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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Godzilla: King of the Monsters #1 (August 1977) – MCC013

Posted October 9, 201400:24:33

Godzilla stomps on the scene as Marvel develops a new series based on the Toho's king of all monsters and the Marvel universe must cope, sending in...

John Carter: Warlord of Mars #3 (August 1977) – MCC012

Posted October 2, 201400:17:29

Wolfman's fantastic John Carter story continues!

2001: A Space Odyssey #9 (August 1977) – MCC011

Posted September 25, 201400:18:29

Jack Kirby continues his bonkers run on 2001: A Space Odyssey, continuing to distance himself from the source material, and also continuing to grow...

Star Wars #2 (August 1977) – MCC010

Posted September 18, 201400:35:16

Beginning a new cover date month to cover, we jump back into the Star Wars action with Star Wars issue #2!

Ben’s Bullpen Bulletin (July 1977) – MCC009

Posted September 11, 201400:16:10

Wrapping up coverage of July 1977, Ben takes a look at some of the extra materials found in the comics, like ads and publishing notices.