, art by Liam Sharp. Dark Angel: Model Soldiers - Part 2 - Written by Gary Russell, art by Duke Mighten. Motormouth and Killpower: The Crossroads of Time! - Written by Graham Marks and John Freeman, art by David Taylor. Warheads: Killing Ground - Part 4 - Written by Nick Vince, art by Simon Coleby. 8 1/4" x 11 3/4", 36 pages, full color, 60p cover price.

Digest size. Black and white reprints; giant-size issue; 100 newsprint pages. In this issue: Spider-Man by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko..

Reprints Reprints material from Thor and Uncanny X-Men. 28 pages, PC/PB&W/PBW&Blue, 8.25" x 11", 25p cover price.

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