Fantastic Four, #277 Newsstand
Published: April 1985
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Credits
- Pencils: John Byrne
- Inks: John Byrne
Cloak and Dagger Now in Their Own Bi-Monthly Comic
Story Notes
House ad for Cloak and Dagger (Marvel, 1985 series). On inside front cover.
Back from Beyond
"The sheep meadow, Central Park, New York, New York."
Storyline
Thing returns to Earth from the Beyonder's world and battles a Dire Wraith. The Richardses and Doctor Strange battle Mephisto for Franklin's soul but it is Franklin himself who takes down the Devil.
Characters
- Jorge (building manager)
- Sergeant Hulme
Credits
- Script: John Byrne
- Pencils: John Byrne
- Inks: Jerry Ordway
- Colors: Jean-Marie Borbouse
- Letters: Marjorie van Doorn
Story Notes
Two concurrent stories: upper tier featuring Thing's return and lower tier the Richardses battle with Mephisto. Story continues in part in Thing #23.
Marvel's New Line of Star Comics
Story Notes
Subscription ad with discounts for Marvel's Star Comics line. Follows page 5 of story.
East Coast Comics
"75¢ each - Alpha Fight 14-22"
Story Notes
At top half of page following page 7 of story.
You Met Him in Incredible Hulk
"Now Rocket Raccoon has his own limited series!"
Story Notes
House ad for Rocket Raccoon (Marvel, 1985 series) limited series. On bottom half of page following page 7 of story.
Power Pack and the Amazing Spider-Man
"With tips on ways to prevent sexual abuse"
Story Notes
Follows page 19 of story.
"Happy New Year! The year 1984 was the most successful year…"
Credits
- Script: Jim Shooter
Story Notes
Hype Box; Check List.
War Is Over
Story Notes
House ad for ROM (Marvel, 1979 series) #65 (April 1985).
Special 1984 Prices - "Last Time" in 1985!
"The first subscription (12 issues) cost $6.00…"
Story Notes
Marvel subscription ad. On last interior page.
"Since you're holding a Marvel comic, we know that you're a discriminating reader."
Story Notes
Poll asking the readers which type of advertisement they'd like to see. On inside back cover.
"All of your favorite characters await you in the wonderous world of Star Comics"
Story Notes
House ad for Marvel's line of Star Comics. On back cover.