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50[Late May] 1990
$1.25; 1.75 CAD; 0.65 GBP

Marvel Comics Presents #50

Marvel · [Late May] 1990 · on sale 1990-03-20

Death of Arnie Gunderson1 variant
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Identification plate

Series
Marvel Comics Presents (Marvel, 1988 series)
Issue
#50
Publication date
[Late May] 1990
Key date
1990-05-25
On-sale date
1990-03-20
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$1.25; 1.75 CAD; 0.65 GBP
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

Death on record for: Arnie Gunderson, Critical Mass, Dentist, Savage Fin.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover2pencils: Erik Larsen; inks: Terry AustinEl Águila, St. John Allerdyce, American Eagle, Ant-Man, Aquarian, Arabian Knight, Avalanche, Robbie Baldwin, Bruce Banner, Stephen Beckley, Black Panther, Blob, Brian Braddock, Captain America
1Marvel Comics Presentscredits, title page1letters: typeset
2Life's End Part III: Breaking Pointcomic story8script: Erik Larsen; pencils: Erik Larsen; inks: Joe Rubinstein; colors: Gregory Wright; letters: Jade MoedeBloodlust, Critical Mass Death, Dentist Death, Beatta Dubiel, Leeann Foreman, Arnie Gunderson Death, Logan, Peter Parker, Savage Fin Death, Spider-Man, Mary Jane Watson, Whiplash, Wolverine
3A Family Affair: Chapter Onecomic story8script: Bill Mumy, Miguel Ferrer; pencils: Kelly Jones; inks: Gerry Talaoc; colors: John Wilcox; letters: Agustin MásStephen Beckley, Comet Man, Max, Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards, Jonathan Gallagher
4I Just Flew in from Poughkeepsie... (And Boy Are My Arms Tired)comic story8script: Scott Lobdell; pencils: Dennis Jensen; inks: Jeff Albrecht; colors: Mike Rockwitz; letters: Todd KleinBruce Banner, Brunnhilde, Captain Ultra, Doctor Octopus, Griffin Gogol, Ben Grimm, Hellcat, Hulk, Human Torch, Invisible Woman, Mister Fantastic, Nighthawk, Otto Octavius, Reed Richards
5You Can't Go Home Againcomic story8script: Ed Simmons; pencils: Jack Sparling; inks: Chris Ivy; colors: Ed Lazellari; letters: Janice ChiangNorrin Radd, Silver Surfer
6-letters page1letters: typeset

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; barcode 07148602214550

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Wolverine vs. Spider-Man #[nn]1995On eBay ›
Marvel Comics Presents: Wolverine #2
ISBN 0-7851-1883-7		2005On eBay ›
Spider-Man by David Michelinie and Erik Larsen Omnibus #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-90702-0		2017On eBay ›
Thanos Quest
ISBN 978-1-302-91186-7		2018On eBay ›
Wolverine Omnibus #2
ISBN 978-1-302-92995-4		2021On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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