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128[Early May] 1993
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Marvel Comics Presents #128

Marvel · [Early May] 1993 · on sale 1993-03-16

First appearance: Doug HsuFirst appearance: NecromancerFirst appearance: Cool Million1 variant
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Identification plate

Series
Marvel Comics Presents (Marvel, 1988 series)
Issue
#128
Publication date
[Early May] 1993
Key date
1993-05-05
On-sale date
1993-03-16
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$1.50; 1.90 CAD; 1.00 GBP
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Doug Hsu - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Necromancer - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Cool Million - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Delusion - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Steve Lightle; inks: Steve LightleIron Fist, Logan, Danny Rand, Wolverine
1Marvel Comics Presents Wolverinecredits, title page0.5letters: typeset
2-letters page0.5letters: typeset
3Passion Play Part Six: Hearts o' Firecomic story8script: Scott Lobdell; pencils: Dennis Jensen; inks: Jon Holdredge; colors: Kelly Corvese; letters: Ul HigginsBlack Widow, Imus Champion, Courier, Logan, Lynx, Hans Middlestadt, Peregrine, Alain Racine, Natasha Romanoff, Nancy Rushman
4The Hunter and the Hunted!comic story8script: John Figueroa; pencils: Ron Wilson; inks: Don Hudson; colors: Mike Thomas; letters: Dave SharpeAmerican Eagle, Jason Strongbow
5The Book of Changes Pt. 6: ... The Evil Eye!comic story8script: Joey Cavalieri; pencils: Dave Hoover; inks: Jeff Albrecht; colors: Mike Thomas; letters: Michael HigginsCool Million First, Doug Hsu First, Lillian Hsu, Iron Fist, Kevin Leary, Danny Rand, Warrant
6The Walking Wounded Part 6: Roll The Bonescomic story8script: Ann Nocenti; pencils: Steve Lightle; inks: Steve Lightle; colors: Steve Lightle, Marianne Lightle; letters: Michael HigginsAmerican Eagle, Black Panther, Delusion First, Doctor Doom, Victor Von Doom, Dusk, Ghost Rider, Iron Fist, Danny Ketch, Logan, Necromancer First, Peter Parker, Danny Rand, Spider-Man
7Marvel Comics Presents Ghost Ridercredits, title page0.5letters: typeset
8-letters page0.5letters: typeset
9-cover1pencils: Steve Lightle; inks: Steve LightleAmerican Eagle, Ghost Rider, Iron Fist, Danny Ketch, Danny Rand, Jason Strongbow, Typhoid Mary, Mary Walker

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.50 USD; 1.90 CAD; 0.80 GBP; barcode 00928102214528

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Daredevil: Typhoid's Kiss #[nn]
ISBN 978-0-7851-9326-5		2015On eBay ›
Iron Fist: The Book of Changes #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-90450-0		2017On eBay ›
Wolverine Omnibus #4
ISBN 978-1-302-95399-7		2023On eBay ›
Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch Omnibus #2
ISBN 978-1-302-96544-0		2025On eBay ›
Daredevil by Nocenti & Romita Jr. Omnibus #2
ISBN 978-1-302-96883-0		2026On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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