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Amazing Adventures #18

Marvel · Series began 1970 · May 1973

first appearance of Killraven

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Killraven (Jonathan Raven, typically from Earth-691, Marvel) — introduction · origin
Maureen Raven (Earth-691) — introduction

Dates

Cover date: May 1973
On sale: February 20, 1973
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #18 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Original edition20¢ cover
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UK pence edition0.06 GBP cover

British

Printed cover price 0.06 GBP.
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Creators

pencils: John Romita, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, Gray Morrowinks: John Romita, Tony Mortellaro, Frank Chiaramonte, Gray Morrowletters: Gaspar Saladino, John Costanzascript: Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, Neal Adamscolors: Petra Goldberg, Gray Morrow

Stories

The War of the Worlds! · 20 pages
Killraven gets his revenge on the Keeper but discovers that it is a hollow victory.

Publisher’s description

In the not too distant future, Martians have invaded the Earth, and nearly destroyed humanity. Only one man can still stand up and fight their dominance -- KILLRAVEN!

Characters

KillravenJonathan RavenJoshua RavenMaureen RavenAnn Carver

Reprinted in

Planet of the Apes (1974), The Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980), The Empire Strikes Back Monthly (1980), Essential Killraven (2005), Marvel Firsts: The 1970s (2011), Marvel Masterworks: Killraven (2018), Killraven Epic Collection: Warrior of the Worlds (2021)