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    Marvel Comics #1

    Marvel Comics » Marvel Comics #1 released by Marvel on October 1939.

    The first issue of Marvel Comics published by Timely in 1939.

    mtharman's Marvel Comics #1 review

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    It all began here

     
     
     
     
    History in the making.

    Marvel history could go no deeper than this issue. Marvel Comics issue 1 would introduce dynamic and new storytelling to an audience that would find themselves excited over this one comic.

    Introducing Stories with a Science Fiction twist to it, only one storyline and hero would be the focus of heroism in this comic, who would be known as the Angel.

     
     The Cast

    Human Torch (Jim Hammond) and Sub-Mariner would display themselves as characters who would be different and outcasted by society and have issues and difficulties with relating to people. Both of them that would reach popularity alongside Captain America when his introduction was made. 
    Also would be the first introduction to Marvels first western hero, the Masked Raider and Goodmans own creation before this comic was created, Ka-zar. 
    Plus, once again the introduction to Marvels first costume hero and vigilante, the Angel

       
    The Reaction

    Marvel's first costume hero
    Marvel's first costume hero

    Many modern fans may not have the chance to read this issue or had no interest because of the tolerance level for the artwork. But giving this comic a fair chance and having a respectful tolerance for ancient creativity that few writers are slacking here and there, you may find yourself enjoying this comic for what it is. 
    But if the artwork is way too much, then its best to enjoy this comic in the storyline known as Marvels where it takes the audience through the history of the Marvel Universe.

    Action, Suspense, Western, Heroic, Tragedy, Crime, adventure, and science fiction horror is all seen in this awesome comic book that was responsible for many of the comics that Marvel fans are reading today. 
    With so much weight on this one single comic that sparked the universe of Marvel Comics, I dare not give this issue less than a 5-star rating. You may not see this issue like it was seen in October 1939, but results and effect of this issue would say how wrong somebody would be if they try to disagree. 

     

    Here is a video I made about the history of Marvel Comics starting with their very first issue, I thankyou for reading and watching, and I do hope you enjoy the video.      
     
      
      
       

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