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Cover: Tom Grummett & Dan Green

Grandson of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn]

Mar 1998 · Marvel · 24.99 USD
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This 1998 Marvel collection serves as the third installment in the series that began with Origins of Marvel Comics, reprinting classic Silver Age stories that introduced key characters and concepts. It features the first appearances and early adventures of heroes such as the Silver Surfer, the Inhumans, and Doctor Strange, with original commentary by Stan Lee providing context for each tale. The volume offers readers a nostalgic look at the foundational moments of the Marvel Universe through its seminal 1960s comics.

In "The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter One: On the Trail of the Torch)," the X-Men, adrift at sea, are rescued by a Japanese vessel, prompting Professor Xavier to recall a pivotal moment from his past—his first encounter with Storm, then a thief in Cairo, and his clash with the enigmatic Shadow King. Written by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, with art by Byrne and inks by Terry Austin, this 1998 issue blends maritime tension with flashbacks to a defining chapter in Xavier’s history, all rendered with the distinctive style of John Byrne. The cover by Tom Grummett and Dan Green captures the mystery and motion of the tale.

Contains 17 stories
The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter One: On the Trail of the Torch)
5 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Human TorchThingInvisible GirlMr. Fantastic]
The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter Two: Enter the Sub-Mariner)
5 pp · Superhero
Human TorchThingSub-Mariner
The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter Three: Let the World Beware)
3 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Human TorchInvisible GirlMr. Fantastic]Sub-Mariner
The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter Four: Sub-Mariner's Revenge)
5 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Human TorchThingInvisible GirlMr. Fantastic]Sub-Mariner
The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter Five: Return to the Deep)
5 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Human TorchThingInvisible GirlMr. Fantastic]Sub-Mariner

In "The Coming of The Sub-Mariner! (Chapter Five: Return to the Deep)," the Sub-Mariner emerges from the ocean’s depths with a fierce resolve, his presence stirring ancient tides and forgotten conflicts. As the Thing confronts Giganto with a desperate gamble, the Human Torch intervenes—sweeping the battle into the sea and sealing the fate of the clash with a final, echoing vow: "I'll be back!"

Purpose! (Epilogue One: The Boiling of the Blood)
10 pp · Superhero
Sub-MarinerCaleb AlexanderCarrie Alexander

In the wake of a mysterious resurrection, Namor rises from the sea onto a forgotten island, his mind fractured by the depths. When inventor Caleb Alexander and his daughter Carrie arrive in their vessel, the Oracle, they find more than a survivor—they find a chance to heal a broken king. With Namor restored, he gifts them a chest of unimaginable wealth, a fortune meant to mend the Earth’s wounds. But in New York, the ruthless siblings Desmond and Phoebe Marrs have their eyes set on the new empire of Oracle, Inc.—a company built on secrets and the sea’s last, desperate hope.

Purpose! (Epilogue Two: Family History)
7 pp · Superhero
Sub-MarinerCaleb AlexanderCarrie AlexanderPrincess FenLeonard McKenzieKing Thakorr

In the wake of a mysterious reappearance, Namor surfaces from the depths onto a remote island, his mind fractured by unseen terrors. When Caleb Alexander and his daughter Carrie arrive in their vessel, the Oracle, they find themselves drawn into a desperate mission to restore the Atlantean prince to himself—using a device of Caleb’s own design. Grateful for their aid, Namor gifts them a chest of unimaginable wealth, a fortune they vow to channel toward healing the planet. Meanwhile, in New York, the ambitious siblings Desmond and Phoebe Marrs set their sights on seizing control of the newly formed Oracle, Inc., a company shrouded in secrecy and sudden power.

Purpose! (Prologue One: The Power Equation)
2 pp · Superhero
Sub-MarinerCarrie Alexander

In the shadow of a forgotten island, Namor rises from the sea, his mind fractured by the deep. When Caleb Alexander and his daughter Carrie arrive in their boat, Oracle, they find more than a survivor—they find a chance to heal. With a device of his own design, Caleb restores Namor’s clarity, and in return, the Sub-Mariner gifts them a chest of unimaginable wealth, a fortune meant to heal the Earth. But in New York, the ruthless siblings Desmond and Phoebe Marrs have their eyes set on the new empire of Oracle, Inc.—a company built on mystery, power, and the promise of redemption.

Purpose! (Prologue Two: Siblings) John Byrne
Superhero

In "Purpose! (Prologue Two: Siblings) John Byrne," Namor, believed dead, rises from the sea onto a remote island, his mind unhinged. When Caleb Alexander and his daughter Carrie arrive in their boat, the Oracle, Caleb uses his own invention to restore Namor’s sanity—earning a chest of unimaginable wealth, meant to heal the planet. Meanwhile, in New York, the ambitious siblings Desmond and Phoebe Marrs set their sights on seizing control of the mysterious new empire, Oracle, Inc., founded by a father and daughter whose true identities remain unknown.

Psi-War
17 pp · Superhero
Professor XX-Men [StormColossusWolverineNightcrawlerBansheeCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey/alien version]]LilandraMoira McTaggertAmahl Faroukthe Shadow KingMisty Knight

In "Psi-War," the X-Men, stranded at sea, are rescued by a Japanese vessel, prompting Professor Xavier to recall a pivotal moment from his past: his first encounter with Storm, then a thief in Cairo, and their clash with the enigmatic Shadow King. The story weaves memory and present danger into a tense, character-driven tale rooted in legacy and unseen forces.

...When the Tigers Come at Night
20 pp · Superhero
Professor XAmelia VoghtMagnetoJean Grey [Phoenix]
Untitled Superhero story
22 pp · Superhero
Captain AmericaBuckyPresident Franklin D. RooseveltDr. Abraham ErskineHuman Torch (flashback)Sub-Mariner (flashback)Union Jack (flashback)Spitfire (flashback)Invaders (flashback)Red Skull (flashback)Baron Blood (flashback)Baron Zemo (flashback)Avengers (flashback)Giant-Man [Hank Pym] (flashback)Thor (flashback)Iron Man (flashback)
Seeing Red
40 pp · Superhero
Captain America [as the Captain]USAgent [as Captain America]Red SkullBattlestarVal CooperUltimatumScourgeWatchdogsRust
What Ever Happened to Scorpio?
20 pp · Superhero
Nick FuryScorpioSHIELDDum Dum DuganCountess Valentina

In "What Ever Happened to Scorpio?", Nick Fury finds himself ambushed by a deadly trap set by the elusive Scorpio, drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse by the ESP Division’s warning. As he evades one perilous ambush after another, Fury finally confronts the masked assassin—only to see the truth revealed in a shocking moment before SHIELD agents open fire. Left standing alone on a dock, Nick stares out over the water, haunted by the mystery of whether the man who tried to kill him is truly gone.

Assignment: The Infinity Formula!
17 pp · Superhero
Nick FurySHIELDCountess Valentina

Fury tracks down the legacy of the man who created the formula that keeps him young, only to discover the inventor is dead—sending him on a globe-trotting quest to reclaim the lost secret. In "Assignment: The Infinity Formula!", the hunt for immortality leads Fury through hidden labs and forgotten archives, where every clue brings him closer to a power that could change everything.

A New Dawn .. A New World
24 pp · Superhero
Ka-ZarShannaZabu
The Thrilling Return of Ka-Zar, Lord of the Savage Land!
26 pp · Superhero
Ka-ZarShannaZabuKevin PlunderGregor

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Full credits

writer, artist John Byrne
colorist Glynis Wein
letterer Clem Robins
cover pencils Tom Grummett
cover inks Dan Green

Reprints

↩ Reprints Fantastic Four #4 (1962), Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD #5 (1968), Marvel Spotlight #31 (1976), The X-Men #117 (1979), Captain America #255 (1981), Ka-Zar the Savage #1 (1981), Captain America #350 (1989), Namor, the Sub-Mariner #1 (1990), The Uncanny X-Men #309 (1994), Ka-Zar #1 (1997)

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