Tel-Kar first appeared in Venom: First Host #1. During the Kree-Skrull War, the Kree, desiring to replicate the Skrull‘s shape-shifting abilities, they obtain the newborn Venom, which had been outcast from the other symbiotes, on Gorr‘s planet where Knull had created the symbiotes. Tel-Kar is recruited to be bonded to the newborn symbiote in order to infiltrate the Skrull army. Tel-Kar’s body is biologically altered so he can have full control over the symbiote’s mind to the point of erasing its memories. He successfully infiltrated the Skrull army discovering various secrets. However he blew his cover up in order to save some Kree refugees and handed the symbiote to them to return it to Hala. Then Tel-Kar was betrayed by Ronan the Accuser who used a Kree Sentry to capture Tel-Kar and was given to the Skrulls as a war criminal. Separated from Tel-Kar after his capture, the symbiote goes on to be bonded to Spider-Man.
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X-Men #1 (1991) Best Selling Comic Retailer Promo Holograms
The Gold Hologram of X-Men #1 1991 cover was awarded for every 500 copies of X-men #1 ordered by retailers.
Shock SuspenStories (1952)
Shock SuspenStories was part of the EC Comics line in the early 1950s. The bi-monthly comic, published by Bill Gaines and edited by Al Feldstein, began with issue 1 in February/March 1952. Over a four-year span, it ran for 18 issues, ending with the December/January 1955 issue.
Front covers were by Feldstein, Wally Wood, Johnny Craig, George Evans and Jack Kamen. Kamen was the comic’s most prolific artist, usually doing the lead eight-page story in each issue. Other stories were illustrated by Craig, Evans, Wood, Graham Ingels, Jack Davis, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, Bernard Krigstein and Frank Frazetta. Writing was handled by Gaines and Feldstein exclusively through the first 12 issues with the exception of a single story written by Craig. Over the last 6 issues other writers that contributed included Carl Wessler, Otto Binder, and Jack Oleck.
Issue 13 featured “Squeeze Play”, the only solo story Frank Frazetta drew for EC
Cloak and Dagger V2 (1985)
Cloak and Dagger V2 debuted in October 1985. Written by creator Bill Mantlo, penciled by Rick Leonardi, and inked by Terry Austin. Costumed supervillains rarely appeared in the series, which focused on Cloak and Dagger’s quest to end the drug trade completely, and frequently explored the issue of vigilantism.
Jumbo Comics (Golden Age)
Jumbo Comics was an adventure anthology comic book published by Fiction House from 1938–1953. Jumbo Comics was Fiction House’s first comics title; beforehand the publisher had specialized in pulp magazines. The lead feature for Jumbo Comics‘ entire run was Sheena, Queen of the Jungle.
Notable creators who worked on Jumbo Comics included Jack Kirby (working under a variety of pseudonyms), Bob Kane, Matt Baker, Mort Meskin, Lou Fine, Bob Powell, Mort Leav, Art Saaf, Dick Briefer, Lily Renée, and Ruth Roche. Jerry Iger was Jumbo Comics‘ art director for its entire run.
Origin (2001)
Origin (alternatively known as Wolverine: Origin or Origin: The True Story of Wolverine) is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics from November 2001 to March 2002, written by Bill Jemas, Joe Quesada and Paul Jenkins, and illustrated by Andy Kubert (pencils) and Richard Isanove (color).
Origin tells the story of the superhero Wolverine, best known as a member of the X-Men. Since the character first appeared in the early 1970s his history had often been shrouded in mystery, with bits of information revealed piecemeal over time (notably in Weapon X), but this series was the first to reveal Wolverine’s early days and his original background. In their introductions, some of those who worked on the series express their reluctance to reveal the actual origins of one of the comic world’s most popular and mysterious characters. Even Wolverine himself has few recollections of where he came from and this was an essential part of his appeal.
Venom Vs. Carnage (2004)
In Venom vs. Carnage #1-4, the Carnage symbiote reproduces, with Kasady implanting a spawn of it into Patrick “Paddy” Mulligan, an Irish-American police officer who was recently married and expecting a child. Mulligan became Toxin—who single-handedly overpowered both Venom and Carnage. Nevertheless, Mulligan remained determined to use his new-found powers for good—learning as much as he can from Spider-Man—while leaving behind his wife and newborn son in order to protect them from danger.
Night of the Living Dead – London
Night of the Living Dead: London, the 1993 series by Clive Barker and Steve Niles was published by Fantaco Comics. It tells the tale of George A. Romero’s zombie invasion from the perspective of the Arch Bishop of London, secured inside Buckingham Palace with the queen, and her offspring.
The Crow – Ltd. Ed. Hardcover – Graphitti Designs – 1994 – Factory Sealed
The Crow – Ltd. Ed. Hardcover Signed by James O’ Barr – 1st printing. Story and art by James O’ Barr. Includes the CD Trust Obey: Fear and Bullets which features 11 songs and lyrics booklet. This beautiful set also includes a full color, 6-in. x 7 1/2-in. art print of The Crow by Jame O’Barr. Hardcover (with slipcase), 240 p[ages, full color. Limited to 1,500 copies.
The Son of Satan (1975)
During the “Son of Satan” run, Marvel Spotlight was a controversial series, with numerous readers writing to object to the depictions of Satanism and Wiccanism as being either inaccurate or furthering the cause of evil. Nonetheless, sales were strong, prompting Marvel to launch the character into his own series, Son of Satan, written by John Warner. The character’s success faded soon after the series launch, and Son of Satan was cancelled with issue #7, though an unused fill-in was published as Son of Satan #8 (Feb. 1977).
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