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Cover by Gene Colan (pencils).
“The Coming of Captain Marvel!”
Written by Stan Lee, with art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Frank Giacoia (inks).
The origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel—an alien warrior sent to observe Earth, whose destiny becomes intertwined with the fate of humanity.
A New Hero Emerges
Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)
From the stars comes a powerful new figure—torn between duty and conscience—as he begins his journey on Earth.
Golden Age Legends
Captain America (from Men’s Adventures #28, 1954)
The Human Torch (from Men’s Adventures #27, 1954; art by Dick Ayers)
The Destroyer (from All Winners #12, 1944)
The Black Knight (from Black Knight #1, 1955; by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely)
The Sub-Mariner (from Sub-Mariner #38, 1955; by Bill Everett)
A collection of classic reprints featuring some of Marvel’s earliest heroes—spanning wartime adventures, mythic knights, and undersea royalty.
36 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.25
A giant-size milestone issue—introducing a cosmic hero while celebrating Marvel’s Golden Age legacy.
