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Morbius: Preludes and Nightmares #[nn]

Jan 2020 · Marvel · 15.99 USD; 21.99 CAD
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This collection presents the complete 2020 'Morbius: Preludes and Nightmares' miniseries, written by Vita Ayala and drawn by Farid Karami. The story delves into the tragic origins of Dr. Michael Morbius, exploring his transformation into a living vampire and the psychological horror that follows his desperate quest for a cure. It serves as a modern reimagining of the character's classic backstory, setting the stage for his darker adventures in the Marvel Universe.

"A Monster Called... Morbius!" delivers a gripping early chapter in the vampire-scientist's tale, written by Gerry Conway and brought to life by Ross Andru’s dynamic art, with Frank Giacoia’s inks adding depth to every panel. When Morbius’ fiancée turns to the Fantastic Four for help, the Human Torch and Spider-Man track him down—only to face a creature caught between man and monster. The cover by InHyuk Lee captures the tension with striking precision.

Contains 6 stories
A Monster Called... Morbius!
20 pp · Superhero
Whitey
Vampire at Large!
35 pp · Superhero
Charlie (death)SydLeo

In "Vampire at Large!", Morbius finds himself caught between Spider-Man and the Lizard in a high-stakes clash that forces him to confront the dark origins of his transformation. As Doctor Connors works on a serum to heal Spider-Man’s six-arm condition, the line between monster and hero blurs in a story that redefines what it means to be cursed.

The Power to Purge!
21 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (also in flashback)Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Torch]Invisible Girl [Sue Richards]Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]Thing [Ben Grimm]]Archie Bunker (on televisioncameo)Martine Bancroft (also in flashback)Emil Nikos (flashbackcorpse)Professor Hans JorgensonJake BoltPaulBertJefferson Bolt (villaindeathturned into vampire)Michael Morbius (villain, also in flashback)

In "The Power to Purge!", Morbius' fiancée turns to the Fantastic Four for help tracking him down, setting off a tense pursuit that brings the Human Torch and Spider-Man into a dangerous chase. As they follow a fragile lead, they close in on Morbius—only to find themselves outmatched by the creature he’s become.

And Then-- the X-Men!
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]Cyclops [Scott Summers]Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]Iceman [Bobby Drake]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Hank McCoy [Beast]]Harry OsbornProfessor Hans JorgensonHuman Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashbackcameo)Lizard [Dr. Curt Connors] (flashbackcameo)Dr. Michael Morbius (fourth appearancevillainalso in flashback)Ken (death)

In "And Then— the X-Men!", Spider-Man finds himself in a desperate race against time after being injected with the deadly Morbius serum, forcing him to team up with the X-Men to stop the Living Vampire before it's too late. With danger closing in and his own body turning against him, Spider-Man must rely on the mutant heroes he's only ever heard of—before the night turns fatal.

Morbius the Living Vampire!
15 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
Reverend Daemond (villain)Morbius (origin)Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (flashback)Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback)X-Men [Professor XIcemanAngelMarvel GirlCyclops] (flashback)Nikos (flashback, corpse)StevePatyJudiRabbi Krause (death)

In "Morbius the Living Vampire!", Michael Morbius prowls the streets of Los Angeles, desperate for victims to sustain his cursed existence—only to cross paths with the original X-Men. After a harrowing escape, he falls under the sinister influence of the occult priest Daemond, whose dark powers twist Morbius’s already fragile grip on humanity.

Untitled Superhero story
21 pp · Superhero
Doctor Octopus [Peter Parker]Hydro-ManTrapsterMorbius (origin flashback)LizardEmil Nikos (origin)Martine (flashback)Spider-Man (flashback)Midnight Sons (flashback)

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Full credits

artist Ross Andru
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks InHyuk Lee

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #101 (1971), The Amazing Spider-Man #102 (1971), Marvel Team-Up #3 (1972), Marvel Team-Up #4 (1972), Fear #20 (1974), Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #7 (2009), The Amazing Spider-Man #699.1 (2013)

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