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Captain Marvel #1 - Marvel Comics Group, May 1968. Marvel's space-born super-hero makes his big premiere appearance in this historic first issue.
Introducing Captain Marvel in the story "Out of the Holocaust—A Hero!" Captain Marvel emerges as a powerful new cosmic character in the Marvel Universe. This is the debut of a character who would become a major player in Marvel lore, presented here in the classic Stan Lee style with dynamic artwork by Roy Thomas and Gene Colan. The cover boldly proclaims this as a "Big Premiere Issue" featuring the hero in a classic power pose against a starfield backdrop.
Inside, the opening story showcases Captain Marvel's origin and first conflict with a formidable alien threat. The creative team includes writer Stan Lee, artist Roy Thomas, and inker Gene Colan, with contributions from Vince Colletta. The issue also features classic Marvel house ads and seed catalogs typical of comics from this era, making it a complete snapshot of late-1960s Marvel publishing.
Keywords: Captain Marvel Marvel Comics 1968 superhero comic book Stan Lee Roy Thomas Gene Colan cosmic hero vintage comics
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