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52[Late June] 1990
$1.25; 1.75 CAD; 0.65 GBP

Marvel Comics Presents #52

Marvel · [Late June] 1990 · on sale 1990-04-20

First appearance: Doctor GiloskiDeath of Ann Beckley1 variant
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Identification plate

Series
Marvel Comics Presents (Marvel, 1988 series)
Issue
#52
Publication date
[Late June] 1990
Key date
1990-06-25
On-sale date
1990-04-20
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$1.25; 1.75 CAD; 0.65 GBP
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

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

Death on record for: Ann Beckley.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover2pencils: Rich Howell; inks: Rich HowellBruce Banner, Stephen Beckley, Comet Man, Kyle Gibney, Hulk, Rick Jones, Logan, Wild Child, Wolverine, Jonathan Gallagher, Superior
1Marvel Comics Presentscredits, title page1letters: typeset
2The Wilding Part II: The First Cut Is the Deepest!comic story8script: Rob Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza; pencils: Rob Liefeld; inks: Rob Liefeld; colors: Brad Vancata; letters: Jade MoedeKyle Gibney, Doctor Giloski First, Heather Hudson, Logan, Wild Child, Wolverine
3A Family Affair Chapter Three: Reunioncomic story8script: Bill Mumy, Miguel Ferrer, Kelly Jones; pencils: Kelly Jones; inks: Gerry Talaoc; colors: John Wilcox; letters: Agustin MásStephen Beckley, Comet Man, Jonathan Gallagher, Max, Superior, Ann Beckley Death, Benjamin Beckley, Johnny Carson, David Hilbert
4Last Resortcomic story8script: Rich Howell; pencils: Rich Howell; inks: Rich Howell; colors: Rich Howell; letters: Rich HowellRick Jones
5Kids Will Be Kidscomic story8script: Ron Wilson; pencils: Ron Wilson; inks: Tom Morgan; colors: Brad Vancata; letters: Diana AlbersBruce Banner, Michael Berengetti, Mister Fixit
6-letters page1letters: typeset

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; barcode 07148602214552

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Marvel Comics Presents: Wolverine #3
ISBN 0-7851-2065-3		2006On eBay ›
Marvel Universe by Rob Liefeld Omnibus #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-92002-9		2019On eBay ›
Wolverine Omnibus #2
ISBN 978-1-302-92995-4		2021On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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