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“The Valiant Die But Once” (John Carter: Warlord of Mars #19, November 1978) – MCC105
Trapped in a strange land, John Carter and Dejah Thoris find their bonds of love tested and perhaps found lacking! John carter and a new friend also find their battle skills put to the test in a seemingly endless wave of savages!
JAWS 2 (Marvel Super Special #6) – MCC104
"Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water..." they go and make a sequel!
“Of Lizards Great and Small” (Godzilla #17, December 1978) – MCC103
Using Star Wars as a guideline, we’re exploring comic books based on licensed properties that Marvel Comics published from 1977 to 1986. The team has a plan and does their plan and their plan is solid enough to launch us into the Genuine Godzilla Sh...
“Niagara Nightmare” (Human Fly #16, December 1978) – MCC102
The Human Fly takes on greedy businessmen and really, really careless, incompetent reporters. At Niagara Falls. And none of it is as good as it sounds.
“The Empire Strikes” (Star Wars #18, December 1978) – MCC101
The empire strikes! But it's not striking BACK...not yet, anyway. (And do they really strike in THIS issue? We'll talk about it.)
“The Headmen of Mars” (John Carter Warlord of Mars Annual 2, 1978) (Ben) – MCC100 and CBTM100
To celebrate 100 episodes of both the Marvel’s Cosmic Comics sub-feed AND the main feed, we cover John Carter’s 2nd annual AND John Carter’s big screen appearance! First, The Headmen of Mars, a fantastic story of horror and weirdness! Then,
PRINCESS LEIA Issues 1-5 (Ben) – MCC099 and CBTM097
With news of Carrie Fisher’s passing, plans changed and Ben take a look back at the comic book mini-series that pays a fitting tribute to the character that Carrie Fisher brought to life: Princess Leia. Rebel leader, princess, and icon,
Ridin’ the Rails and the Dinos! (Ben’s Bullpen Bulletin, November 1978) – MCC098
Taking a look at what else is happening at Marvel with the cover date November, 1978. Moon Boy and Devil Dinosaur take on other dino riders, while Machine Man deals with evil scientists, and some advertisements cause some excitement for what's coming t...
“Meanwhile, Back in Helium” (John Carter: Warlord of Mars #18, November 1978) – MCC097
Tars Tarkas battles alone against a contender for his leadership!
“The War in the Washington Monument” (The Human Fly #15, November 1978) – MCC096
The Human Fly grapples with two Vietnam vets who have turned to terrorism to get the word out about the shoddy care wounded veterans are receiving.