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☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 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.
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!"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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↩ 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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