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SUPER-VILLAIN 003 UPDATE: SUB-MARINER VS LUTHER ROBINSON AND LYNNE HARRIS

SUPER-VILLAIN 003 UPDATE: SUB-MARINER VS LUTHER ROBINSON AND LYNNE HARRIS

Following the inconclusive finale of the great Sub-Mariner vs Human Torch battle, Namor is shamed by his people for failing to complete his sworn goal of destroying NYC, and while this might seem to be a bit harsh, we must remember that this was an entirely self-directed international incident. Namor was convinced that he could take on the entire United States population and he failed, and perhaps a little time for self reflection is the thing he needs at this…

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MINOR SUPER-HERO ROUND-UP 104

MINOR SUPER-HERO ROUND-UP 104

Here are some very minor Marvel Comics super-heroes, or at least super-hero adjacent comic book adventurers. the Masked Raider: The Masked Raider is actually Jim Gardley, a small-time rancher in the town of Cactusville (which has apparently been officially placed in California? the hell?) is run off his land and framed as a rustler by crooked business interests. Adopting his masked persona and acquiring a souped-up horse named Lightning, he strikes back at his persecutors and goes on to spread…

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MINOR SUPER-HERO ROUND-UP 085

MINOR SUPER-HERO ROUND-UP 085

Welcome to “The Four Characters Least Likely to Return in a Modern Comic” Theatre. Marvex the Super-Robot:  Marvex the Super-Robot! Created to be a slave by a Fifth Dimensional jerk named Bolo, Marvex rejects his fate, kills Bolo and his associates and accidentally blasts himself to Earth while smashing up Bolo’s lab equipment. If you’re already aware of who Marvex is then it’s likely because of the Michael Kupperman strip featuring the character during Marvel’s 70th Anniversary run of comics,…

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