Wednesday, August 19, 2009

70 Years of Marvel Comics

One fun section is the countdown area (http://marvel.com/seventy_years/countdown) that spotlights the best stories and covers in Marvel Comics history as voted by the fans.


The Marvel 1980s are well represented.



This year, Marvel Comics is celebrating its 70th year. Check out the 70th Anniversary Hub: http://marvel.com/seventy_years

Some 1980s selections from Marvel’s Top 70 Comics Ever:
#4 Uncanny X-Men #137
#10 Uncanny X-Men #141
#12 Daredevil #181
#14 Thor #337
#15 Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21
#19 Amazing Spider-Man #300
#28 Wolverine #1
#29 Secret Wars #1
#42 X-Men: God Loves Man Kills
#48 Uncanny X-Men #136
#51 Secret Wars #8
#52 Uncanny X-Men #142
#57 Uncanny X-Men #133



Some 1980s selections from Marvel’s Top 70 Covers:
#1 Incredible Hulk #340
#3 Uncanny X-Men #141
#4 Uncanny X-Men #137
#7 Wolverine #1
#17 Uncanny X-Men #136
#18 Secret Wars #1
#30 Amazing Spider-Man #316
#31 Uncanny X-Men #137
#40 Amazing Spider-Man #352

1 comment:

  1. perhaps a bit obnoxiously fanboyish of a list (ie the death of captain america #8), and many cases of confusing significance for quality, but great to see the coming of galactus and the death of phoenix so high.

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