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Jun16

SPIDER-WOMAN #1 to Be Re-Released as FACSIMILE EDITION

Posted by Dan Greenfield on Jun 16, 2019

SPIDER-WOMAN #1 to Be Re-Released as FACSIMILE EDITION

EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Drew gets the spotlight in September… — On Saturday, we brought you the news that Marvel will be releasing three Facsimile Editions in September — first-rate reprints that include the original ads, letter columns and whatnot for about four or five bucks apiece. Two of them are directly connected to the launch of Strikeforce, a new ongoing series starring some of the publisher’s toughest characters: As we pointed out, one of the Facsimile Editions will be Marvel Spotlight #12, featuring the debut of Son of Satan’s solo feature. (Click here for all the details.) The other one? Spider-Woman #1 — the 1978 premiere issue of Jessica Drew’s first self-titled series, by Marv Wolfman and Carmine Infantino, with a cover by Joe Sinnott. So, dig this EXCLUSIVE look at the official solicitation info, which the House of Ideas will be releasing later this week: SPIDER-WOMAN #1 FACSIMILE EDITION WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN PENCILED BY CARMINE INFANTINO COVER BY JOE SINNOTT To know her is to fear her! She’s Jessica Drew — the sensational Spider-Woman! Jessica was born human, but now she’s something very different. Thanks to Hydra, her past lies in tatters — and she faces an uncertain future! But who will Jessica Drew become? A villain? A super hero? Or something else? One thing’s for sure, she’s about to make a very public splash — and catch the attention of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Jerry Hunt in a big way! Watch as the sensation called Spider-Woman emerges from the shadows to find her place in the world for the first time! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SPIDER-WOMAN (1978) #1. — Now, there’s that third one we’ve been teasing as well, though it’s not connected to Strikeforce. Have no fear, though. You’ll find out what it is Monday. — MORE — SON OF SATAN’s First Issue Gets FACSIMILE EDITION Reprint. Click here. — 80 FOR 80: MARVEL to Publish Greatest Images in Oversized Format. Click...

Jun15

SON OF SATAN’s First Issue Gets FACSIMILE EDITION Reprint

Posted by Dan Greenfield on Jun 15, 2019

SON OF SATAN’s First Issue Gets FACSIMILE EDITION Reprint

EXCLUSIVE: Daimon Hellstrom’s premiere is one of three note-perfect reprints coming in September… — Marvel this week announced Strikeforce — a new ongoing series by Tini Howard and German Peralta that will star many of the publisher’s baddest badasses, such as Blade, Winter Soldier, Monica Rambeau, Son of Satan, Angela, Wiccan and the somewhat surprising Spider-Woman, back in her classic duds: Well, to ramp things up, the House of Ideas will be publishing not one but two Facsmile Edition reprints — which include the original ads, letter columns and whatnot — featuring key appearances of two of these characters. And hey, guess what: We’re announcing them right here at the ol’ 13th Dimension. (An unrelated third Facsimile Edition is also slated for the month. More on that soon.) We’re gonna start things off with Daimon Hellstrom’s first solo appearance in 1973’s Marvel Spotlight #12. Here’s the official solicitation info, to be released by Marvel soon: SON OF SATAN: MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #12 FACSIMILE EDITION WRITTEN BY GARY FRIEDRICH PENCILED BY HERB TRIMPE COVER BY HERB TRIMPE From Hell he came! By day he is Daimon Hellstrom, but by night he is known as the Son of Satan! Trident in hand, striking birthmark on his chest, and with the strength of a hundred men, Daimon is on the trail of his accursed father — and woe betide anyone who stands in his way! Watch in terror as the Son of Satan fights his way through an army of demons as he pursues the ultimate family feud — with the soul of Johnny Blaze, the Ghost Rider, at stake! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) #12. — Facsimile Editions typically run about four bucks, so this is a great way to dip your pitchfork back into a Bronze Age cult classic. Now, don’t go too far: On Sunday, we’ll be revealing who else on the team will be getting one of these fancy reprints. (UPDATED: Click here for the reveal.) — MORE — MARVEL to Release Massive KING-SIZE DITKO Collection. Click here. — Get Ready for MARVEL MASTERWORK PIN-UPS. Click...

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