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34Late December [Late November] 1989
$1.25; 1.75 CAD; 0.60 GBP

Marvel Comics Presents #34

Marvel · Late December [Late November] 1989 · on sale 1989-08-10

Origin: Bruce DicksonDeath of Agent Axis1 variant
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Identification plate

Series
Marvel Comics Presents (Marvel, 1988 series)
Issue
#34
Publication date
Late December [Late November] 1989
Key date
1989-11-25
On-sale date
1989-08-10
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$1.25; 1.75 CAD; 0.60 GBP
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

Origin story on record for: Bruce Dickson, Thin Man.

Death on record for: Agent Axis.

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
0Meggan in the Kitchen of Death!cover1pencils: Paul Smith; inks: Paul SmithMeggan Braddock
1-credits, title page1letters: typeset
2Having a Wild Weekend Part 4: Like a Housewifecomic story8script: Michael Higgins; pencils: Erik Larsen; inks: Terry Austin; colors: Tom Vincent; letters: Tim HarkinsBilly Bird, Brian Braddock, Captain Britain, Guns Gummy, The Ham, Meggan Braddock, Kitty Pryde, Rooster Cockburn, Shadowcat, Southpaw, Tailgunner
3Panther's Quest Part XXII: Saying Good-Byecomic story8script: Don McGregor; pencils: Gene Colan; inks: Tom Palmer; colors: Mike Rockwitz; letters: Joe RosenBlack Panther, Zanti Chikane, Doeke Riebeeck, T'Challa, Eugene van der Merwe, Spider-Man
4Rise, and Shine Chapter IX: The Battlefieldcomic story8script: Doug Moench; pencils: Paul Gulacy; inks: Paul Gulacy; colors: Glynis Oliver; letters: Tim HarkinsColdblood, Gina Dyson, Mako, Eric Savin
5Past and Present Sinscomic story8script: Sholly Fisch; pencils: Jack Sparling; inks: Randy Emberlin; colors: Marcus McLaurin; letters: Janice ChiangAgent Axis Death, Captain America, Bruce Dickson Origin, Steve Rogers, Thin Man Origin
6In Two Weeks...promo (ad from the publisher)1pencils: Tom Grindberg; inks: Tom GrindbergBlack Panther, Coldblood, Gina Dyson, Ayesha, Nightcrawler, Eric Savin, T'Challa, Kurt Wagner
7Back Coverillustration1pencils: Paul Smith; inks: Paul SmithBlack Panther, Captain America, Coldblood, Steve Rogers, Eric Savin, T'Challa

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; barcode 07148602214534

Where to read it

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The Sword Is Drawn
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Black Panther: Panther's Quest #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-90803-4		2017On eBay ›
Panther's Prey
ISBN 978-1-302-92198-9		2021On eBay ›
Marvel Masterworks: The Black Panther #3
ISBN 978-1-302-92869-8		2021On eBay ›
Excalibur Omnibus #1
ISBN 978-1-302-92666-3		2020On eBay ›
Black Panther: Panther's Prey Omnibus #[nn]
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Series context

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Sources

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