CATALOG RECORD

Marvel Age Annual #3

Marvel · Series began 1985 · [October] 1987

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Dates

Cover date: [October] 1987
On sale: June 4, 1987
Pages: 52

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

script: Fred Hembeck, Jim Salicrup, Joanne Spaldo, Roger Stern, Steve Englehart, Mark Gruenwald, Ann Nocenti, Peter David, David Michelinie, Adam Blaustein, Louise Simonson, Christopher Priest, Terry Austin, Peter Gillis, Craig Anderson, Chris Claremont, Brian Nelson, Jon Zimmermanpencils: Fred Hembeck, Jim Lee, John Buscema, Al Milgrom, Richard Howell, Tom Morgan, Rick Leonardi, Marshall Rogers, Todd McFarlane, Bob Layton, Jack Kirby, Rodney Ramos, Jon Bogdanove, Steve Geiger, Bret Blevins, Kevin Nowlan, Brent Anderson, Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema, Marc Silvestri, Bob Budianskyinks: Fred Hembeck, Whilce Portacio, Tom Palmer, Mike Machlan, Jim Mooney, Joe Sinnott, Danny Bulanadi, Joe Rubinstein, Bob Wiacek, Bob Layton, Rodney Ramos, Don Hudson, George Klein, Jon Bogdanove, Jack Abel, Bret Blevins, Kevin Nowlan, Scott Williams, Brett Breeding, Terry Austinletters: Fred Hembeck, Tom Orzechowskicolors: Gregory Wright

Stories

When Titans Plug! · 17 pages
Fred Hembeck hosts the Fred Hembeck Show, with various super teams and heroes as guests where they discuss their lives and events. While he is chatting to each guest, Fred "plays" clips of them for the viewers, and it is these clips that are the individual stories in this issue.
Alpha Flight · 1 pages
After facing off against Bedlam, Vindicator ponders why her husband had created such evil, and wonders what lies ahead for the team.
The Avengers · 1 pages
The Avengers are battling Zeus, who blames them for Hercules' injuries, even though the Avengers are seeking a cure for him. Sub-Mariner marries Marrina, and She-Hulk gets together with Wyatt Wingfoot.
The West Coast Avengers · 1 pages
The West Coast Avengers are becoming a stronger team, with Hank Pym and the Moon Knight joining up. But they will soon be in battle with two Zodiacs, and they will have to face Ultron. Problems lie in wait for Mockingbird, and Master Pandemonium will be coming back, along with the Vision and Scarlet Witch.
Brother Voodoo · 1 pages
The origin of Brother Voodoo is retold, after which Jericho Drumm and his brother Daniel's spirit discover they have a sister Vanna Black, who goes by the name Sister Voodoo.
Captain America · 1 pages
The new Captain America (John Walker) explains to Fred Hembeck how he became the new Cap, and along with his new partner Bucky have been facing and beating a variety of foes. He also mentions that he wants to get hold of a new "joker" calling himself The Captain....
Daredevil · 1 pages
Daredevil teams up with the Black Widow to fight Crock, battles against Bushwacker and Wolverine, and comes up against Bullet as Matt Murdock.
Silver Surfer · 1 pages
The Surfer and Mantis fight against a group of Elders of the Universe, with Nova flying in to help. Overseeing them are a couple of Celestials, while Krees and Skrulls fight against each other in the background.
Fantastic Four · 1 pages
Reed and Sue leave the FF, with Crystal and Ms. Marvel joining as they fight a slew of FF villains.
Incredible Hulk · 1 pages
The Hulk has been captured by X-Factor and taken to Gamma Base, where SHIELD are waiting for him to turn back to Bruce Banner so that they can kill him.
Iron Man · 1 pages
Tony Stark is out on a date, when Jim Rhodes informs him that he has a Code Red call. He then changes into Iron Man and faces off against the super-villain known as Force.
The Marvel Saga · 1 pages
Uatu the Watcher recounts some of the Marvel history, including the coming of the Silver Surfer and Galactus to Earth.
Power Pack · 1 pages
Power Pack battles against a Sentinel.
The Amazing Spider-Man · 1 pages
Spider-Man is swinging home, concerned that his spider-sense is being shorted out, and worried about Doc Ock and the Hobgoblin. But the most important thing for him is getting home on time for dinner, which he does, and in the arms of his wife MJ.
Doctor Strange · 0.5 pages
Doctor Strange is in the pits of despair over his lost or destroyed artifacts, and is concerned that he will not be up to protecting the world any longer.
Cloak and Dagger · 0.5 pages
Mr. Jip warns that he is playing Cloak and Dagger as his puppets, and that they will not receive any help from their friends.
Strikeforce: Morituri · 1 pages
Dr. Kimmo Tuolema thinks over the Morituri process and his hopes of finding a cure, especially as Blackthorn had become pregnant.
The Mighty Thor · 1 pages
Volstagg tells some children a bedside story of Thor.
X-Factor · 1 pages
X-Factor battle Apocalypse and his Four Horsemen
X-Men and the New Mutants · 1 pages
The New Mutants are mourning the death of Cypher (Doug Ramsey), with Mirage blaming herself and Magik voicing her wishes for vengeance. Meanwhile in Scotland, Nightcrawler and Kitty Pryde are mourning the "apparent" deaths of the X-Men.
Marvel A to Z · 10 pages

Characters

Peter ParkerSpider-ManLoganWolverineSteve RogersCaptain AmericaTony StarkIron ManBruce BannerThorHulkBen GrimmScott SummersThe ThingCyclopsThor OdinsonReed RichardsJohnny StormHuman TorchMister FantasticHank McCoySusan Storm RichardsBeastJean GreyMatt MurdockDaredevilStephen StrangeDoctor StrangeKurt WagnerNightcrawler

Reprinted in

Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men (2003), Avengers: West Coast Avengers - Zodiac Attack (2012), Daredevil Epic Collection (2014), Incredible Hulk Epic Collection (2015), Power Pack Classic Omnibus (2019), X-Men: Inferno Prologue (2014), X-Men: Mutant Massacre Omnibus (2018), Cloak and Dagger Omnibus (2020), X-Men: Inferno Prologue Omnibus (2021), Silver Surfer: Return to the Spaceways Omnibus (2024)