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FOOM (1973 Marvel) 15 VG/FN 5.0

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    FOOM (1973 Marvel) 15 VG/FN 5.0

    1st app. Carol Danvers as Ms. Marvel, 1st app. Captain Britain
    Ended Apr 1 8:02 PM CST
    Bid History 17 bids
    Winning Bid $38

    Howard the Duck issue with a wraparound cover by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Illustrations by David Wenzel, John Romita Sr., and Jack Kirby. Steve Gerber interview. Articles about Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. The news section contains photos of Gerry Conway, George Tuska, Sal Buscema, Archie Goodwin, Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, Jim Mooney, Paul Gulacy, Bill Mantlo, Keith Pollard, Jack Kirby, Mike Royer, Roy Thomas, George Perez, Barry Windsor-Smith, John Warner, Len Wein, Ross Andru, and Marv Wolfman. Colan/Leialoha wraparound cover. This issue is notable for two reasons: The first appearance of Carol Danvers as Ms. Marvel in a full-page illustration of Ms. Marvel by Johnny Romita, plus a preview of the front cover of Ms. Marvel #1. This appearance predates the publication of Ms. Marvel #1 by four months. And this is the first appearance of Captain Britain, predating Captain Britain Weekly #1 (October 1976) by a month. Captain Britain appeared in Captain Britain Weekly, which featured runs by writers Chris Claremont and Alan Moore, and artist Alan Davis. Grade: VG/FN 5.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)