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MARYEL IN THE THEMARVaCOWCSCWUP PROUOŁY PRESOTS

1980s

Extended storylines and limited series were in vogue in the 1980s. The decade began with “The Dark Phoenix Saga” in X-Meu and the first tides to star Moon Knight and Shc-Hulk. Ka-Zar the Sauage, Dazzler and “The Court Martial ofYellowjacket” in Aveitgers took center stage in 1981. In 1982, Hercules,Vision and Scarlet Witch and Wolverine werc all had limited series and “The Mystery of the Hobgoblin” began in Antazitig Spiiler-Maii. “The Trial of Reed Richards” in Fantastic Four and new series featuring Alpha Flight, Falcon, Hawkeye, the Thing and the New Mutants began in 1983. Jack of Hearts, Iceman, Prince Nainor, Power Pack and West Coast Aoengers appeared in 1984, as did Secret Wars, a 12-issuc series that crossed over many other Marvcl titles. Bakier the Braoe,

Gargoyle, Longshot,

Nightcrawler and Sąuadron Supreme were highlights of 1985. Along with X-Factor,

Firestar and Elektra: Assassitt, the New Universe was launched in 1986 with six titles, including Justice,

Kickers, hic., and Spitfire and the Troubleshooters. Spider-Man was married in 1987, and 1988 saw the first appearances of Excalibur,

Speedball and Wolfpack.

Damage Control, Nth Man: the Ultimate Ninja and Quasar were all introduccd in 1989.

Dazzler #1 (1981)

Oazzter'3 first issue is the first moothty Marvei titte that is sold exdusiveły through comic book spec i alty Stores.

captain America #255 (1981),

Marvel celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Cap’s first appearance by reveahng never-befixe-seen facts about his oógin.

DAREDEVIL #181 (1982)

DaredevU’s first true iove chaHeoges his greates? enemy to a battle that eods m her death. (8utdon’t worry-she eveniuatfy gets botterf)

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THOR #337 (1983)

The Thonder God learns that he isn’t the orły one worthy enoogh to Rft his magie hammer in the first chapter of “The Saga of Beta Ray Bili."

The avengers #236 (1 983)

The Amazing SpWer-Man temporanly joins Earth's Mightiest Heroes.