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Post by MacNimon on Feb 19, 2012 18:40:48 GMT
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Post by MacNimon on Feb 19, 2012 18:44:33 GMT
From The Marvel Chronological Handbook:
1973 Turning Point
1973 was another busy year for Marvel, almost two hundred issues more than 1972, and the magazine division continued to grow with the launch of Dracula Lives, Monsters Unleashed, Tales of the Zombies and Vampire Tales.
The satire magazine Crazy made it's debut in '73 and would last 94 issues, and the year also sees Marvel change it's fan club once again with the introduction of FOOM.
The year will also see several new characters - Red Sonja, Thanos, Blade, Killraven and Shang Chi - but the year will forever be remembered by every Marvel Zombie as the year Marvel brought us…
The Death of Gwen Stacey
Since the very first Spider-Man story in Amazing Fantasy 015, Peter Parker has seen death play a very big part in his life, and his responsibility as Spider-Man, with the death of his Uncle Ben.
Over the years he has seen the deaths of Betty Brant's brother Bennett, Fred Foswell and George Stacy cast a shadow over the successes he has had as a crime-fighter.
Now, in issue 121 of Amazing Spider-Man, the Green Goblin exacts the cruellest revenge on Spider-Man with the death of Gwen Stacy.
When Gwen falls from the bridge at the hands of the Goblin, Spider-Man attempts to save her - but does the fall kill her or does the webbing snap her neck?
Peter Parker blames he Goblin and in issue 122 he will seemingly get his revenge as the Goblin is impaled on his own goblin glider, and will not be resurrected for some time.
Thanos, Moondragon and Titan
In Iron Man 054 Madame MacEvil engineers a fight between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner. She is later revealed to be Moondragon, raised on Titan but born on Earth.
In Captain Marvel 025 Thanos makes his first appearance, as the Masterlord, in a prologue to a major storyline featuring Captain Marvel, Thanos and the Destroyer.
Iron Man 055 would see the introduction of the leader of Titan, Mentor as well as the first appearance of Eros, who would later use the name Starfox.
Killraven
In Amazing Adventures 018, Roy Thomas creates a new version of the classic novel War of the Worlds, set in an alternate future and featuring the hero Killraven, a character created by Neal Adams, who would plot the first story with a script by Gerry Conway and art by Adams and Howard Chaykin.
In the second invasion, in 2001, the Martians are successful and enslave all of Earth.
Jonathan Raven fights in the arena using the name Killraven, and will be Earth's great hope to take Earth back from the Martians.
In issue 021 Don McGregor begins his long run on the series, to great fan acclaim, along with artist Craig Russell.
Blade
In Tomb of Dracula 010, Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan introduce their creation - Blade.
Blade is immune from a vampire's bite as a result of his mother being bitten whilst in labour carrying Blade.
Using wooden stakes to rid the world of vampires, Blade will make many attempts to kill Dracula.
Blade will feature in several titles of his own, and will appear in a successful series of movies.
Black Panther
Jungle Action 006 sees the first part of what will be a massive thirteen part epic featuring the Black Panther.
Created by Don McGregor, "Panther's Rage" is recognised by some as the first graphic novel, despite it appearing in serial form.
McGregor brings a rich, multi-layed depth to the characters, whilst the series features art by Rich Buckler, Gil Kane and Billy Graham.
Howard the Duck
In Fear 019 the world is introduced to the latest Marvel phenomenon - a three-foot tall, cigar-smoking, talking duck!
Howard the Duck appears on Earth from his reality via the nexus of all Realities, the swamp where the Man-Thing resides.
Howard would soon have his own, highly popular series and by 1976 would be running for President of the USA!
Other Debuts
Frankenstein, the classic monster, makes his Marvel debut in January, beginning with a retelling of the novel, story by Gary Friedrich and art by Mike Ploog.
Venus, a classic heroine from the Golden Age reappears, courtesy of Bill Everett, in Sub-Mariner 057.
Valkyrie, created by the Enchantress, debuts in Defenders 004.
Red Sonja, the equal of Conan, first appears in Conan the Barbarian 023.
Mantis, a companion of the Swordsman and a martial arts expert, first appears in Avengers 112.
Yellow Claw makes his first real appearance in Captain America 164. A robot double had previously appeared against SHIELD.
Son of Satan first appears in Ghost Rider 001, then appears in a full story a month later in Marvel Spotlight 012.
John Jameson, JJJ's son, turns into the Man-Wolf for the first time in Amazing Spider-Man 125.
Special Marvel Edition 015 sees the first appearance of Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu.
The Kung Fu phenomenon would explode onto the Marvel Universe in 1974.
Notable Events
FOOM is launched in February, the latest incarnation of Marvel's fan club. Initially edited by Jim Steranko, later editors would include Chris Claremont and Jim Salicrup.
Medusa joins the Fantastic Four, replacing Sue Storm, in Fantastic Four 132.
Ghost Rider gets his own title in October.
It, the Living Colossus, appears in his own series (having debuted in Tales of Suspense 014 in 1961) in Astonishing Tales 021.
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Post by MacNimon on Feb 19, 2012 18:46:03 GMT
First Issue
Crypt of Shadows v1 001 (Jan) [Marvel Universe]
Frankenstein v1 001 (Jan) [Marvel Universe]
Tex Dawson Gun-Slinger v1 001 (Jan) [Marvel Universe]
War is Hell v1 001 (Jan) [Marvel Universe]
Crazy v1 001 (Feb) [humour]
SHIELD v1 001 (Feb) [Marvel Universe]
Vault of Evil v1 001 (Feb) [Marvel Universe]
Beware v1 001 (Mar) [Marvel Universe]
Worlds Unknown v1 001 (May) [Marvel Universe]
Marvel Spectacular v1 001 (Aug) [Marvel Universe]
Ghost Rider v1 001(Sep) [Marvel Universe]
Strange Tales v1 169 (Sep) [Marvel Universe]
Crazy Magazine v1 001 (Oct) [humour]
Dead of Night v1 001 (Dec) [Marvel Universe]
Marvel Double Feature v1 001 (Dec) [Marvel Universe]
Uncanny Tales v1 001 (Dec) [Marvel Universe]
Weird Wonder Tales v1 001 (Dec) [Marvel Universe]
Dracula Lives! v1 001 [Marvel Universe]
Monsters Unleashed v1 001 [Marvel Universe]
Tales of the Zombie v1 001 [Marvel Universe]
Vampire Tales v1 001 [Marvel Universe]
Final Issue
Li'l Pals v1 005 (May)
Night Nurse v1 004 (May)
Spoof v1 005 (May)
Crazy v1 003 (Jun)
Gun-Slinger v1 003 (Jun)
Li'l Kids v1 012 (Jun)
The Cat v1 004 (Jun)
Wyatt Earp v1 034 (Jun)
Shanna, The She-Devil v1 005 (Aug)
Red Wolf v1 009 (Sep)
Combat Kelly v1 009 (Oct)
Gunhawk(s) v1 007 (Oct)
SHIELD v1 005 (Oct)
Warlock v1 008 (Oct)
Marvel Feature v1 012 (Nov)
Monsters On The Prowl v1 027 (Nov)
Ringo Kid v1 023 (Nov)
Chili v1 026 (Dec)
Millie The Model v1 207 (Dec)
Re-Named Issue
Tex Dawson Gun-Slinger Renamed Gun-Slinger 002 (Apl)
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Post by MacNimon on Feb 19, 2012 19:57:07 GMT
In greater detail... 1973 Specials, Annuals etcBy the looks of things, some of these are out of order (Dracula Lives 1&2, etc) but I'll stick with the order of the small images above... Amazing Spider-Man King-Size v1 009 Conan the Barbarian Annual v1 001 Dracula Lives v1 001 Dracula Lives v1 002 Fantastic Four King-Size v1 010 FOOM v1 002 Summer 1973 FOOM v1 003 Fall 1973 FOOM v1 004 Winter 1973/74 Monster Madness 002 Monster Madness 003 Monsters Unleashed v1 001 Tales of the Zombie v1 001 Vampire Tales v1 001 Wit and Wisdom of Watergate |
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Post by Silver Age Fan on Feb 19, 2012 20:46:27 GMT
Quite a variety of titles there, something for everyone.
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