Richard Binns

Art by: Herb Trimpe "There's a Gremlin in the Works!" Inker(s): Joe Staton Colorist(s): Glynis Wein Letterer(s): Art Simek Editor(s): Len Wein

Hulk Cover A Day:

Incredible Hulk #187 (Release Date: February 4, 1975. Cover Date: May 1, 1975.)

Writer: Len Wein.
Penciller: Herb Trimpe.

Featuring: The Gremlin, Soviet Super Troopers, Nick Fury, General Ross, Clay Quartermain, Betty Talbot, Glenn Talbot*, Bitterfrost (1st app).

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• One character in this comic is named Mary Jo Duffy. She shares her name with real-life Mary Jo Duffy, who became a writer and editor for Marvel starting in 1977 on the editorial staff.

Also featuring: Jasper Sitwell, Harry Key (death), Mary Jo Duffy, Iron Man Armor Mark V, Flying Fortress of Midas (1st app).

Art by: George Pérez and Mike Esposito "Run for the Money!" Inker(s): Mike Esposito Colorist(s): Phil Rache Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino, Annette Kawecki Editor(s): Archie Goodwin

Iron Man Cover A Day:

Invincible Iron Man #103 (Release Date: July 26, 1977. Cover Date: October 1, 1977.)

Writer: Bill Mantlo.
Penciller: George Tuska.

Featuring: Jack of Hearts, Mordecai Midas, Krissy Longfellow / Madame Masque (Whitney Frost), Marianne Rodgers.

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• Agatha, and Franklin were last seen in Fantastic Four #182 when they were both kidnapped by the Witches of Salem.

• Reed lost his powers in Fantastic Four #178, to compensate for this he uses the arm extenders he first developed in Fantastic Four #39. Reed regains his powers in Fantastic Four #197.

• Reed and Sue discuss the team's battle with the Eliminator from last issue.

Also featuring: Impossible Man, Reed's Extender Limbs.

Art by: George Pérez and Joe Sinnott. Inker(s): Joe Sinnott Colorist(s): Glynis Wein Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino Editor(s): Len Wein Editor-in-Chief: Archie Goodwin

Fantastic Four Cover A Day:

Fantastic Four #185 (Release Date: May 24, 1977. Cover Date: August 1, 1977.)

Writer: Len Wein.
Penciller: George Pérez.

Featuring: Franklin Richards, Agatha Harkness, Witches of New Salem, Nicholas Scratch (1st app), New Salem (1st app).

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Featuring: Aunt May, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Randy Robertson, Uncle Ben (mentioned), Mary Jane Watson (mentioned).

2. "The Graduation of Peter Parker"

Writer(s): Marv Wolfman
Penciler(s): Ross Andru
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Colorist(s): Michele Wolfman
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Editor(s): Marv Wolfman
Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter

Art by: Ross Andru, Mike Esposito and Irv Watanabe. 1. "Spider, Spider, Burning Bright!" Inker(s): Mike Esposito Colorist(s): Nel Yomtov Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino, Annette Kawecki. Editor(s): Marv Wolfman Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter

Spider-Man Cover A Day:

Amazing Spider-Man #185 (Release Date: July 18, 1978. Cover Date: October 1, 1978.)

Writer: Marv Wolfman.
Penciller: Ross Andru.

Featuring: White Dragon, The Dragon Lords, Phillip Chang (flashback), J. Jonah Jameson (mentioned).

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• Although Kirov Petrovna dies here, the identity of the Devastator was passed on to Gregori Larionov starting in Rom #44.

This happened between Incredible Hulk #163–166. As revealed in Incredible Hulk #188, Glenn was replaced by a spy named Gregori Kronski from Incredible Hulk #176–185. (2/2)

• This issue rehashes much of what happened to Glenn Talbot. When General Ross was captured by the Russians, Talbot was among a team to rescue him. Talbot was captured and presumed dead. (1/2)

Art by: Herb Trimpe Inker(s): Herb Trimpe Colorist(s): Glynis Wein Letterer(s): Artie Simek Editor(s): Len Wein Editor-in-Chief: Marv Wolfman

Hulk Cover A Day:

Incredible Hulk #186 (Release Date: January 7, 1975. Cover Date: April 1, 1975.)

Writer: Len Wein.
Penciller: Herb Trimpe.

Featuring: The Devastator (Kirov Petrovna; death), Betty Ross, General Ross, Hulkbusters, Glenn Talbot (mentioned).

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• Jack of Hearts will later become a recurring character in his own title. He will eventually serve as a protégé of Iron Man.

Also featuring: Krissy Longfellow, Jasper Sitwell, Maria, Harry Key, Jonathan "Jack" Hart, Thor (mentioned), Castle Frankenstein, Latveria, Iron Man Armor Mark V.

Art by: George Pérez and Pablo Marcos. Inker(s): Mike Esposito, Pablo Marcos Colorist(s): Phil Rachelson Letterer(s): Bruce Patterson Editor(s): Archie Goodwin

Iron Man Cover A Day:

Invincible Iron Man #102 (Release Date: June 21, 1977. Cover Date: September 1, 1977.)

Writer: Bill Mantlo.
Penciller: George Tuska.

Featuring: Dreadknight, Elendil, Frankenstein's Monster, Baroness Frankenstein, Doctor Doom, Children of the Damned.

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• The Eliminator was also sent by the Witches of New Salem, as revealed next issue.

• Sue mentions Franklin's abduction at the hands of Agatha Harkness and their disappearance, which occurred in Fantastic Four #181–#182. Their kidnappers are revealed to be the Witches of New Salem next issue.

• Reed lost his powers in Fantastic Four #178, after they began to fade in Fantastic Four #157. His powers are eventually restored in Fantastic Four #197.

• Although it looks like the Reed Richards of Counter-Earth seemingly sacrificed himself in the Negative Zone last issue, he actually survives and resurfaces again years later in Fantastic Four Unlimited #3.

Also featuring: A.U.N.T.I.E. (Automatic-Neuro-Robot in charge of Tidying-Up with Increased Efficiency; mentioned), Whisper Hill, Negative Zone.

Art by: George Pérez, Joe Sinnott and Danny Crespi. Inker(s): Joe Sinnott Colorist(s): Glynis Wein Letterer(s): Joe Rosen Editor(s): Len Wein Editor-in-Chief: Archie Goodwin

Fantastic Four Cover A Day:

Fantastic Four #184 (Release Date: April 26, 1977. Cover Date: July 1, 1977.)

Writer: Len Wein.
Penciller: George Pérez.

Featuring: Eliminator (1st app; destroyed), Alicia Masters, Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra.

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• Betty is attempting to rekindle her old romance with Peter that lasted from Amazing Spider-Man #7–30.

• John Jameson has been secluded in cryogenic suspension since his last transformation into the Man-Wolf in Marvel Team-Up #37.

• Betty complains about her marriage to Ned Leeds. The two were married in Amazing Spider-Man #156.

Also featuring: Marla Madison, John Jameson (cameo), Ned Leeds (mentioned).

Art by: Ross Andru and Bob McLeod Inker(s): Frank Giacoia Colorist(s): Glynis Wein Letterer(s): Jim Novak, John Costanza Editor(s): Marv Wolfman Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter

Spider-Man Cover A Day:

Amazing Spider-Man #184 (Release Date: June 20, 1978. Cover Date: September 1, 1978.)

Writer: Marv Wolfman.
Penciller: Ross Andru.

Featuring: White Dragon (1st app), The Dragon Lords (1st app), Betty Brant, J. Jonah Jameson, Phillip Chang (1st app).

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