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30Late October 1989
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Marvel Comics Presents #30

Marvel · Late October 1989 · on sale 1989-06-06

First appearance: The DagdaFirst appearance: Eochaid OllathairOrigin: ColdbloodDeath of Patrick Slade1 variant
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Identification plate

Series
Marvel Comics Presents (Marvel, 1988 series)
Issue
#30
Publication date
Late October 1989
Key date
1989-10-25
On-sale date
1989-06-06
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$1.25; 1.75 CAD; 0.60 GBP
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

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

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

Origin story on record for: Coldblood, Eric Savin.

Death on record for: Patrick Slade.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover2pencils: Steve Geiger; inks: P. Craig RussellBlack Panther, Coldblood, Havok, Leir, Logan, Eric Savin, Alex Summers, T'Challa, Wolverine
1Pharaoh's Legacy Part VII: A Heart Gone Mad!comic story8script: Howard Mackie; pencils: Rich Buckler, Bruce Patterson; inks: Bruce Patterson; colors: Andy Yanchus; letters: Bill OakleyHavok, Logan, Leila O'Toole, Plasma, Alex Summers, Wolverine
2Panther's Quest Part XVIII: So Many Nameless Enemiescomic story8script: Don McGregor; pencils: Gene Colan; inks: Tom Palmer; colors: Mike Rockwitz; letters: Joe RosenBlack Panther, Zanti Chikane, Elmer Gore, Miyo Moshigo, Doeke Riebeeck, Patrick Slade Death, Strike, T'Challa, Eugene van der Merwe, Anton Pretorius
3Rise, and Shine Chapter V: Room Sevencomic story8script: Doug Moench; pencils: Paul Gulacy; inks: Paul Gulacy; colors: Glynis Oliver; letters: Tim HarkinsColdblood Origin, Eric Savin Origin, Gina Dyson, Mako
4The Temper of a Godcomic story8script: Sue Flaxman; pencils: Tom Morgan; inks: Tom Morgan; colors: Steve Buccellato; letters: Jack MorelliCaber, The Dagda First, Leir, Eochaid Ollathair First
5-letters page1letters: typeset

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; barcode 07148602214530

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Black Panther: Panther's Quest #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-90803-4		2017On eBay ›
Panther's Prey
ISBN 978-1-302-92198-9		2021On eBay ›
Marvel Masterworks: The Black Panther #3
ISBN 978-1-302-92869-8		2021On eBay ›
X-Men: X-Tinction Agenda Omnibus #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-96011-7		2024On eBay ›
Black Panther: Panther's Prey Omnibus #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-96765-9		2025On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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