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Marvel Fanfare#4
Cover: Paul Smith

Marvel Fanfare #4

Sep 1982 · Marvel · 1.25 USD
“Lost Souls!”

In "Lost Souls!", Angel and Ka-Zar take center stage as they attempt a daring rescue of the captured X-Men, while Xavier believes he’s finally cured Karl Lykos of Sauron’s influence—though the truth may be more complicated. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life by Paul Smith’s dynamic art, this 1982 Marvel Fanfare issue delivers a tense, character-driven adventure with emotional weight and high stakes. The cover by Paul Smith captures the moment’s urgency, setting the tone for a story that leans into isolation, loyalty, and the lingering shadows of the past.

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writer Chris Claremont · artist Paul Smith · inker Terry Austin · colorist Glynis Wein · letterer Janice Chiang · cover Paul Smith

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Cast · 37 characters

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artist Paul Smith
colorist Glynis Wein
letterer Janice Chiang
cover pencils, inks Paul Smith

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With the rest of the X-Men captured by Sauron, it is up to Angel and Ka-Zar to mount a rescue. Xavier cures Karl Lykos of being Sauron for good (or so he thinks).

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).