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Marvel Masterworks: Captain Marvel #6
Marvel Masterworks: Captain Marvel, Vol. 6
Collects Captain Marvel (1968) #58-62; Marvel Spotlight (1979) #1-4, 8; Marvel Super-Heroes (1992) #3; Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) #1 and material from Logan's Run (1977) #6.
The Marvel Masterworks once again presents Captain Marvel - and this volume completes his adventures! From the epic Battle of Titan to the all-time classic Death of Captain Marvel, you can now experience every page of Mar-Vell's cosmic quest. The action begins with a plan set in motion by Thanos's death: the worldwide computer ISAAC has taken control of Titan in Thanos's name! To overcome this deadly threat, Captain Marvel and Drax the Destroyer must fight a war on two fronts that spans the entire solar system. Art turns by Steve Ditko and Frank Miller, plus a rare tale held over for years, set the stage for Jim Starlin's touching farewell to Mar-Vell.
The Marvel Masterworks once again presents Captain Marvel - and this volume completes his adventures! From the epic Battle of Titan to the all-time classic Death of Captain Marvel, you can now experience every page of Mar-Vell's cosmic quest. The action begins with a plan set in motion by Thanos's death: the worldwide computer ISAAC has taken control of Titan in Thanos's name! To overcome this deadly threat, Captain Marvel and Drax the Destroyer must fight a war on two fronts that spans the entire solar system. Art turns by Steve Ditko and Frank Miller, plus a rare tale held over for years, set the stage for Jim Starlin's touching farewell to Mar-Vell.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 11, 2016
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Doug Moench
2,078 books123 followersDoug Moench, is an American comic book writer notable for his Batman work and as the creator of Black Mask, Moon Knight and Deathlok. Moench has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics and many other smaller companies; he has written hundreds of issues of many different comics, and created dozens of characters, such as Moon Knight. In 1973, Moench became the de facto lead writer for the Marvel black-and-white magazine imprint Curtis Magazines. He contributed to the entire runs of Planet of the Apes, Rampaging Hulk (continuing on the title when it changed its name to The Hulk!) and Doc Savage, while also serving as a regular scribe for virtually every other Curtis title during the course of the imprint's existence. Moench is perhaps best known for his work on Batman, whose title he wrote from 1983–1986 and then again from 1992–1998. (He also wrote the companion title Detective Comics from 1983–1986.)
Moench is a frequent and longtime collaborator with comics artist Paul Gulacy. The pair are probably best known for their work on Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, which they worked on together from 1974–1977. They also co-created Six from Sirius, Slash Maraud, and S.C.I. Spy, and have worked together on comics projects featuring Batman, Conan the Barbarian and James Bond.
Moench has frequently been paired with the artist and inker team of Kelley Jones and John Beatty on several Elseworlds Graphic Novels and a long run of the monthly Batman comic.
Moench is a frequent and longtime collaborator with comics artist Paul Gulacy. The pair are probably best known for their work on Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, which they worked on together from 1974–1977. They also co-created Six from Sirius, Slash Maraud, and S.C.I. Spy, and have worked together on comics projects featuring Batman, Conan the Barbarian and James Bond.
Moench has frequently been paired with the artist and inker team of Kelley Jones and John Beatty on several Elseworlds Graphic Novels and a long run of the monthly Batman comic.
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November 27, 2020
Well this volume ends the series run and the story of the 1st Captain Marvel and it goes out with a Bang. Marvel really did a great job with the graphic novel "The Death of Captain Marvel" fantastic art and story that gives us the death of the 1st major superhero in comic history. Very recommended read
August 24, 2019
This book collects the last of the original Captain Marvel Comics featuring Mar-vell of the Kree.
Issues 57-62 are the last of the on-going series and contain one over-arching plot about Mar-vel having to stop Thanos post-death plans to destroy Titan and openly unleash death on the Universe. The story is wrapped up in Marvel Spotlight #1 and #2. Throughout the adventure he's joined by Drax the Destroyer who promises to kill him after the adventure because he was in the vicinity with Thanos was killed. Mar-vel also meets and falls in love with Eloyius, a creation of the mad computer Isaac.
Marvel Spotlight #3 and #4 have a new threat emerge. Issue 4 is drawn by Steve Ditko and that style is such a treat to see.
Marvel Spotlight #8 is another solo story and features Frank Miller showing some really impressive art that's far different from much of his later stuff.
There's a story from Marvel Superheroes #3 that was submitted in the 1980s and never published but finally printed in the 1990s where Mar-vell loses his powers and its tied to a mysterious woman. It's an interesting idea, but it has a couple problems. The villains are standard crooks which don't match well against Mar-vel and take a ridiculous amount of time to catch up to him. In addition, the writer seemed to forget Eloyius existed.
This sets up Marvel Graphic Novel #1: The Death of Captain Marvel, and its superb as everyone comes to grips with Mar-vel's mortality. Its moving at times because the characters are real and reactions are believable. There are a few surprise in who comes to honor him and who doesn't. The story feels very intimate and personal but can pull back for an epic splash page. It's thought-provoking, artistic, and has held up over time very well.
The book concludes with a back-up story from Logan's Run that includes Drax and Thanos for some reason.
Overall, it's a great end for a great character. At its worst, this book is mostly good space opera and then in the Graphic Novel it goes to another level.
Overall, a really solid classic superhero read.
Issues 57-62 are the last of the on-going series and contain one over-arching plot about Mar-vel having to stop Thanos post-death plans to destroy Titan and openly unleash death on the Universe. The story is wrapped up in Marvel Spotlight #1 and #2. Throughout the adventure he's joined by Drax the Destroyer who promises to kill him after the adventure because he was in the vicinity with Thanos was killed. Mar-vel also meets and falls in love with Eloyius, a creation of the mad computer Isaac.
Marvel Spotlight #3 and #4 have a new threat emerge. Issue 4 is drawn by Steve Ditko and that style is such a treat to see.
Marvel Spotlight #8 is another solo story and features Frank Miller showing some really impressive art that's far different from much of his later stuff.
There's a story from Marvel Superheroes #3 that was submitted in the 1980s and never published but finally printed in the 1990s where Mar-vell loses his powers and its tied to a mysterious woman. It's an interesting idea, but it has a couple problems. The villains are standard crooks which don't match well against Mar-vel and take a ridiculous amount of time to catch up to him. In addition, the writer seemed to forget Eloyius existed.
This sets up Marvel Graphic Novel #1: The Death of Captain Marvel, and its superb as everyone comes to grips with Mar-vel's mortality. Its moving at times because the characters are real and reactions are believable. There are a few surprise in who comes to honor him and who doesn't. The story feels very intimate and personal but can pull back for an epic splash page. It's thought-provoking, artistic, and has held up over time very well.
The book concludes with a back-up story from Logan's Run that includes Drax and Thanos for some reason.
Overall, it's a great end for a great character. At its worst, this book is mostly good space opera and then in the Graphic Novel it goes to another level.
Overall, a really solid classic superhero read.
December 12, 2024
Throughout the entirety of his run, Captain Marvel has remained a consistently fascinating mess.
This volume brings his story to a close. For the most part it is not very good. But for the final story Jim Starlin returns and does an excellent job weaving together the whole of Captain Marvel's past and letting us watch the present as Mar-Vell deals with his impending death. And really, what else could they have done with this character.
This volume brings his story to a close. For the most part it is not very good. But for the final story Jim Starlin returns and does an excellent job weaving together the whole of Captain Marvel's past and letting us watch the present as Mar-Vell deals with his impending death. And really, what else could they have done with this character.
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July 5, 2021
The saga of the original Marvel Comics Captain Marvel comes to an end in this volume in the appropriately-titled "The Death of Captain Marvel". Parts of this story are quite moving, but a lot of this book is overly-complex (as a lot of the late-70s Marvel comics tended to get).
February 24, 2017
Marvel deserved better
Captain marvel, when written and drawn by Jim Starlin, was one of my favorite characters. When Jim left, dine of the sparkle for the character left as well. In this volume the art by pat Broderick for the most, is awesome. The beginning stories with an insane Isaac running rampant, are ok. But the cream of the crop is the death of captain marvel, the lone hero in the marvel universe who stayed dead. Trivia: take a good look at the back cover - Jim snuck superman in there.
Captain marvel, when written and drawn by Jim Starlin, was one of my favorite characters. When Jim left, dine of the sparkle for the character left as well. In this volume the art by pat Broderick for the most, is awesome. The beginning stories with an insane Isaac running rampant, are ok. But the cream of the crop is the death of captain marvel, the lone hero in the marvel universe who stayed dead. Trivia: take a good look at the back cover - Jim snuck superman in there.
October 6, 2016
Honestly? This volume is for complete-ists only. It's not the best Capt Marvel material. It does include the Death of CM. Personally, I don't like that piece. Most do. Not I. Kills off one of my favs. How can I like that. And they still haven't brought him back! Grumble!
September 20, 2017
Isaac the computer turns evil by the programming of late Thanos and threathens the inhabitants of Titan and Marvel, Drax and Rick goes to the rescue. Also includes Marvels death.
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