Marvel's Cosmic Comics: Star Wars, John Carter, ROM, Micronauts, and Beyond!

Using Star Wars as a guideline, we’re exploring comic books based on licensed properties that Marvel Comics published from 1977 to 1986.

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Dejah Thoris’ Origin! (John Carter: Warlord of Mars #11, April 1978) – MCC054

Posted November 8, 201500:20:13

Inventory issue time! We get the backstory of John and Dejah's romance! And Ben gives a "good, bad, and ugly" breakdown!

Big G Takes Vegas! (Godzilla: King of the Monsters #9, April 1978) – MCC053

Posted November 5, 201500:20:13

Godzilla goes to Vegas! And Ben finds himself reading a comic book Twilight Zone featuring giant "force of nature" dino-lizard-monsters!

The Human Fly #8 (April 1978) – MCC052

Posted October 30, 201500:22:32

Real life stunt man Human Fly meets made up superhero White Tiger and minor super villain Copperhead. Also, he skateboards.

Man from Atlantis #3 (April 1978) – MCC051

Posted October 26, 201500:25:16

Bill Mantlo's adventures of the TV super swimmer Mark Harris continue as last issue's cliffhanger gets resolved. The results are surprising.

Star Wars #10 (April 1978) – MCC050

Posted October 22, 201500:30:59

Roy Thomas brought Star Wars to Marvel, but this is the issue George Lucas removed Roy Thomas from Star Wars. Wrapping up the first "expanded universe"...