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{{Marvel Database:Comic Template
 
{{Marvel Database:Comic Template
| Image = Captain Marvel Vol 1 29.jpg
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| Image1 = Captain Marvel Vol 1 29.jpg
| Month = 11
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| Month = November
 
| Year = 1973
 
| Year = 1973
 
| ReleaseDate = August 21, 1973
 
| Event1 = Thanos War
   
 
| Editor-in-Chief = Roy Thomas
 
| Editor-in-Chief = Roy Thomas
| CoverArtist1 = Jim Starlin
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| Image1_Artist1 = Jim Starlin
| CoverArtist2 = Al Milgrom
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| Image1_Artist2 = Al Milgrom
| CoverArtist3 = John Romita
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| Image1_Artist3 = John Romita
   
| Quotation = I've seen and done many strange things! I've understood some of what's transpired, not all! But it's started me thinking! ...And perhaps that was all I needed!
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| Quotation = I've '''seen''' and '''done''' many '''strange things!''' I've '''understood''' some of what's '''transpired,''' not all! But it's '''started''' me '''thinking!...''' and '''perhaps''' that was all I '''needed!'''
| Speaker = [[Mar-Vell (Earth-616)|Captain Marvel]]
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| Speaker = [[Mar-Vell (Earth-616)|Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)]]
   
 
| StoryTitle1 = Metamorphosis!
 
| StoryTitle1 = Metamorphosis!
| Synopsis1 =
 
 
| Writer1_1 = Jim Starlin
 
| Writer1_1 = Jim Starlin
 
| Penciler1_1 = Jim Starlin
 
| Penciler1_1 = Jim Starlin
 
| Inker1_1 = Al Milgrom
 
| Inker1_1 = Al Milgrom
| Colourist1_1 = Jim Starlin
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| Colorist1_1 = Jim Starlin
 
| Letterer1_1 = Tom Orzechowski
 
| Letterer1_1 = Tom Orzechowski
 
| Editor1_1 = Roy Thomas
 
| Editor1_1 = Roy Thomas
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| Appearing1 =
 
| Appearing1 =
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Mar-Vell (Earth-616)|Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)]]}}
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* {{apn|[[Mar-Vell (Earth-616)|Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)]]}} {{Recap}}
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Eon (Earth-616)|Eon]]}}
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* {{apn|[[Eon (Earth-616)|Eon]]||Marvel Spotlight Vol 2 3}}
* {{a|[[Lou-Ann Savannah (Earth-616)|Lou-Ann Savannah]]}}
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* {{apn|[[Richard Jones (Earth-616)|Rick Jones]]}} {{Recap}}
* {{a|[[Richard Jones (Earth-616)|Rick Jones]]}}
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* {{apn|[[Lou-Ann Savannah (Earth-616)|Lou-Ann Savannah]]}} {{Controlled|[[Basil Sandhurst (Earth-616)|Controller]]}}
'''Villains:'''
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'''Antagonists:'''
* {{a|[[Basil Sandhurst (Earth-616)|Controller]]}}
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* {{apn|[[Basil Sandhurst (Earth-616)|Controller (Basil Sandhurst)]]}} {{Recap}}
* {{a|[[Thanos (Earth-616)|Thanos]]}}
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* {{apn|[[Thanos (Earth-616)|Thanos]]||Marvel Feature Vol 1 12}} {{Flashback}}
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
'''Other Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Uranus]]}}
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* {{Illusion|[[Ronan (Earth-616)|Ronan the Accuser]]}}
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* {{Illusion|[[Sentry 213 (Earth-616)|Kree Sentry]]}}
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* {{Illusion|[[Jules Carter (Earth-616)|Megaton (Jules Carter)]]}}
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* {{Illusion|[[Leonard Mynde (Earth-616)|Dr. Leonard Mynde]]}}
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* {{FlashOnly|[[Uranos (Clone) (Earth-616)|Uranus/Uranos]]}}
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* {{g|[[Kronos (Earth-616)|Chronos]]|Turned into a [[Glossary:Cosmic Beings|cosmic being]] in flashback}}
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* {{Mentioned|[[Oceanus (Eternal) (Earth-616)|Oceanus]]}}
 
* {{FlashOnly|[[Zeus Panhellenios (Earth-616)|Zeus]]}}
 
* {{FlashOnly|[[Zeus Panhellenios (Earth-616)|Zeus]]}}
* {{Flashback|[[Zuras (Earth-616)|Zuras]]}}
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* {{Flashback|[[Zuras (Earth-616)|Zeus/Zuras]]}}
* {{Flashback|[[A'Lars (Earth-616)|A'Lars]]}}
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* {{apn|[[A'Lars (Earth-616)|Mentor (A'Lars)]]|Captain Marvel Vol 1 27|Marvel Feature Vol 1 12}} {{Flashback}} {{g|Real name first revealed}}
* {{FlashOnly|[[Kronos (Eternal) (Earth-616)|Chronos]]}}
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* {{1st|[[Sui-San (Earth-616)|Sui-San]]}} {{FlashOnly}}
* {{a|[[Eros (Earth-616)|Starfox]]}}
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* {{apn|[[Eros (Earth-616)|Starfox (Eros)]]|Captain Marvel Vol 1 27|Marvel Feature Vol 1 12}} {{Flashback}}
* {{Flashback|[[Sui-San (Earth-616)|Sui-San]]}}
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* {{apn|[[Arthur Douglas (Earth-616)|Drax the Destroyer]]}}
* {{FlashOnly|[[Supreme Intelligence (Earth-616)|Supreme Intelligence]]}}
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* {{FlashOnly|[[United States Army (Earth-616)|United States Army]]}}
* {{a|[[Arthur Douglas (Earth-616)|Drax the Destroyer]]}}
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* {{FlashOnly|[[National Socialist German Workers Party (Earth-616)|Nazi Party]]}}
* {{a|[[Adolf Hitler (Earth-616)|Hitler]]}}
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** {{FlashOnly|[[Adolf Hitler (Earth-616)|Hitler]]}}
* {{a|[[Una (Earth-616)|Una]]}}
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* {{RecapOnly|[[Supreme Intelligence (Earth-616)|Supreme Intelligence]]}}
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* {{Illusion|[[Death (Earth-616)|Death]]}}
'''Hallucinations/Constructs of:'''
 
* {{a|[[Ronan (Earth-616)|Ronan the Accusor]]}}
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* {{Flashback|[[Una (Earth-616)|Una]]}} {{Deceased}}
* {{a|[[Sentry 213 (Earth-616)|Kree Sentry]]}}
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* {{Invoked|[[Satan (Unidentified) (Earth-616)|Devil]]}}
* {{a|[[Jules Carter (Earth-616)|Megaton]]}}
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* {{Vision|[[Yon-Rogg (Earth-616)|Yon-Rogg]]}}
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'''Races and Species:'''
* Dr. Leonard Mynde
 
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* {{Recap|[[Kree]]}}
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* {{a|[[Abstract Entities]]}}
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* {{Flashback|[[Humans (Homo sapiens)|Humans]]}}
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* {{Illusion|[[Kree Sentries]]}}
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* {{FlashOnly|[[Olympians]]}}
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* {{Flashback|[[Eternals (Homo immortalis)|Eternals]]}}
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* {{RecapOnly|[[Cyborgs]]}}
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* {{FlashOnly|[[Birds]]}}
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* [[Glossary:Cosmic Beings|Cosmic Beings]] {{FlashOnly}}
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* {{Flashback|[[Titans (Eternals)|Titanians]]}}
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* {{Flashback|[[Non-Human Mutants]]}}
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* {{Referenced|[[Demons]]}}
 
'''Locations:'''
 
'''Locations:'''
* {{a|[[Avengers Mansion]]}}
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* {{Flashback|[[Earth-616|Prime Marvel Universe]]}}
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** "In-Between" in the universe
* A "Far Distant Solar System"
 
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** {{Flashback|[[Earthspace]]}}
* Ancient Olympus {{FlashOnly}}
 
* {{a|[[Isle Dernieres]]}}
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*** {{Flashback|[[Milky Way]]}}
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**** {{Flashback|[[Sol|Solar System]]}}
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***** {{Flashback|[[Earth]]}}
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****** {{Recap|[[North America]]}}
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******* {{Recap|[[United States of America|United States]]}}
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******** {{Recap|[[New York (State)|New York]]}}
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********* {{Recap|[[New York City]]}}
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********** {{Recap|[[Manhattan]]}}
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*********** [[Manhattan#Midtown Manhattan|Midtown]] {{Recap}}
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************ {{Recap|[[Fifth Avenue]]}}
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************* {{Recap|[[Avengers Mansion]]}}
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********** Controller's secret laboratory
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******** {{a|[[Louisiana (State)|Louisiana]]}}
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********* {{a|[[Isle Dernieres]]}}
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******** {{RecapOnly|[[Florida (State)|Florida]]}}
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********* {{RecapOnly|[[Everglades]]}}
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******* {{FlashOnly|[[Titanos|Ancient Olympus]]}}
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****** {{FlashOnly|[[Europe]]}}
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******* {{FlashOnly|[[Olympia|Olympus]]}}
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***** {{Flashback|[[Saturn (Planet)|Saturn]]}}
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****** {{Flashback|[[Titan (Moon of Saturn)|Titan]]}}
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***** {{Mentioned|[[Uranus (Planet)|Uranus]]}}
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***** {{a|[[Mars (Planet)|Mars]]}}
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****** Asteroid
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** {{Recap|[[Negative Zone]]}}
 
'''Items:'''
 
'''Items:'''
* {{a|[[Nega-Bands]]}}
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* {{a|[[Nega-Bands]]}}
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* {{Recap|[[Captain Marvel's Suit]]}}
'''Vehicles:'''
 
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* {{Recap|[[Controller Suit]]}}
* <br/>
 
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* {{Flashback|[[Cosmic Cube]]}}
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* {{a|[[Slave Discs]]}}
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* {{RecapOnly|[[Kree Militia Uniforms]]}}
 
<!---'''Vehicles:'''
 
* </br>--->
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'''Events:'''
 
* [[Uranosian War]] {{1st}} {{FlashOnly}}
   
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| Synopsis1 = Captain Marvel is brought before Eon, who claim their life's mission is to "destroy Captain Marvel the Warrior". Eon shows Mar-Vell visions of the history of Titan, explaining that Chronos created Eon to wait for the time when Thanos acquires the Cosmic Cube and change Mar-Vell from the warrior he was into the Protector he must become. After guiding him through a series of enlightening visions, Eon grants Mar-Vell "Cosmic Awareness," slightly modifies the black mask and gold decorations of the Kree captain's uniform, and transforms his hair from white to blond. With his new mindset, Captain Marvel conquers his inner demons and returns to the fight against Thanos.
   
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| Notes = * The history of Titan shown in this issue will be partly retconned in the backups of {{cl|What If? Vol 1 24}} and {{cl|What If? Vol 1 25|25}}. Here, Chronos and A'Lars are shown to be kin to the [[Olympians]] and that A'Lars was banished to space by his brother, [[Zeus Panhellenios (Earth-616)|Zeus]]. In the updated version, the gods are actually their [[Eternal]] counterparts and A'Lars leaves voluntarily to avoid conflict with [[Zuras (Earth-616)|Zuras]].
| Notes =
 
* In this issue, Captain Marvel is first granted the ''Protector of the Universe'' title, his cosmic awareness,and other internal changes. He also undergoes a few external changes, including his hair color changing from white to blonde.
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* In this issue, Captain Marvel is first granted the ''Protector of the Universe'' title, his "Cosmic Awareness," and other internal changes. He also undergoes a few external changes, including his hair color being transformed from white to blond.
 
 
* The cover was originally drawn by Starlin and Milgrom with Romita redrawing Captain Marvel's head.
 
* The cover was originally drawn by Starlin and Milgrom with Romita redrawing Captain Marvel's head.
 
 
* This story is Job # 16117 (seen on Page 1).
 
* This story is Job # 16117 (seen on Page 1).
 
 
* This is the first solo issue Jim Starlin writes without Mike Friedrich.
 
* This is the first solo issue Jim Starlin writes without Mike Friedrich.
 
* In this issue, [[Eon (Earth-616)|Eon]] restores Mar-Vell's romantic interest [[Una (Earth-616)|Una's]] body but not her soul. Her story will be continued in {{cl|Captain Marvel Vol 1 40}}.
 
* This issue contains a letters page, '''Mail It To Mar-Vell'''. Letters are published from Bill Cldius, [[Duffy Vohland]], and Rod Cutheart.
   
 
| Trivia = * This iconic Jim Starlin cover for this issue has been used in various Marvel merchandising especially in the 1970's. This includes Mar-Vell's 1974 Series "A" Marvel Value Stamp Vol 1 9, [http://www.mvstamps.com/mvs-stamps1.htm] and his 1975 slurpee cup from the 7-11 convenience store chain.
* In this issue, [[Eon (Earth-616)|Eon]] restores Mar-Vell's romantic interest [[Una (Earth-616)|Una's]] body but not her soul. Her story will be continued in [[ Captain Marvel Vol 1 40|Captain Marvel #40]].
 
   
 
| Recommended =
* This issue contains a letters page, '''Mail It To Mar-Vell'''. Letters are published from Bill Cldius, {{a|[[Duffy Vohland]]}}, and Rod Cutheart.
 
   
 
| Links = * '''The Grand Comics Database: Captain Marvel Vol 1 29''' [http://comics.org/details.lasso?id=26870]
| Trivia =
 
 
* '''The Unofficial Marvel Value Stamp Site''' [http://www.mvstamps.com]
   
* This iconic Jim Starlin cover for this issue has been used in various Marvel merchandising
 
especially in the 1970's. This includes Mar-Vell's 1974 Series "A" Marvel Value Stamp #9, [http://www.mvstamps.com/mvs-stamps1.htm] and his 1975 slurpee cup from the 7-11 convinence store chain.
 
 
| Recommended =
 
| Links =
 
* '''The Grand Comics Database: Captain Marvel #29''' [http://comics.org/details.lasso?id=26870]
 
* '''The Unofficial Marvel Value Stamp Site''' [http://www.mvstamps.com]
 
 
}}
 
}}
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[[ru:Captain Marvel Vol 1 29]]
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[[Category:Uranosian War]]

Latest revision as of 20:37, 31 March 2024

Quote1 I've seen and done many strange things! I've understood some of what's transpired, not all! But it's started me thinking!... and perhaps that was all I needed! Quote2
Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)

Appearing in "Metamorphosis!"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

Races and Species:

Locations:

Items:

Events:

Synopsis for "Metamorphosis!"

Captain Marvel is brought before Eon, who claim their life's mission is to "destroy Captain Marvel the Warrior". Eon shows Mar-Vell visions of the history of Titan, explaining that Chronos created Eon to wait for the time when Thanos acquires the Cosmic Cube and change Mar-Vell from the warrior he was into the Protector he must become. After guiding him through a series of enlightening visions, Eon grants Mar-Vell "Cosmic Awareness," slightly modifies the black mask and gold decorations of the Kree captain's uniform, and transforms his hair from white to blond. With his new mindset, Captain Marvel conquers his inner demons and returns to the fight against Thanos.

Notes

  • The history of Titan shown in this issue will be partly retconned in the backups of What If? #24 and 25. Here, Chronos and A'Lars are shown to be kin to the Olympians and that A'Lars was banished to space by his brother, Zeus. In the updated version, the gods are actually their Eternal counterparts and A'Lars leaves voluntarily to avoid conflict with Zuras.
  • In this issue, Captain Marvel is first granted the Protector of the Universe title, his "Cosmic Awareness," and other internal changes. He also undergoes a few external changes, including his hair color being transformed from white to blond.
  • The cover was originally drawn by Starlin and Milgrom with Romita redrawing Captain Marvel's head.
  • This story is Job # 16117 (seen on Page 1).
  • This is the first solo issue Jim Starlin writes without Mike Friedrich.
  • In this issue, Eon restores Mar-Vell's romantic interest Una's body but not her soul. Her story will be continued in Captain Marvel #40.
  • This issue contains a letters page, Mail It To Mar-Vell. Letters are published from Bill Cldius, Duffy Vohland, and Rod Cutheart.

Trivia

  • This iconic Jim Starlin cover for this issue has been used in various Marvel merchandising especially in the 1970's. This includes Mar-Vell's 1974 Series "A" Marvel Value Stamp Vol 1 9, [1] and his 1975 slurpee cup from the 7-11 convenience store chain.

See Also

Links and References

  • The Grand Comics Database: Captain Marvel Vol 1 29 [2]
  • The Unofficial Marvel Value Stamp Site [3]

References