The Top Ten Hottest Back Issue Comics For July 2022!

1. Iron Man #108 March 1978 Marvel Comics

Working to free Madame Masque and the others from Midas' golden imprisonment, Iron Man and fellow Avenger Yellowjacket use Enervator technology to power a bio-ray, which Jack of Hearts will direct to revert the subjects to normal. Nearby, Stark employees unwittingly activate the Growing Man, who searches for a power source, in hope of contacting Kang. Iron Man battles the Growing Man but fails to stop him from disrupting the bio-ray process. Although Jack of Hearts is rendered unconscious, his body continues to channel the required energy, and Iron Man supplements the process with energy from the Growing Man himself, disabling the giant android and reviving Madame Masque and the others.

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2. Power Man and Iron Fist #82 June 1982 Marvel Comics

Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Denys Cowan and Carl Potts

"Secret of the Black Tiger!" Part 2 of 2:
A pit of deadly spikes at their backs and a cadre of killer assassins in front, the Heroes for Hire have the bad guys right where they want them.

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3. Iron Man #103 October 1977 Marvel Comics

At long last the golden avenger returns home to Stark International! But to Shell-Head's utter surprise his office, his factories, and his company have been seized by Midas! How did that happen? Apparently by a legal stock takeover! Thank goodness Tony has friends like Jasper Sitwell and Madame Masque at his side! And Iron Man might add another if he can contain the explosive power of Jack of Hearts! Cameo appearance by Marianne Rodgers. Last 30¢ issue.

Notes: Midas previously appeared in Iron Man 19. Jack of Hearts' prior appearance was in Incredible Hulk 214. The letters page includes an essay from Bill Mantlo about the background of Jack of Hearts.

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4. Wolverine #66 August 2008 Marvel Comics

Nobody knows what happened on the night the heroes fell. All we know is that they disappeared and evil triumphed and the bad guys have been calling the shots ever since. What happened to Wolverine is the biggest mystery of all. For 50 years, no one has heard hide nor hair from him...and in his place stands an old man called Logan. A man concerned only about his family. A man pushed to the brink by the HULK GANG. A man forced to help an old friend-the blind archer, HAWKEYE-to drive three thousand miles to secure his family's safety. Get ready for the ride of your life, Logan

NOTE: This story plus Fantastic Four (1998- 3rd Series) #558-561 and Marvel 1985 (2008) #1-5 are all part of an epic past, present, and future storyline written by Mark Millar that all ties in together.

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5. Flash #201 November 1970 DC Comics

The Flash feels guilty when he believes hes responsible for paralyzing a young basketball stars legs. Finale for a Fiddler!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Murphy Anderson; Jay and Joan attend an outdoor concert, but the Fiddler is taking money from the crowd. The Man with Future-Vision!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs; An accident gives a man vision that sees events three months from now. Dark Shadows model kit ad. Adventure Comics and Detective Comics ad. Gigantic Strange Adventures and Giant Justice League of America ad. Snoopy Strikes Again strip ad for a Monogram model kit. Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko.

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6. Avengers #9 October 1998 Marvel Comics

In the Caribbean Sea, the Mighty Avengers infiltrate Moses Magnum's floating entertainment resort! The heroes know that Magnum is onboard somewhere with the seismic cannon (that his troops stole from the airport last issue). But what the Avengers don't know is that Moses Mangum's powers have been augmented by Apocalypse! And those powers are currently out of control! When Hawkeye and Triathlon reach the central lab, the seismic struggle erupts! Moses Magnum vs. Earth's Mightiest Heroes plus Silverclaw and Triathlon! Will the Eastern Seaboard survive? Cameo appearance by Jarvis. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Wonder Man. (Notes: After the battle Hawkeye leaves the team to find the Thunderbolts.

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7. Iron Man #144 March 1981 Marvel Comics

During Shell-Head and Sunturion's deep space battle, a large section of the Star Well station breaks free and begins tumbling toward Earth! Can Iron Man and Sunturion set aside their differences and prevent the station from crashing into a populated area?

Note: Sunturion returns in Iron Man Annual 9.Second story: "Apocalypse Then" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Joe Brozowski (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Tony recalls the first time he met Rhodey...in the jungles of Vietnam under dire circumstances! Origin of James Rhodes.

Note: Chronologically this story takes place after the events of Tales of Suspense 39.

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8. Robotech #1 Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover August Issue Titan Comics

Written by Brian Wood. Art by Marco Turini. Cover by Karl Kersch.

Harmony Gold's cult '80s television series Robotech returns or all-new adventures! Comic written by Brian Wood (DMZ, Briggs Land, Northlanders) and illustrated by Marco turini! TV episodes now available on Crackle, Amazon Prime & Netflix! Live-action film being developed by Sony Pictures! Comic features classic characters Rick, Lisa, Minmei, Roy, Claudia, and Gloval! New comic series will delight original fans and newcomers alike! 28 pages, full color.

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9. Fantastic Four #318 September 1988 Marvel Comics

Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott

"Beyond the Pale!":
Guest starring Doctor Doom
At the end of FF Annual 21, Crystal decides to leave the Fantastic Four and return to the moon; so the FF will travel into the Negative Zone with only three members...and Doctor Doom! Before Doctor Doom leads the FF into the Negative Zone, he ambushes the Molecule Man on the streets of New York City. What is Doctor Doom planning? And will he help the FF defeat Blastaar?

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10. Terminator The Burning Earth #5 July 1990 Now Comics

Story by Ron Fortier. Art and cover by Alex Ross.

Part 5 of 5:
Terminator: The Burning Earth was originally published in 1990 by NOW comics as a five-issue mini-series featuring new characters fighting in John Connor's Resistance army against Skynet.

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