Marvel Fanfare

    (Marvel, 1982-1992)
™ and ©1989 Marvel Entertainment Group

A deluxe, bimonthly series, Marvel Fanfare was a way for Marvel to spotlight some of its artistic rising stars while giving the writers a chance to stretch the bounds of established characters.

Throughout its run, Marvel Fanfare featured new stories starring such Marvel greats as Iron Man, Moon Knight, and the Black Widow. In doing so, it stepped beyond the usual “try-out” series to bring us some of the most beautiful and compelling stories these characters were ever featured in.
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Marvel Fanfare #1

March, 1982
Cover Price: $1.25
22 copies available from $3.20
Chris Claremont, Roger McKenzieMichael Golden, Paul Smith, John Byrne, Frank Miller
Marvel Fanfare #2

May, 1982
Cover Price: $1.25
18 copies available from $1.10
Chris Claremont, Roger McKenzieMichael Golden, Trevor Von Eeden
Marvel Fanfare #3

July, 1982
Cover Price: $1.25
23 copies available from $2.20
Chris Claremont, Charlie BoatnerDave Cockrum, Trevor Von Eeden
Marvel Fanfare #4

September, 1982
Cover Price: $1.25
29 copies available from $1.00
Chris Claremont, David Anthony Kraft, David MicheliniePaul Smith, Michael Golden, David Winn
Marvel Fanfare #5

November, 1982
Cover Price: $1.25
20 copies available from $1.40
Chris Claremont, Roger McKenzieMarshall Rogers, P. Craig Russell, Luke McDonnell
Marvel Fanfare #6

January, 1983
Cover Price: $1.25
21 copies available from $2.00
Mike W. Barr, Roger SternSandy Plunkett, Charles Vess
Marvel Fanfare #7

March, 1983
Cover Price: $1.25
19 copies available from $2.00
Steven Grant, Bill MantloJoe Barney, George Freeman
Marvel Fanfare #8

May, 1983
Cover Price: $1.50
26 copies available from $1.40
Peter B. Gillis, Gil KaneCarmine Infantino, Gil Kane
Marvel Fanfare #9

July, 1983
Cover Price: $1.50
17 copies available from $1.25
J.M. DeMatteis, Gil KaneJoe Brozowski, Gil Kane
Marvel Fanfare #10

August, 1983
Cover Price: $1.50
12 copies available from $4.75
George Pérez, Ralph Macchio, Mary Jo DuffyGeorge Pérez, Bob Layton, Gil Kane
Marvel Fanfare #10 Variation A


Cover Price: $3.99
1 copy available for $2.50
Facsimile Edition Cover A by George Pérez; Origin of Black Widow George Pérez, Ralph Macchio, Mary Jo DuffyGeorge Pérez, Bob Layton, Gil Kane
Marvel Fanfare #11

November, 1983
Cover Price: $1.50
20 copies available from $5.75
Ralph Macchio, Mary Jo DuffyGeorge Pérez, Gil Kane
Marvel Fanfare #12

January, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
14 copies available from $4.99
Ralph Macchio, Ann NocentiGeorge Pérez, Roger Stern, Al Milgrom
Marvel Fanfare #13

March, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
9 copies available from $5.25
Ralph Macchio, Alan ZelenetzGeorge Pérez, Charles Vess
Marvel Fanfare #14

May, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
14 copies available from $2.75
Roger McKenzie, Mary Jo DuffyRick Leonardi, Josef Rubinstein, Alan Weiss
Marvel Fanfare #15

July, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
6 copies available from $2.50
Roger McKenzie, Barry Windsor-Smith, Al MilgromBarry Windsor-Smith, Jack Sparling, Al Milgrom
Marvel Fanfare #15 Variation A

May, 2025
Cover Price: $4.99
1 copy available for $4.99
Roger McKenzie, Barry Windsor-Smith, Al MilgromBarry Windsor-Smith, Jack Sparling, Al Milgrom
Marvel Fanfare #16

September, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
12 copies available from $1.00
Bill Mantlo, Marv WolfmanMike Mignola, Dave Cockrum
Marvel Fanfare #17

November, 1984
Cover Price: $1.50
16 copies available from $1.75
Marv Wolfman, David Anthony KraftDave Cockrum, Tony Salmons
Marvel Fanfare #18

January, 1985
Cover Price: $1.50
12 copies available from $2.85
Roger SternFrank Miller, Kevin Nowlan, Terry Austin
Marvel Fanfare #19

March, 1985
Cover Price: $1.50
13 copies available from $1.00
Bill MantloTony Salmons, Jim Starlin
Marvel Fanfare #20

May, 1985
Cover Price: $1.50
8 copies available from $2.45
Jim StarlinJim Starlin, Charles Vess, Carl Potts
Marvel Fanfare #21


Cover Price: $1.50
10 copies available from $3.12
Jim StarlinJim Starlin
Marvel Fanfare #22

September, 1985
Cover Price: $1.50
14 copies available from $1.00
Roger McKenzieKen Steacy
Marvel Fanfare #23

November, 1985
Cover Price: $1.50
13 copies available from $2.00
Roger McKenzieKen Steacy
Marvel Fanfare #24

January, 1986
Cover Price: $1.50
8 copies available from $3.00
Doug Moench, Chris ClaremontMike Ploog, Dave Ross, Pat Broderick, John Buscema
Marvel Fanfare #25

March, 1986
Cover Price: $1.50
7 copies available from $4.00
Doug Moench, Bill MantloPat Broderick, Dave Sim, June Brigman
Marvel Fanfare #26

May, 1986
Cover Price: $1.50
14 copies available from $0.50
Doug Moench, Will JungkuntzPat Broderick, Will Jungkuntz
Marvel Fanfare #27

July, 1986
Cover Price: $1.50
15 copies available from $1.50
Bill Mantlo, Marc HempelTony Salmons, Marc Hempel
Marvel Fanfare #28

September, 1986
Cover Price: $1.50
7 copies available from $1.50
Bill MantloKen Steacy
Marvel Fanfare #29

November, 1986
Cover Price: $1.50
2 copies available from $4.25
John Byrne, Norm BreyfogleJohn Byrne, Norm Breyfogle
Marvel Fanfare #30

January, 1987
Cover Price: $1.50
3 copies available from $3.50
Ann NocentiBrent Anderson
Marvel Fanfare #31

March, 1987
Cover Price: $1.50
8 copies available from $1.00
J.M. DeMatteis, Kerry Gammill, Al Milgrom, Mark Wheatley, Norm BreyfogleKerry Gammill, Al Milgrom, Mark Wheatley, Norm Breyfogle
Marvel Fanfare #32

May, 1987
Cover Price: $1.50
12 copies available from $2.00
J.M. DeMatteis, Kerry Gammill, Al Milgrom, Roger McKenzieKerry Gammill, Paul Smith
Marvel Fanfare #33

July, 1987
Cover Price: $1.50
21 copies available from $0.56
Chris ClaremontJune Brigman
Marvel Fanfare #34

September, 1987
Cover Price: $1.50
7 copies available from $2.25
Alan ZelenetzCharles Vess, Mike Mignola
Marvel Fanfare #35

November, 1987
Cover Price: $1.50
6 copies available from $4.00
Alan ZelenetzAlan Zelenetz, Charles Vess, Craig Hamilton, Bret Blevins
Marvel Fanfare #36

January, 1988
Cover Price: $1.50
5 copies available from $2.75
Alan Zelenetz, Michael FleisherAlan Zelenetz, Charles Vess, Tom Sutton
Marvel Fanfare #37

March, 1988
Cover Price: $1.50
5 copies available from $1.60
Alan Zelenetz, Mark BoraxCharles Vess, Norm Breyfogle, Al Milgrom, Bret Blevins, Arthur Adams, Tom Sutton, Walt Simonson
Marvel Fanfare #38

April, 1988
Cover Price: $1.50
5 copies available from $1.60
Mary Jo DuffyJudith Hunt, Colleen Doran
Marvel Fanfare #39

August, 1988
Cover Price: $1.95
5 copies available from $1.92
J.M. DeMatteis, Mike CarlinJoe Staton, Bob Layton, Bill Reinhold
Marvel Fanfare #40

October, 1988
Cover Price: $1.95
2 copies available from $4.00
Ann Nocenti, Chris ClaremontDavid Mazzucchelli, Craig Hamilton, Kent Williams, George Pratt
Marvel Fanfare #41

December, 1988
Cover Price: $1.95
5 copies available from $2.35
Walt SimonsonDave Gibbons, Mike Machlan, Bill Reinhold
Marvel Fanfare #42

February, 1989
Cover Price: $1.95
4 copies available from $4.50
Carl Potts, Dennis MalloneeCarl Potts, Terry Shoemaker, Bob Hall
Marvel Fanfare #43

April, 1989
Cover Price: $1.95
2 copies available from $4.00
Bill MantloMike Mignola, Greg Brooks, Brian Murray, Alan Weiss, Kerry Gammill
Marvel Fanfare #44

June, 1989
Cover Price: $1.95
6 copies available from $2.20
Wraparound cover by Ken Steacy; Versus Doctor Doom Ken SteacyKen Steacy
Marvel Fanfare #45

August, 1989
Cover Price: $1.95
2 copies available from $8.00
 Arthur Adams, Brent Anderson, Bret Blevins, Jon Bogdanove, Norm Breyfogle, John Buscema, Howard Chaykin, Michael Golden, Jackson “Butch” Guice, Klaus Janson, Michael W. Kaluta, Bob Layton, Jim Lee, Steve Leialoha, Rick Leonardi, Mike Mignola, Kevin Nowlan, Sandy Plunkett, Bill Reinhold, Marshall Rogers, John Romita Jr., Steve Rude, P. Craig Russell, Terry Shoemaker, Bill Sienkiewicz, Walt Simonson, Paul Smith, Ken Steacy, Charles Vess, Alan Weiss, Barry Windsor-Smith, Mike Zeck
Marvel Fanfare #46

October, 1989
Cover Price: $1.95
11 copies available from $2.40
Mike W. Barr, Al Milgrom, Danny FingerothLouis Williams, Al Milgrom, Tod Smith
Marvel Fanfare #47

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.95
3 copies available from $3.95
Bill Mantlo, Michael GoldenMichael Golden
Marvel Fanfare #48

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.95
6 copies available from $1.80
Dwight Jon Zimmerman, Michael Higgins, Sue FlaxmanKerry Gammill, Ron Wilson, Don Perlin
Marvel Fanfare #49

February, 1990
Cover Price: $1.95
8 copies available from $3.50
Alan Weiss, Mike W. BarrAlan Weiss, Tod Smith
Marvel Fanfare #50

April, 1990
Cover Price: $2.25
10 copies available from $2.00
Mary Jo DuffyJoe Staton, Mark Badger
Marvel Fanfare #51

June, 1990
Cover Price: $2.95
6 copies available from $3.25
Wraparound cover by John Buscema; Versus Mangog Steve Englehart, Dean SchreckJohn Buscema, Gene Colan, Ron Lim
Marvel Fanfare #52

August, 1990
Cover Price: $2.25
6 copies available from $2.50
Steven Grant, Dean SchreckScott Hampton, Ernie Chan, Gene Colan, Paul Ryan
Marvel Fanfare #53

October, 1990
Cover Price: $2.25
7 copies available from $1.75
Steven GrantJohn Buscema, June Brigman, Dave Ross
Marvel Fanfare #54

December, 1990
Cover Price: $2.25
6 copies available from $3.25
Steven Grant, Richard HowellTod Smith, Richard Howell, June Brigman
Marvel Fanfare #55

February, 1991
Cover Price: $2.25
3 copies available from $1.50
Terry Austin, Al Milgrom, Richard HowellColleen Doran, Al Milgrom, Richard Howell
Marvel Fanfare #56

April, 1991
Cover Price: $2.25
1 copy available for $15.00
Steve Gerber, Bill MantloCarmine Infantino, Don Heck
Marvel Fanfare #57

June, 1991
Cover Price: $2.25
1 copy available for $15.50
Steve Gerber, Bill Mantlo, Al MilgromBret Blevins, George Freeman, Al Milgrom, Norm Breyfogle
Marvel Fanfare #58

August, 1991
Cover Price: $2.25
4 copies available from $15.50
Steve Gerber, Bill MantloBret Blevins, Sandy Plunkett, Jeff Johnson, Jim Lee, Andre Coates
Marvel Fanfare #59

October, 1991
Cover Price: $2.25
1 copy available for $24.00
Steve Gerber, Richard HowellRichard Howell, Tony DeZuniga
Marvel Fanfare Book #1


Cover Price: $24.99
1 copy available for $15.00
Chris Claremont, Roger McKenzie, Charlie Boatner, David Anthony Kraft, David Winn, David Michelinie, Mike W. Barr, Sandy Plunkett, Roger Stern, Steven Grant, Bill MantloMichael Golden, Paul Smith, Trevor Von Eeden, Dave Cockrum, Marshall Rogers, Luke McDonnell, Sandy Plunkett, Charles Vess, Joe Barney, George Freeman