Stalkers #1
"Motown Madness" kicks off Stalkers #1 (1990) with a heartfelt farewell from Stan Lee to Archie Goodwin, marking his departure from Marvel to join DC. The issue quietly reveals Goodwin’s legacy and introduces Carl Potts as his successor, with Danny Fingeroth stepping in as the new line editor—setting the stage for a shifting creative landscape. Paul Chadwick’s striking cover art captures the moment’s weight, drawing readers into the behind-the-scenes evolution of Marvel’s editorial team.
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Stan bids farewell to Archie Goodwin, who heads over to DC, with praise for his work and a fairly extensive summing up of his comics career. An Item discloses his replacement will be Carl Potts, with Danny Fingeroth replacing Potts as Marvel line editor.
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