Marvel Saga

    (Marvel, 1985-1987)
™ and ©1985 Marvel Entertainment Group

One of the unique things about Marvel is that it has created a Marvel Universe within the real one, and has taken great pains over the years to be true to it. Marvel Saga traced the evolution of the Marvel Universe, beginning with the space-shot that created the Fantastic Four, up through the events of the current day (or at least until 1987, when this series concluded).

Marvel Saga presents the origins of every major Marvel character, along with the key elements in each one’s lives. What’s more, it follows the many crossed paths of these characters, showing us how they got to be where they are now.
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Marvel Saga #1

December, 1985
Cover Price: $1.00
22 copies available from $1.08
Wraparound Cover by Ron Frenz; Origin of Alpha Flight; Origin of Fantastic Four; Origin of X-Men Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, H.E. Huntley, John ByrneJack Kirby, John Byrne, Don Heck, Ron Wilson, Sal Buscema, Ron Frenz
Marvel Saga #1 Newsstand Edition

December, 1985
Cover Price: $1.00
2 copies available from $1.66
Newsstand Edition by Ron Frenz; Origin of Alpha Flight; Origin of Fantastic Four; Origin of X-Men Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, H.E. Huntley, John ByrneJack Kirby, John Byrne, Don Heck, Ron Wilson, Sal Buscema, Ron Frenz
Marvel Saga #2

January, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
14 copies available from $1.10
Wraparound Cover by Ron Frenz; Origin of Spider-Man; Origin of Hulk Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Roger SternDick Ayers, Greg Larocque, Jack Kirby, Paul Reinman, Sol Brodsky, Steve Ditko, Ron Frenz
Marvel Saga #3

February, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
13 copies available from $1.25
Wraparound Cover by Ron Frenz; Origin of Doctor Doom; Origin of Sub-Mariner; Origin of Spider-Man Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, John Byrne, Mike FriedrichRon Frenz, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Buscema, John Byrne, Alex Schomburg, Werner Roth, Bill Everett, Gil Kane, Frank Robbins, John Romita Sr., Dick Ayers, Sol Brodsky
Marvel Saga #3 Newsstand Edition

February, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
2 copies available from $1.00
Newsstand Edition by Ron Frenz; Origin of Doctor Doom; Origin of Spider-Man; Origin of Sub-Mariner Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, John Byrne, Mike FriedrichRon Frenz, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Buscema, John Byrne, Alex Schomburg, Werner Roth, Bill Everett, Gil Kane, Frank Robbins, John Romita Sr., Dick Ayers, Sol Brodsky
Marvel Saga #4

March, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
10 copies available from $0.50
Wraparound cover by Jackson “Butch” Guice; Origin of Thor Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Chris Claremont, Larry Lieber, Alan ZelenetzAlex Toth, Bob Hall, Brent Anderson, Dave Cockrum, Dick Ayers, Frank Miller, Herb Trimpe, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, John Byrne, Werner Roth, Tom Morgan
Marvel Saga #4 Newsstand Edition

March, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
1 copy available for $1.75
Newsstand Edition by Jackson “Butch” Guice; Origin of Thor Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Chris Claremont, Larry Lieber, Alan ZelenetzAlex Toth, Bob Hall, Brent Anderson, Dave Cockrum, Dick Ayers, Frank Miller, Herb Trimpe, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, John Byrne, Werner Roth, Tom Morgan
Marvel Saga #5

April, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
14 copies available from $1.25
Wraparound cover by Paul Ryan; Origin of Angel; Origin of Iceman; Origin of Loki Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Roy Thomas, Tom DeFalco, David Michelinie, Arnold Drake, Gary FriedrichJack Kirby, Werner Roth, George Tuska, Don Heck, Jerry Bingham, Dick Ayers, George Roussos, Chic Stone
Marvel Saga #5 Newsstand Edition

April, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
2 copies available from $1.00
Newsstand Edition by Paul Ryan; Origin of Angel; Origin of Iceman; Origin of Loki Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Roy Thomas, Tom DeFalco, David Michelinie, Arnold Drake, Gary FriedrichJack Kirby, Werner Roth, George Tuska, Don Heck, Jerry Bingham, Dick Ayers, George Roussos, Chic Stone
Marvel Saga #6

May, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
13 copies available from $1.25
Wraparound cover by Brent Anderson; Origin of Asgard; Origin of Iron Man; Origin of Odin Alan Zelenetz, Gary Friedrich, Gerry Conway, Larry Lieber, Stan Lee, Steve Englehart, Walt Simonson, Peter SandersonDick Ayers, Don Heck, George Roussos, George Tuska, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Walt Simonson, Al Milgrom
Marvel Saga #6 Newsstand Edition

May, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
2 copies available from $1.00
Newsstand Edition by Brent Anderson; Origin of Asgard; Origin of Iron Man; Origin of Odin Alan Zelenetz, Gary Friedrich, Gerry Conway, Larry Lieber, Stan Lee, Steve Englehart, Walt Simonson, Peter SandersonDick Ayers, Don Heck, George Roussos, George Tuska, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Walt Simonson, Al Milgrom
Marvel Saga #7

June, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
13 copies available from $1.75
Wraparound cover by Brent Anderson; Origin of Iron Man; Thor; The Hulk; Fantastic Four; Ant-Man; Egghead David Michelinie, Larry Lieber, Roy Thomas, Stan Lee, Peter SandersonBarry Windsor-Smith, Bob Layton, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Jack Kirby, Jim Mooney, John Romita Jr., Steve Ditko
Marvel Saga #7 Newsstand Edition

June, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
3 copies available from $1.25
Newsstand Edition by Brent Anderson; Origin of Iron Man; Ant-Man; Egghead; Fantastic Four; The Hulk; Thor David Michelinie, Larry Lieber, Roy Thomas, Stan Lee, Peter SandersonBarry Windsor-Smith, Bob Layton, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Jack Kirby, Jim Mooney, John Romita Jr., Steve Ditko
Marvel Saga #8

July, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
11 copies available from $3.00
Wraparound cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson; First Encounters: Cyclops & Iceman Vs. The Angel; Hulk and Spiderman’s First Battles with the Fantastic Four Larry Lieber, Robert Bernstein, Roy Thomas, Stan Lee, Peter SandersonDick Ayers, Don Heck, Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky, Steve Ditko, Ron Frenz, Walt Simonson, Bill Sienkiewicz
Marvel Saga #8 Newsstand Edition

July, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
3 copies available from $1.25
Newsstand Edition by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson; First Encounters: Cyclops & Iceman Vs. The Angel; Hulk and Spiderman’s First Battles with the Fantastic Four Larry Lieber, Robert Bernstein, Roy Thomas, Stan Lee, Peter SandersonDick Ayers, Don Heck, Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky, Steve Ditko, Ron Frenz, Walt Simonson, Bill Sienkiewicz
Marvel Saga #9

August, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
9 copies available from $0.80
Wraparound cover by Keith Pollard; Origin of Vulture; Fantastic Four; Sub-Mariner; Thor Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Roger Stern, Steve Englehart, H.E. HuntleyJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, John Romita Jr., John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Marie Severin, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Syd Shores, Joe Staton, Jim Mooney, Steve Geiger
Marvel Saga #9 Newsstand Edition

August, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
1 copy available for $3.98
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Origin of Vulture; Fantastic Four; Sub-Mariner; Thor Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Roger Stern, Steve Englehart, H.E. HuntleyJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, John Romita Jr., John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Marie Severin, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Syd Shores, Joe Staton, Jim Mooney, Steve Geiger
Marvel Saga #10

September, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
12 copies available from $1.00
Wraparound cover by Keith Pollard; Origin of Avengers; Origin of Beast; Origin of Marvel Girl Arnold Drake, Chris Claremont, Dennis O’Neil, Stan Lee, Peter SandersonBill Everett, Dick Ayers, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Steve Ditko, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #10 Newsstand Edition

September, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
1 copy available for $2.99
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Origin of Avengers; Origin of Beast; Origin of Marvel Girl Arnold Drake, Chris Claremont, Dennis O’Neil, Stan Lee, Peter SandersonBill Everett, Dick Ayers, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Steve Ditko, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #11

October, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
12 copies available from $1.00
Wraparound cover by Keith Pollard; Origin of Molecule Man Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Jim Shooter, Chris Claremont, Roger Stern, Mark Gruenwald, Peter B. Gillis, Robert BernsteinJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita Jr., John Buscema, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Al Milgrom, Bob Hall, Arvell Jones, Al Williamson, Steve Leialoha, George Roussos, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #11 Newsstand Edition

October, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
1 copy available for $1.75
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Origin of Molecule Man Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Jim Shooter, Chris Claremont, Roger Stern, Mark Gruenwald, Peter B. Gillis, Robert BernsteinJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita Jr., John Buscema, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Al Milgrom, Bob Hall, Arvell Jones, Al Williamson, Steve Leialoha, George Roussos, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #12

November, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
11 copies available from $0.62
Wraparound cover by Keith Pollard; Captain America revived Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Roger SternJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, John Buscema, John Byrne, John Bolton, Kerry Gammill, Dick Ayers, Chic Stone, George Roussos, Syd Shores, George Tuska, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #12 Newsstand Edition

November, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
1 copy available for $1.00
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Captain America revived Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Roger SternJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, John Buscema, John Byrne, John Bolton, Kerry Gammill, Dick Ayers, Chic Stone, George Roussos, Syd Shores, George Tuska, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #13

December, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
16 copies available from $1.19
Wraparound cover by Keith Pollard; Origin of Daredevil Peter Sanderson, Frank Miller, Gerry Conway, N. Korak, Roger McKenzie, Roy Thomas, Stan LeeBill Everett, Chic Stone, Don Heck, Frank Miller, Gene Colan, George Roussos, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Steve Ditko, Steve Rude, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #13 Newsstand Edition

December, 1986
Cover Price: $1.00
1 copy available for $2.99
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Origin of Daredevil Peter Sanderson, Frank Miller, Gerry Conway, N. Korak, Roger McKenzie, Roy Thomas, Stan LeeBill Everett, Chic Stone, Don Heck, Frank Miller, Gene Colan, George Roussos, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Steve Ditko, Steve Rude, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #14

January, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
14 copies available from $2.25
Wraparound cover by Keith Pollard; Origin of Quicksilver; Origin of Scarlet Witch Peter Sanderson, David Michelinie, Mark Gruenwald, Stan Lee, Steven GrantAl Milgrom, Jack Kirby, John Byrne, John Romita Jr., Steve Ditko, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #14 Newsstand Edition

January, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
2 copies available from $1.50
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Origin of Quicksilver; Origin of Scarlet Witch Peter Sanderson, David Michelinie, Mark Gruenwald, Stan Lee, Steven GrantAl Milgrom, Jack Kirby, John Byrne, John Romita Jr., Steve Ditko, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #15

February, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
10 copies available from $1.90
Wraparound cover by Keith Pollard; Origin of Hawkeye; Origin of Wonder Man Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Larry LieberJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Gene Colan, Chic Stone, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #15 Newsstand Edition

February, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
2 copies available from $1.00
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Origin of Hawkeye; Origin of Wonder Man Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Larry LieberJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Gene Colan, Chic Stone, Keith Pollard
Marvel Saga #16

March, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
11 copies available from $2.86
Wraparound cover by Keith Pollard; Origin of Dormammu; Origin of Frightful Four Peter Sanderson, Len Wein, Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, Roger Stern, Stan Lee, Steve EnglehartChic Stone, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Gene Colan, George Roussos, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Paul Smith, Steve Ditko, Keith Pollard, Ron Frenz
Marvel Saga #16 Newsstand Edition

March, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
1 copy available for $1.00
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Origin of Dormammu; Origin of Frightful Four Peter Sanderson, Len Wein, Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, Roger Stern, Stan Lee, Steve EnglehartChic Stone, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Gene Colan, George Roussos, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Paul Smith, Steve Ditko, Keith Pollard, Ron Frenz
Marvel Saga #17

April, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
8 copies available from $1.67
Wraparound cover by Keith Pollard; Origin of Ka-Zar; Origin of Leader; Origin of Inhumans Peter Sanderson, Bruce Jones, Roy Thomas, Stan LeeChic Stone, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, George Roussos, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Val Mayerik, Ron Frenz
Marvel Saga #17 Newsstand Edition

April, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
2 copies available from $1.00
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Origin of Inhumans; Origin of Ka-Zar; Origin of Leader Peter Sanderson, Bruce Jones, Roy Thomas, Stan LeeChic Stone, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, George Roussos, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Val Mayerik, Ron Frenz
Marvel Saga #18

May, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
7 copies available from $1.75
Peter Sanderson, Larry Ivie, Stan Lee, Steve DitkoBob Powell, Chic Stone, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko, Steve Ditko, James W. Fry III
Marvel Saga #18 Newsstand Edition

May, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
1 copy available for $1.00
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Origin of S.H.I.E.L.D. Peter Sanderson, Larry Ivie, Stan Lee, Steve DitkoBob Powell, Chic Stone, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko, Steve Ditko, James W. Fry III
Marvel Saga #19

June, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
7 copies available from $1.50
Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Steve DitkoJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Wallace Wood, Dick Ayers, Al Milgrom
Marvel Saga #19 Newsstand Edition

June, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
1 copy available for $1.00
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; New Avengers team Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Steve DitkoJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Wallace Wood, Dick Ayers, Al Milgrom
Marvel Saga #20

July, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
9 copies available from $3.00
Back cover pinup; Thor; Avengers; Fantastic Four; Hulk Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Larry LieberJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Bob Forgione, Chic Stone, Al Milgrom
Marvel Saga #20 Newsstand Edition

July, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
1 copy available for $1.00
Newsstand Edition by John Buscema; Avengers; Fantastic Four; Hulk; Thor Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Larry LieberJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Bob Forgione, Chic Stone, Al Milgrom
Marvel Saga #21

August, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
4 copies available from $4.50
Back cover pinup; Thor; Avengers; Fantastic Four; Dr. Strange; Hulk Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Jack KirbyJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Bob Powell, Chic Stone, Alex Toth, Werner Roth, Steve Buccellato, Bruce Solotoff, Tom Morgan, Phil Lord
Marvel Saga #21 Newsstand Edition

August, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
1 copy available for $1.00
Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Avengers; Dr. Strange; Fantastic Four; Hulk; Thor Peter Sanderson, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Jack KirbyJack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Bob Powell, Chic Stone, Alex Toth, Werner Roth, Steve Buccellato, Bruce Solotoff, Tom Morgan, Phil Lord
Marvel Saga #22

September, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
5 copies available from $2.50
Back cover pinup; Origin of Mary Jane Peter David, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, John Romita Sr., Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, Archie Goodwin, Len Wein, Al Milgrom, Marv Wolfman, Roger Stern, Tom DeFalco, James Owsley, david Michelinie, John Romita Jr., Joe Sinnott, Keith Pollard, José Marzan Jr., Steve Geiger, Tom Morgan, Phil LordSteve Ditko, John Romita Sr., John Romita Jr., Don Heck, Gil Kane, Ross Andru, Ron Frenz, Mary Wilshire, Mark D. Bright, Al Williamson, Steve Geiger, Tom Morgan
Marvel Saga #23

October, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
6 copies available from $5.00
Back cover pinup; Inhumans Peter Sanderson, Stan LeeSteve Geiger, Phil Lord, Hector Collazo, Steve Buccellato, Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko
Marvel Saga #24

November, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
5 copies available from $10.79
Back cover pinup; Origin of Galactus Jack Kirby, Stan LeeGeorge Klein, Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, John Buscema, Vince Colletta
Marvel Saga #25

December, 1987
Cover Price: $1.00
2 copies available from $2.75
Wraparound cover by Arthur Adams; Origin of Silver Surfer; Final Issue Peter Sanderson, Jack Kirby, Stan LeeJack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, John Buscema, Vince Colletta, Frank Giacoia, Hector Collazo, Steve Buccellato, Phil Lord