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Doctor Strange Season One #1

By: Greg Pak, Emma Rios
Released: Sep 12, 2012

A window-crashing, high-flying, globe-traveling, ghost-battling adventure from the earliest days of Doctor Strange’s training in the mystic arts! Part Indiana Jones, part Lord of the Rings, thrill to this new tale of how a selfish, arrogant surgeon collided with a hot-headed martial artist to become the greatest team the mystic arts have ever see...

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Venomage rated Fantastic Four Annual #1 Sep 13, 2025
8.0

Fantastic Four Annual #1

By: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
Released: May 29, 1963

Namor has finally reunited with the lost people of Atlantis--and has decided to declare war on the surface world! It's up to the Fantastic Four to save the human race from an Atlantean army!

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Venomage reviewed Strange Tales Annual #2 Sep 12, 2025
5.0

Strange Tales Annual #2 is mostly interesting because of its historical value—it features an early team-up between Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Seeing two young, hot-headed heroes clash before eventually working together is fun in theory, and it gives a glimpse of Marvel experimenting with shared-universe storytelling in the early ’60s.

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Strange Tales Annual #2

By: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby

A jealous Human Torch wanted to derail Spidey’s day, but now the hothead is helping the Wall-Crawler take down notorious art thief, The Fox!

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Venomage rated Strange Tales #115 Sep 12, 2025
5.5

Strange Tales #115

By: Stan Lee, Dick Ayers

As never seen before! The Torch disguises himself as Spidey just so he can successfully scorch Sandman!

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Venomage rated Strange Tales #114 Sep 12, 2025
4.5

Strange Tales #114

By: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko

Torch meets Captain America for the first time!

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Venomage rated Strange Tales #113 Sep 12, 2025
2.5

Strange Tales #113

By: Joe Carter, Dick Ayers

The Plantman tries to frame Doris Evans’ father for robbing a store. Now, Johnny must work tirelessly to clear Mr. Evans’ name! (note: this issue only contains the Human Torch story)

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Venomage rated Strange Tales #112 Sep 12, 2025
4.5

Strange Tales #112

By: Joe Carter, Dick Ayers

Attempting to improve his reputation, Johnny fights a villain that has stolen the mysterious Project X!

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Venomage rated Strange Tales #111 Sep 12, 2025
3.0

Strange Tales #111

By: Steve Ditko

The Human Torch fights the Asbestos Man! (note: this issue contains only the Human Torch and Dr. Strange stories)

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Venomage rated Strange Tales #110 Sep 11, 2025
3.5

Strange Tales #110

By: H. E. Huntley, Dick Ayers

Stan Lee and Steve Ditko introduce the Sorcerer Supreme! In his first appearance, the Doctor aids a man plagued by a recurring nightmare -- by entering the dream itself! Also your first entry into the Sanctum Sanctorum, mystical HQ of Doc Strange.

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Venomage rated Strange Tales #109 Sep 11, 2025
2.0

Strange Tales #109

By: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby

The man known as only as “The Sorcerer”, unleashes Pandora’s Box on Johnny Storm! The Human Torch must make his escape…and fast! (note: this issue only contains the Human Torch story)

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Venomage rated Strange Tales #108 Sep 11, 2025
3.0

Strange Tales #108

By: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby

Gangster Tobin learns that the Human Torch is investigating him. Tobin then teams up with another foe of the Human Torch, the Painter, to end him once and for all! (note: this issue only contains the Human Torch story)

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Venomage rated Strange Tales #107 Sep 11, 2025
5.5

Strange Tales #107

By: Stan Lee, Dick Ayers

The Fantastic Four plan their next adventure…sans Johnny! Feeling left out, the Human Torch decides to prove himself by taking down Namor on his own! (note: this issue only contains the Human Torch story)

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6.0

Spider-Man / Doctor Octopus: Year One #5

By: Zeb Wells, Kaare Andrews
Released: Dec 8, 2004

The brutal conclusion to the fantastic series, featuring the first epic battle between The Amazing Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus!!

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3.5

Spider-Man / Doctor Octopus: Year One #4

By: Zeb Wells, Kaare Andrews
Released: Nov 3, 2004

As poisonous radiation courses through his bloodstream, a vicious Doctor Octopus cracks the secret of Spider-Man and prepares for a battle that will forever define his relationship with the wall crawler.

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5.5

Spider-Man / Doctor Octopus: Year One #3

By: Zeb Wells, Kaare Andrews
Released: Aug 18, 2004

Emerging from a brutal accident that nearly took his life, Otto takes his first steps into the depths of madness...with the help of four of the deadliest weapons on the face of the Earth. Featuring the first face-to-face encounter between Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus!

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4.5

Spider-Man / Doctor Octopus: Year One #2

By: Zeb Wells, Kaare Andrews
Released: Jun 30, 2004

When the military attempts to harness Doc Ock's brilliance, have they made a deal with someone they can't hope to control? Featuring the first encounter between Doctor Octopus and Peter Parker, the first appearance of Doc Ock's arms, and the true inspiration that led him to build his remarkable appendages -- which may have come from a certain wall-...

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5.5

Spider-Man / Doctor Octopus: Year One #1

By: Zeb Wells, Kaare Andrews
Released: Jun 16, 2004

Every kid thinks he's different; some are. Now, peer behind the curtain of Doctor Octopus' childhood to witness the formative years of this mad genius!

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Venomage reviewed Spider-Man: Season One #1 Sep 9, 2025
7.0

Spider-Man: Season One is an enjoyable retelling of Peter Parker’s early days as Spider-Man, and while it doesn’t completely reinvent the character, it delivers a solid introduction. The story captures Peter’s struggles with responsibility, school, and his personal life, and it does a good job of showing why he remains one of Marvel’s most relatable heroes.

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Spider-Man: Season One #1

By: Cullen Bunn, Neil Edwards
Released: May 9, 2012

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8.5

Superman: Birthright #12

By: Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Sep 1, 2004

Superman takes on the Kryptonian army in a battle that decides his status in Metropolis. What role will Lex Luthor play and what will the Man of Steel have to give up that will define him for the future? Find out as the 12-issue limited series reaches its explosive finale!

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8.5

Superman: Birthright #11

By: Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Aug 4, 2004

Krypton invades Earth and the people of Metropolis begin rioting and panicking in the streets! Where is Superman and whose side will he be on in the war of worlds? The penultimate chapter of the limited series by Mark Waid and Leinil Yu re-imaging the origin of the Man of Steel!

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7.5

Superman: Birthright #10

By: Mark Waid, Leinil Yu
Released: Jul 7, 2004

Faced with the knowledge of what Lex Luthor has planned for Metropolis, Clark Kent is ready to throw in the towel and head back to Smallville. But is there a greater threat from Krypton that only Superman can prevent?

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Venomage rated Superman: Birthright #9 Sep 8, 2025
7.5

Superman: Birthright #9

By: Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Jun 2, 2004

Clark Kent uncovers what Lex Luthor really has planned for Metropolis, and it could mean the end of Superman. Meanwhile, the Man of Steel gets his first real glimpse of his homeworld as Lex Luthor reveals the truth of Krypton!

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Venomage rated Superman: Birthright #8 Sep 8, 2025
8.0

Superman: Birthright #8

By: Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: May 5, 2004

The startling truth behind Lex Luthor and his time in Smallville is revealed! Witness the rise and fall of Clark Kent's friendship with a young Lex Luthor and find out why his youth has been kept a secret until now...and how it ties into current events in Metropolis!

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Venomage rated Superman: Birthright #7 Sep 8, 2025
7.5

Superman: Birthright #7

By: Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Apr 7, 2004

Superman becomes a super-menace to the citizens of Metropolis as Lex Luthor's revelations make him out to be an inhuman alien. How does the city's new reaction to his presence affect the Man of Steel? Mark Waid and Leinil Yu continue their re-imagined origin tale!

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Venomage rated Superman: Birthright #6 Sep 8, 2025
8.0

Superman: Birthright #6

By: Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Mar 3, 2004

Lex Luthor's first meeting with Clark Kent! What connection between the two has roots in Smallville? Does the master of Metropolis know more about this new hero Superman than anyone else? And what will happen when he decides to make that information public knowledge?

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Venomage rated Superman: Birthright #5 Sep 8, 2025
7.0

Superman: Birthright #5

By: Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Jan 7, 2004

It's Superman vs. the anti-terrorism weapons of Metropolis! When the Man of Steel tracks the recent attacks on the city to their source, he encounters a familiar face--and gains a new enemy--when Lex Luthor and Superman meet for the first time!

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Venomage rated Superman: Birthright #4 Sep 8, 2025
7.5

Superman: Birthright #4

By: Mark Waid, Leinil F. Yu
Released: Dec 3, 2003

Clark Kent's got a job interview at the Daily Planet. While he's there, Metropolis comes under attack--it just might be the first job for...Superman! Plus, Clark, Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane meet for the first time!

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Venomage rated Superman: Birthright #3 Sep 8, 2025
7.0

Superman: Birthright #3

By: Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Nov 5, 2003

Clark Kent returns to Smallville! Clark talks to his parents and begins work with Martha Kent on his costume. But Jonathan Kent doesn't seem too happy about his son's newfound desire for superheroics! The question is why?

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Venomage rated Superman: Birthright #2 Sep 8, 2025
7.0

Superman: Birthright #2

By: Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Oct 1, 2003

Everyone knows Jor-El sent his infant son to Earth to avoid death on Krypton, but now take a closer look at Jor-El's emotional struggles with the decision. Plus, Kal-El's early days on an alien world and the discoveries that set him on the path to becoming a legend!

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Venomage rated Superman: Birthright #1 Sep 7, 2025
7.0

Superman: Birthright #1

By: Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Sep 3, 2003

Everyone knows Jor-El sent his infant son to Earth to avoid death on Krypton, but now take a closer look at Jor-El's emotional struggles with the decision. Plus, Kal-El's early days on an alien world and the discoveries that set him on the path to becoming a legend!

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