Marvel Comics Presents

    (Marvel, 1988-1995, 2001)
™ and © Marvel Entertainment Group

Marvel Comics Presents is a bit like the old adventure reels in Saturday afternoon cinema. It takes four different storylines and presents them as serials, with a new issue every two weeks. This lets Marvel experiment with a number of new story ideas while staying reasonably sure that if one doesn’t appeal to the readers, the other three will.

In most issues, at least one of the stories has featured the X-Men’s Wolverine. The other stories have covered diverse characters from Ghost Rider to Nth Man. However, many people will remember the series for the 12-part story entitled “Weapon X.” This series by Barry Windsor-Smith served as a sort of origin for Wolverine, telling the story of the grisly experiment which laced his bones with adamantium, and of the brutal methods by which the experimenters tried to turn him into a human killing machine.
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Marvel Comics Presents #1

September, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
11 copies available from $4.00
Al Milgrom, Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve GerberJohn Buscema, Tom Grindberg, Tom Sutton, Al Milgrom
Marvel Comics Presents #2

September, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
15 copies available from $2.00
Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, Al MilgromJohn Buscema, Tom Grindberg, Tom Sutton, Al Milgrom
Marvel Comics Presents #3

September, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
21 copies available from $1.25
Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, Al MilgromJohn Buscema, Tom Grindberg, Tom Sutton, Al Milgrom
Marvel Comics Presents #4

October, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
23 copies available from $0.25
Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, Al MilgromJohn Buscema, Tom Grindberg, Tom Sutton, Al Milgrom
Marvel Comics Presents #5

October, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
24 copies available from $1.25
Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, Terry KavanaghJohn Buscema, Tom Grindberg, Tom Sutton, Dwayne Turner
Marvel Comics Presents #5 Newsstand Edition

October, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $4.99
Newsstand Edition by John Buscema; Wolverine, Man-Thing, Shang-Chi, Daredevil Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, Terry KavanaghJohn Buscema, Tom Grindberg, Tom Sutton, Dwayne Turner
Marvel Comics Presents #6

November, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
21 copies available from $1.50
Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, Bobbie ChaseJohn Buscema, Tom Grindberg, Tom Sutton, Jeff Purves
Marvel Comics Presents #6 Newsstand Edition

November, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
2 copies available from $3.00
Newsstand Edition by John Buscema; Wolverine, Man-Thing, Shang-Chi, Hulk Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, Bobbie ChaseJohn Buscema, Tom Grindberg, Tom Sutton, Jeff Purves
Marvel Comics Presents #7

November, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
23 copies available from $1.20
Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, Steve Ditko, Hollis BrightJohn Buscema, Tom Grindberg, Tom Sutton, Steve Ditko
Marvel Comics Presents #7 Newsstand Edition

November, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $4.99
Newsstand Edition by Bob Layton; Wolverine, Man-Thing, Shang-Chi, Sub-Mariner Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, Steve Ditko, Hollis BrightJohn Buscema, Tom Grindberg, Tom Sutton, Steve Ditko
Marvel Comics Presents #8

December, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
18 copies available from $1.25
Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, Sholly FischJohn Buscema, Tom Grindberg, Tom Sutton, Javier Saltares
Marvel Comics Presents #9

December, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
19 copies available from $2.25
Chris Claremont, Steve Gerber, Marc McLaurin, Scott LobdellJohn Buscema, Brad K. Joyce, Larry Alexander, Tony Salmons
Marvel Comics Presents #9 Newsstand Edition

December, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $4.99
Newsstand Edition by Brian Murray; Wolverine, Man-Thing, Cloak, El Aguila Chris Claremont, Steve Gerber, Marc McLaurin, Scott LobdellJohn Buscema, Brad K. Joyce, Larry Alexander, Tony Salmons
Marvel Comics Presents #10

January, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
17 copies available from $2.25
Chris Claremont, Steve Gerber, Steve Ditko, Michael Rockwitz, Ann NocentiJohn Buscema, Don Hudson, Steve Ditko, Rick Leonardi
Marvel Comics Presents #11

January, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
15 copies available from $1.75
Steve Gerber, Ann Nocenti, Len Wein, John FigueroaRick Leonardi, Don Hudson, Ron Wilson, Bob Layton
Marvel Comics Presents #11 Newsstand Edition

January, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
2 copies available from $3.32
Newsstand Edition by Rick Leonardi; Colossus, Man-Thing, Ant-Man, Slag Steve Gerber, Ann Nocenti, Len Wein, John FigueroaRick Leonardi, Don Hudson, Ron Wilson, Bob Layton
Marvel Comics Presents #12

February, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
15 copies available from $1.99
Steve Gerber, Ann Nocenti, Chris Henderson, Scott LobdellTom Sutton, Rick Leonardi, Don Heck, Frank Springer
Marvel Comics Presents #13

February, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
11 copies available from $1.20
Don McGregor, Ann Nocenti, Chris Henderson, Bruce JonesRick Leonardi, Gene Colan, Mike Harris, Bruce Jones
Marvel Comics Presents #14

March, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
11 copies available from $1.25
Don McGregor, Ann Nocenti, Fabian Nicieza, Steve Ditko, Mary Jo DuffyRick Leonardi, Gene Colan, Steve Ditko, Larry Alexander
Marvel Comics Presents #15

March, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
13 copies available from $1.80
Don McGregor, Ann Nocenti, Bobbie Chase, Fabian NiciezaRick Leonardi, Gene Colan, Dwayne Turner, Javier Saltares
Marvel Comics Presents #16

March, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
11 copies available from $2.20
Don McGregor, Ann Nocenti, Dwight Jon ZimmermanRick Leonardi, Gene Colan, Larry Dixon, Jim Mooney
Marvel Comics Presents #17

April, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
13 copies available from $1.65
Don McGregor, Ann Nocenti, Scott Lobdell, Bob HarrasRick Leonardi, Gene Colan, Tom Sutton, Ron Lim
Marvel Comics Presents #18

May, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
12 copies available from $2.40
Don McGregor, Bob Harras, John Byrne, Glenn HerdlingJohn Byrne, Gene Colan, Ron Lim, Richard Howell
Marvel Comics Presents #18 Newsstand Edition

May, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $5.99
Newsstand Edition by John Byrne; Black Panther story; Cyclops story; Cyclops, Black Panther, She-Hulk, Willie Lumpkin; She-Hulk story; Willie Lumpkin story Don McGregor, Bob Harras, John Byrne, Glenn HerdlingJohn Byrne, Gene Colan, Ron Lim, Richard Howell
Marvel Comics Presents #19

May, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
12 copies available from $6.00
Wraparound cover by Rob Liefeld; 2nd Appearance of Damage Control Don McGregor, Bob Harras, Fabian Nicieza, Dwayne McDuffieGene Colan, Ron Lim, Mark Badger, Ernie Colón
Marvel Comics Presents #20

May, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
16 copies available from $1.50
Don McGregor, Bob Harras, Fabian Nicieza, Peter B. GillisGene Colan, Ron Lim, Mark Badger
Marvel Comics Presents #21

June, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
15 copies available from $2.40
Don McGregor, Bob Harras, Scott Lobdell, Marc McLaurinGene Colan, Ron Lim, Ron Wilson, Kevin Van Hook
Marvel Comics Presents #22

June, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
14 copies available from $2.40
Don McGregor, Bob Harras, Sue Flaxman, Peter B. GillisGene Colan, Ron Lim, Rodney Ramos, Dave Cockrum
Marvel Comics Presents #23

July, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
19 copies available from $2.00
Don McGregor, Bob Harras, John Figueroa, Fabian NiciezaGene Colan, Ron Lim, Ron Wilson, Dave Cockrum
Marvel Comics Presents #24

July, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
12 copies available from $3.98
Don McGregor, Bob Harras, Scott Lobdell, Howard MackieGene Colan, Ron Lim, Dennis Jensen, Rich Buckler
Marvel Comics Presents #25

August, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
17 copies available from $1.75
Wraparound cover by Kevin Maguire; 1st appearance of Nth Man (John Doe); Origin of Nth Man (John Doe) Don McGregor, Howard Mackie, Larry Hama, Scott LobdellGene Colan, Rich Buckler, Ron Wagner, Don Hudson
Marvel Comics Presents #26

August, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
12 copies available from $2.00
Wraparound cover by Paul Gulacy; 1st appearance of Coldblood (Eric Savin) Don McGregor, Howard Mackie, Doug Moench, Peter DavidGene Colan, Rich Buckler, Paul Gulacy, Jeff Purves
Marvel Comics Presents #26 Newsstand Edition

August, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $6.55
Newsstand Edition by Paul Gulacy; 1st appearance of Coldblood (Eric Savin) Don McGregor, Howard Mackie, Doug Moench, Peter DavidGene Colan, Rich Buckler, Paul Gulacy, Jeff Purves
Marvel Comics Presents #27

September, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
10 copies available from $1.25
Don McGregor, Howard Mackie, Doug Moench, Scott LobdellGene Colan, Rich Buckler, Paul Gulacy, Ron Wilson
Marvel Comics Presents #27 Newsstand Edition

September, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
2 copies available from $3.54
Newsstand Edition by Al Milgrom; Havok Don McGregor, Howard Mackie, Doug Moench, Scott LobdellGene Colan, Rich Buckler, Paul Gulacy, Ron Wilson
Marvel Comics Presents #28

September, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
13 copies available from $1.50
Don McGregor, Howard Mackie, Doug Moench, Robert CampanellaGene Colan, Rich Buckler, Paul Gulacy, Javier Saltares
Marvel Comics Presents #28 Newsstand Edition

September, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
2 copies available from $0.99
Newsstand Edition by Marc Silvestri; Havok Don McGregor, Howard Mackie, Doug Moench, Robert CampanellaGene Colan, Rich Buckler, Paul Gulacy, Javier Saltares
Marvel Comics Presents #29

October, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
16 copies available from $1.50
Don McGregor, Howard Mackie, Doug Moench, Mark GruenwaldGene Colan, Rich Buckler, Paul Gulacy, Paul Ryan
Marvel Comics Presents #30

October, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
16 copies available from $1.50
Don McGregor, Howard Mackie, Doug Moench, Sue FlaxmanGene Colan, Rich Buckler, Paul Gulacy, Tom Morgan
Marvel Comics Presents #30 Newsstand Edition

October, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
2 copies available from $3.99
Newsstand Edition by Steve Geiger; Havok Don McGregor, Howard Mackie, Doug Moench, Sue FlaxmanGene Colan, Rich Buckler, Paul Gulacy, Tom Morgan
Marvel Comics Presents #31

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
16 copies available from $1.50
Don McGregor, Howard Mackie, Doug Moench, Michael HigginsGene Colan, Rich Buckler, Paul Gulacy, Erik Larsen
Marvel Comics Presents #32

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
5 copies available from $2.00
Don McGregor, Doug Moench, Michael Higgins, Scott LobdellGene Colan, Paul Gulacy, Erik Larsen, Don Heck
Marvel Comics Presents #32 Newsstand Edition

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $11.98
Newsstand Edition by Todd McFarlane; Excalibur Don McGregor, Doug Moench, Michael Higgins, Scott LobdellGene Colan, Paul Gulacy, Erik Larsen, Don Heck
Marvel Comics Presents #33

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
14 copies available from $3.00
Wraparound cover by Paul Ryan; Excalibur Don McGregor, Doug Moench, Michael HigginsGene Colan, Paul Gulacy, Jim Lee, Erik Larsen
Marvel Comics Presents #34

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
14 copies available from $1.50
Don McGregor, Doug Moench, Michael Higgins, Sholly FischGene Colan, Paul Gulacy, Erik Larsen, Jack Sparling
Marvel Comics Presents #34 Newsstand Edition

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $3.99
Newsstand Edition by Paul Smith; Excalibur Don McGregor, Doug Moench, Michael Higgins, Sholly FischGene Colan, Paul Gulacy, Erik Larsen, Jack Sparling
Marvel Comics Presents #35

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
13 copies available from $2.98
Don McGregor, Doug Moench, Michael Higgins, Fabian NiciezaGene Colan, Paul Gulacy, Erik Larsen
Marvel Comics Presents #35 Newsstand Edition

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $3.98
Newsstand Edition by Tom Grindberg; 1st appearance of Starduster (Her) Don McGregor, Doug Moench, Michael Higgins, Fabian NiciezaGene Colan, Paul Gulacy, Erik Larsen
Marvel Comics Presents #36

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
12 copies available from $0.90
Don McGregor, Michael Higgins, Jack C. HarrisGene Colan, Erik Larsen, June Brigman
Marvel Comics Presents #37

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
12 copies available from $2.50
Don McGregor, Michael Higgins, Dwight Jon ZimmermanGene Colan, Erik Larsen, Rodney Ramos
Marvel Comics Presents #37 Newsstand Edition

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $1.99
Newsstand Edition by Dave Cockrum; Excalibur Don McGregor, Michael Higgins, Dwight Jon ZimmermanGene Colan, Erik Larsen, Rodney Ramos
Marvel Comics Presents #38

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
17 copies available from $1.75
Michael Higgins, Marv Wolfman, Bill MumyErik Larsen, Javier Saltares, Marshall Rogers, John Buscema
Marvel Comics Presents #38 Newsstand Edition

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $0.99
Newsstand Edition by Mark Badger; Excalibur Michael Higgins, Marv Wolfman, Bill MumyErik Larsen, Javier Saltares, Marshall Rogers, John Buscema
Marvel Comics Presents #39

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
14 copies available from $1.50
Michael Higgins, Marv Wolfman, Bob Layton, Bill MumyErik Larsen, Javier Saltares, John Buscema, Bob Layton, Aaron Lopresti
Marvel Comics Presents #40

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
14 copies available from $1.75
Michael Higgins, Marv Wolfman, Bob Layton, Scott LobdellJavier Saltares, John Buscema, Bob Layton, Don Heck
Marvel Comics Presents #40 Newsstand Edition

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $3.99
Newsstand Edition by Marshall Rogers; Indicia says Dec 1989 but #39 was Jan 1990; Wolverine Michael Higgins, Marv Wolfman, Bob Layton, Scott LobdellJavier Saltares, John Buscema, Bob Layton, Don Heck
Marvel Comics Presents #41

January, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
15 copies available from $1.75
Michael Higgins, Marv Wolfman, Bob Layton, Scott LobdellJavier Saltares, John Buscema, Bob Layton, Dave Cockrum
Marvel Comics Presents #42

January, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
11 copies available from $1.75
Michael Higgins, Marv Wolfman, Fabian Nicieza, Mary Jo DuffyJavier Saltares, John Buscema, Kieron Dwyer, Chris Tsuda
Marvel Comics Presents #43

February, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
11 copies available from $2.40
Michael Higgins, Marv Wolfman, Ed Simmons, Scott LobdellJavier Saltares, John Buscema, Larry Stroman, Mark Bagley
Marvel Comics Presents #44

February, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
9 copies available from $2.13
Michael Higgins, Marv Wolfman, Dan Mishkin, Roy ThomasJavier Saltares, John Buscema, Dave Simons, Gavin Curtis
Marvel Comics Presents #45

March, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
10 copies available from $2.20
Michael Higgins, Marv Wolfman, Peter David, Robert CampanellaJavier Saltares, John Buscema, Herb Trimpe, José Delbo
Marvel Comics Presents #46

March, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
18 copies available from $2.00
Marv Wolfman, Dwight Jon Zimmerman, Fabian Nicieza, Hollis BrightJohn Buscema, Rodney Ramos, Hugh Haynes, Dell Barras
Marvel Comics Presents #47

April, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
17 copies available from $1.50
Marv Wolfman, Dwight Jon Zimmerman, Len Wein, Deni Loubert, Scott LobdellJohn Buscema, Rodney Ramos, Steve Buccellato, Don Perlin
Marvel Comics Presents #48

April, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
5 copies available from $2.13
Dwight Jon Zimmerman, Erik Larsen, Marc McLaurinRodney Ramos, Erik Larsen, Eric Shanower
Marvel Comics Presents #49

May, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
5 copies available from $3.60
Dwight Jon Zimmerman, Erik Larsen, John Figueroa, Len KaminskiRodney Ramos, Erik Larsen, Ron Wilson, Don Heck
Marvel Comics Presents #49 Newsstand Edition

May, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $4.26
Newsstand Edition by Erik Larsen; 1st appearance of Bloodlust (Beatta Dubiel); 1st appearance of Whiplash (Leeann Foreman) Dwight Jon Zimmerman, Erik Larsen, John Figueroa, Len KaminskiRodney Ramos, Erik Larsen, Ron Wilson, Don Heck
Marvel Comics Presents #50

May, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
4 copies available from $2.70
Erik Larsen, Bill Mumy, Miguel Ferrer, Ed Simmons, Scott LobdellErik Larsen, Kelley Jones, Dennis Jensen, Jack Sparling
Marvel Comics Presents #51

June, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
3 copies available from $2.38
Rob Liefeld, Bill Mumy, Miguel Ferrer, Steve Saffel, Fabian NiciezaRob Liefeld, Kelley Jones, Mark D. Bright, Don Heck
Marvel Comics Presents #51 Newsstand Edition

June, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $1.00
Newsstand Edition by Paul Gulacy; Wolverine Rob Liefeld, Bill Mumy, Miguel Ferrer, Steve Saffel, Fabian NiciezaRob Liefeld, Kelley Jones, Mark D. Bright, Don Heck
Marvel Comics Presents #52

June, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
11 copies available from $1.99
Rob Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza, Bill Mumy, Miguel Ferrer, Richard Howell, Ron WilsonRob Liefeld, Kelley Jones, Richard Howell, Ron Wilson
Marvel Comics Presents #52 Newsstand Edition

June, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $4.99
Newsstand Edition by Richard Howell; Wolverine Rob Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza, Bill Mumy, Miguel Ferrer, Richard Howell, Ron WilsonRob Liefeld, Kelley Jones, Richard Howell, Ron Wilson
Marvel Comics Presents #53

July, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
10 copies available from $1.25
Len Wein, Rob Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza, Bill Mumy, Miguel FerrerRob Liefeld, Jim Fern, Kelley Jones
Marvel Comics Presents #53 Newsstand Edition

July, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
2 copies available from $2.50
Newsstand Edition by Fred Butler; Wolverine Len Wein, Rob Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza, Bill Mumy, Miguel FerrerRob Liefeld, Jim Fern, Kelley Jones
Marvel Comics Presents #54

July, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
9 copies available from $1.25
Len Wein, Len Kaminski, Michael Higgins, Steve Ditko, Hollis BrightJim Fern, Dave Ross, James W. Fry III, Steve Ditko
Marvel Comics Presents #55

July, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
9 copies available from $1.50
Len Wein, Len Kaminski, Michael Higgins, Scott LobdellJim Fern, Dave Ross, James W. Fry III, Greg Larocque
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