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Issue: The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1
Publication Date: January 1983
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Issues: #1 of 15 Issues (45 Printings)
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Variant: Direct Edition
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
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Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: 1982
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $1.25 CAD
£0.50 GBP
$1.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 35 (0 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: limited series
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reprinted 37 times as/in other Issues.
reprinted 9 times as Content Items in other Issues.
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A: From Abomination to Avengers Quinjet

Illustration  on  Cover, Wraparound
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Angel [Warren Worthington III]; Ant-Man [Scott Lang]; Arcade (villain); Aurora; Ajak; A.I.M. Agents (villains); Ariel [Kitty Pryde; Shadowcat]; Alpha Primitives; Abomination (villain); Absorbing Man (villain); Attuma (villain); Arkon; Arnim Zola (villain); Ares; Arabian Knight; Aquarian [Wundarr]; Annihilus (villain); Anaconda (villain) (hidden behind UPC Box); Angar the Screamer (villain); American Eagle; El Aguila
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In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
Reprint Notes: in Ed Hannigan: Covered (Marvel, 2009 series) #[nn]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Contents page featuring credits and indicia.
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Abomination

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Abomination [Emil Blonsky]; Betty Ross (in panel art)
Synopsis: A profile on the major Hulk villain, The Abomination.
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In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance and origin: Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #90 (April 1967).

Inset panel clip art from: page 10, panel 3 from Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #90 (April 1967).
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Absorbing Man

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Absorbing Man [Carl Creel; Crusher Creel]
Synopsis: A profile on Thor villain, The Absorbing Man.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published January 1986artwork only
In Issue: FlagOfficial Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Hulk 2004 #[nn] published August 2004artwork only, artwork is reversed
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #1 published January 2006artwork only
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
In Content Item: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #1 [Direct Edition] published December 1985
as Absorbing Man [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]artwork only
Reprint Notes: in TSR Marvel Super Heroes Gamers Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1988 series) MU1 [artwork only]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance and origin: Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) # 114 (March 1965).

Inset panel clip art from: page 5, panel 3 from Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #236 (June 1975).
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El Aguila

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): El Aguila [The Eagle; Alejandro Montoya]
Synopsis: A profile on the Spanish swashbuckling anti-hero, El Aguila, or "The Eagle" in English.
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In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First Appearance: Power Man and Iron Fist (Marvel, 1978 series) #58 (August 1979). Dave Cockrum also did the pencils on this character's entry with a different pose for The Official Handbook Of The Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1985 series) #1 (December 1985). In that issue his entry is listed as "Aguila", but the clip art remained the same in both volumes.


Inset panel clip art (altered) from: page 15, panel 5 (Iron Fist removed) from Power Man (Marvel, 1974 series) #65 (October 1980).
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A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics)

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): AIM Agent [A.I.M. Agent]
Synopsis: A profile on the high-technology super-spy organization, AIM [A.I.M.].
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In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance: Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #146 (July 1966). In The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1985 series) #1 (December 1985), this entry is listed as "AIM". No first appearance listed in profile.

Inset panel clip art (altered, including removing Nick Fury's face from view sight) from: "And the Dragon Cried... Death!" page 7, panel 1 from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #163 (December 1967).
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Ajak

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Ajak
Synopsis: A profile on the Eternals character, Ajak.
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In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance: The Eternals (Marvel, 1976 Series) #2 (August 1976). The artwork for this character's entry is done in "Jack Kirby" style.

Inset panel clip art from: page 9, panel 3 from The Eternals (Marvel, 1976 series) #12 (June 1977).
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Alpha Flight

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Flight [Vindicator [James McDonald Hudson]; Sasquatch [Walter Lankowski]; Aurora [Jean-Marie Beaubier; Jeanne-Marie Beaubier]; Northstar [Jean-Paul Beaubier]; Shaman [Michael Twoyoungmen]; Snowbird [Anne McKenzie]; Marina [Marinna Smallwood]; Puck [Eugene Milton Judd; Eugene Judd]]
Synopsis: A brief profile on the Canadian team, Alpha Flight.
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In Issue: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published January 1986portions of artwork only
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #1 published January 2006portions of artwork only
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
In Content Item: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #1 [Direct Edition] published December 1985
as Alpha Flight [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]portions of artwork only
In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2013
as Alpha Flight [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: First appearance: X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #120 (April 1979). The character headshot art by John Byrne of Guardian (here as Vindicator), Shaman, Sasquatch, Snowbird, Northstar, Puck, and Marinna is reused in The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1985 series) #1 (December 1985). John Byrne also did the artwork for the additional characters added to the team in that series issue. No first appearance listed in entry. Entry is on top half of page shared with the Alpha Primitives entry.
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Alpha Primitives

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Alpha Primitive Drone
Synopsis: Profile on the Inhumans character sub-human worker drones.
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In Issue: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published January 1986artwork only
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #1 published January 2006artwork only
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
In Content Item: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #1 [Direct Edition] published December 1985
as Alpha Primitives [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]artwork only
Reprint Notes: in TSR Marvel Super Heroes Gamers Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1988 series) MU1 [artwork only]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: First appearance: Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #47 (February 1966). Entry is on bottom half of page shared with the Alpha Flight entry. Art is done in "Jack Kirby" style. No first appearance listed in entry.

Inset panel clip art from: page 9, panel 1 from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #47 (February 1966).
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American Eagle

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): American Eagle [Jason Strongbow]
Synopsis: A profile of the Native-American hero, American Eagle.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First Appearance: Marvel Two-in-One Annual (Marvel, 1976 series) #6 (1981).

Inset panel clip art (altered) from: page 16, panel 4 (Ka-Zar removed) from Marvel Two-in-One Annual (Marvel, 1976 series) #6 (1981).
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Anaconda

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Anaconda [Blanche Sitznski] (villain); Thing [Ben Grimm] (in inset clip panel art)
Synopsis: A profile on Serpent Squad/Serpent Society member, Anaconda.
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In Issue: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published January 1986artwork only
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #1 published January 2006artwork only
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
In Content Item: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #1 [Direct Edition] published December 1985
as Anaconda [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]artwork only
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance: Marvel Two-in-One (Marvel, 1974 series) #64 (June 1980).

Inset panel clip art (altered) from: Cover of Marvel Two-in-One (Marvel, 1974 series) #65 (July 1980).
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Angar the Screamer

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Angar the Screamer [David Angar]
Synopsis: A profile on Daredevil foe, Angar the Screamer.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance: Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #100.

Inset panel clip art (altered) from: Splash page 1 (Daredevil removed) from Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #101 (July 1973).
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Angel

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Angel [Warren Worthington III]
Synopsis: A profile on original X-Man, Angel, Warren Worthington III.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Firat appearance: X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #1 (September 1963).

Inset panel clip art (altered) from: splash page 1 (Angel costume changed) from The X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #56 (May 1969).
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Annihilus

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Annihilus (villain)
Synopsis: A profile on Fantastic Four villain, Annihilus.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance: Fantastic Four Annual (Marvel, 1963 series) #6 (November 1968). Entry artwork is done in "Jack Kirby" style.

Inset panel clip art (altered, including 3 FF members removed) from: page 6, panel 4 from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #183 (June 1977).
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Ant-Man

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Ant-Man [Scott Lang]
Synopsis: A profile on the second Ant-Man, Scott Lang.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance: Marvel Premiere (Marvel, 1972 series) #47 (April 1979).

Inset panel clip art from: page 15, panel 1 from Marvel Premiere (Marvel, 1972 series) #47 (April 1979).
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Aquarian

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Aquarian [Wundarr]
Synopsis: A profile of cosmic supporting character, Aquarian, formerly known as Wundarr. Has an origin similar to Superman.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance as Wundarr: Fear (Marvel, 1970 series) #17 (October 1973). First appearance as Aquarian: Marvel Two-in-One (Marvel, 1974 series) #58 (December 1979).

Inset panel clip art from: page 7, panel 6 from Marvel Two-in-One (Marvel, 1974 series) #64 (June 1980).
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Arabian Knight

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Arabian Knight [Abdul Qamar]
Synopsis: A profile of the Saudi Arabian hero, The Arabian Knight.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance: The Incredible Hulk (Marvel, 1968 series) #257 (March 1981).

Inset panel clip art (altered) from: page 16, panel 3 from The Incredible Hulk (Marvel, 1968 series) #257 (March 1981).
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Arcade

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Arcade
Synopsis: A profile of X-Men villain, Arcade.
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In Issue: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published January 1986artwork only
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #1 published January 2006artwork only
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
In Content Item: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #1 [Direct Edition] published December 1985
as Arcade [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]artwork only
Reprint Notes: in TSR Marvel Super Heroes Gamers Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1988 series) MU1 [artwork only]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: First appearance: Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1972 series) #66 (February 1978). Entry is on top half of page shared with Ares, God of War entry.
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Ares, God of War

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Ares
Synopsis: A profile of the Thor character, Ares, God of War.
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In Issue: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published January 1986artwork only
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #1 published January 2006artwork only
In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
In Content Item: FlagThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #1 [Direct Edition] published December 1985
as Ares [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]artwork only
Reprint Notes: in TSR Marvel Super Heroes Gamers Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1988 series) MU1 [artwork only]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: First appearance: Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #129 (June 1966). Entry is on bottom half of page shared with Arcade entry. Entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1985 series) #1 (December 1985), listed as just "Ares", without the "God of War" title.
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Ariel

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Ariel [Kitty Pryde; Sprite; Shadowcat]
Synopsis: A profile of Kitty Pryde as her short-lived alias, Ariel.
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In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First appearance: X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #129 (January 1980). This is the only time Kitty Pryde appeared in an Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe as this character, she was retooled later as Shadowcat.

Inset panel clip art (altered) from: page 3, panel 3 (Storm removed) from The Uncanny X-Men (Marvel, 1981 series) #151 (November 1981).
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Arkon

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Arkon
Synopsis: Profile on Avengers character, Arkon.
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In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: First appearance: The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #75 (April 1970). Entry is on top half of page shared with the Arnim Zola entry.
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Arnim Zola

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Arnim Zola (villain)
Synopsis: Profile on Captain America villain, Arnim Zola.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: First appearance: Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #208 (April 1977). Given the standard alphabetical listings of these characters, Arnim Zola is incorrectly placed under "A" for "Arnim", the character should be alphabetized as "Z" for "Zola". Entry is on bottom half of page shared with the Arkon entry.

Figure is an altered pose (the left arm) from page 3 splash of Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #209 (May 1977).
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Asgard Home of the Norse Gods

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Synopsis: A map of Asgard, home of the Norse Gods.
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: First appearance: Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #85 (October 1962). No first appearance listed in entry.
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Asgardians

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor [Donald Blake]; Odin; Loki (villain); Balder
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In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
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Pages: 1
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Atlantis

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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In Issue: FlagEssential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 published ?
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Pages: 1
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Atlanteans

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Pages: 1
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Attilan, Home of the Inhumans

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inset panel clip art (altered) of view of city from: page 17, panel 1 from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #240 (March 1982).
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Attuma

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Attuma
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inset panel clip art (altered) from: cover of Sub-Mariner (Marvel, 1968 series) #4 (August 1968).
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Aurora

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Aurora [Jean-Marie Beaubier]
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In Content Item: FlagFantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus #2 [unnamed variant] published January 2013
as Aurora [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inset panel clip art from: page 12, panel 1 from The X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #121 (May 1979).
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Avengers

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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In Content Item: FlagAvengers: Heart of Stone #[nn] published January 2013
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Avengers Mansion

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Pages: 2
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Avengers Quinjet

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Alien Races

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Pages: 2
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Editorial

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: superhero
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Pages: 0.5
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Appendix

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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