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117[Late November] 1992
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Marvel Comics Presents #117

Marvel · [Late November] 1992 · on sale 1992-10-13

First appearance: DethstrykFirst appearance: Graeme StrikerFirst appearance: Zarlokk1 variant
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Identification plate

Series
Marvel Comics Presents (Marvel, 1988 series)
Issue
#117
Publication date
[Late November] 1992
Key date
1992-11-25
On-sale date
1992-10-13
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$1.50; 1.80 CAD; 1.00 GBP
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Dethstryk - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Graeme Striker - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Zarlokk - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Seeress - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Sophia Striker - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Sam Kieth; inks: Sam KiethEddie Brock, Logan, Venom, Wolverine
1Marvel Comics Presents Wolverinecredits, title page0.5letters: typeset
2-letters page0.5letters: typeset
3Dream a Little Dream... of Me!comic story8script: Howard Mackie; pencils: Sam Kieth; inks: Sam Kieth; colors: Mike Thomas; letters: Janice ChiangEddie Brock, Logan, Nightmare, Professor X, Venom, Wolverine, Charles Xavier
4Rest and Sweet Glory Chapter 5: Grand Unificationcomic story8script: Dwayne McDuffie; pencils: Ron Wilson; inks: Ken Branch; colors: John Kalisz; letters: John MorelliDoctor Nemesis, Bill Foster, Giant-Man, Goliath, Edwin Earl Hawkins, Erik Josten, Michael Stockton
5This Madness Unleashed!preview (from the publisher)8script: Stan Lee; pencils: Paul Ryan; inks: Keith Williams; colors: Paul Becton; letters: Phil FelixDethstryk First, Ravage, Paul-Phillip Ravage, Seeress First, Zarlokk First, Graeme Striker First, Sophia Striker First
6Legion of Vengeance Pt. 5: A World of D'Kaycomic story8script: Joey Cavalieri; pencils: Shawn McManus; inks: Palmiotti, Branch, McManus; colors: Fred Mendez; letters: Steve DutroBacillus, D'Kay, Ghost Rider, Iron Fist, Danny Ketch, Boris Meacham, Mind's Eye, Danny Rand, Strontium-90, Vesper
7Marvel Comics Presents Ghost Ridercredits, title page0.5letters: typeset
8-letters page0.5letters: typeset
9-cover1pencils: Steve Lightle; inks: Steve LightleGhost Rider, Iron Fist, Danny Ketch, Danny Rand, Ravage, Paul-Phillip Ravage

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.50 USD; 1.80 CAD; 0.80 GBP; barcode 00928102214517

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Wolverine vs. the Marvel Universe #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-90465-4		2017On eBay ›
Iron Fist: The Book of Changes #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-90450-0		2017On eBay ›
Spider-Man vs. Venom Omnibus #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-91320-5		2018On eBay ›
Lethal Protector
ISBN 978-1-302-93204-6		2021On eBay ›
Wolverine Omnibus #4
ISBN 978-1-302-95399-7		2023On eBay ›
Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch Omnibus #1
ISBN 978-1-302-95975-3		2024On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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