CATALOG RECORD

Marvel Comics Presents #15

Marvel · Series began 1988 · Late March 1989

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Dates

Cover date: Late March 1989
On sale: November 17, 1988
Pages: 36

Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #15 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Direct edition

Direct

No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.
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Newsstand edition

Newsstand

A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 07148602214515
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Creators

pencils: Ron Lim, Rick Leonardi, Gene Colan, Dwayne Turner, Javier Saltaresinks: Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Tom Palmer, Mike Gustovich, Mark McKennascript: Ann Nocenti, Don McGregor, Bobbie Chase, Fabian Niciezacolors: Mike Rockwitz, Glynis Oliver, Andy Yanchus, Evelyn Steinletters: Ken Lopez, Joe Rosen, Michael Heisler

Stories

God's Country Part VI: Bondage · 8 pages
Colossus fights the Cold Warriors, while Roxanne is attacked and has a nervous breakdown.
Panther's Quest Chapter III: Lost Blood in Copper Dust · 8 pages
T'Challa manages to free himself from the concertina wire as Elmer Gore's mercenaries beat him with sticks. During the melee, Patrick Slade pulls the knife from his arm and escapes unnoticed.
The Maiden Phoenix · 8 pages
Jean is possessed by what she thinks is the Phoenix Force, but which turns out to be a dying Morlock child.
Desert Tears · 8 pages
Red Wolf lies near death in hospital after a fight with Bengal.

Characters

Jean GreyPiotr RasputinColossusT'ChallaBlack PantherMarvel GirlWilliam TalltreesRed WolfBengalDuc No TranhElmer GoreBruceRoxanneZackeryOwayodataStrikePatrick SladeNumber Six

Reprinted in

Colossus: God's Country (1994), Marvel Masterworks: The Black Panther (2010), Black Panther Epic Collection (2016), Black Panther: Panther's Quest (2018), X-Men: X-Tinction Agenda Omnibus (2024), X-Factor: The Original X-Men Omnibus (2024), Black Panther: Panther's Prey Omnibus (2025)