Cover: John Romita Jr. & Al Milgrom
The Official Marvel Comics Try-Out Book #1
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This one-shot publication from 1983 invites aspiring artists and writers to submit their own work for a chance to be published by Marvel. It includes guidelines, tips from industry professionals, and sample pages to help readers craft their own comic stories. The book served as a unique talent search initiative during Marvel's early 1980s expansion.
writer Jim Shooter · artist John Romita Jr. · inker Al Milgrom · colorist Christine Scheele · letterer Jim Novak · cover John Romita Jr., Al Milgrom
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Full credits
writer Jim Shooter
artist John Romita Jr.
inker Al Milgrom
colorist Christine Scheele
letterer Jim Novak
cover pencils John Romita Jr.
cover inks Al Milgrom
Reprints
Reprinted in Amazing Heroes #35 (1983), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (2021)
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