Marvel’s Excalibur 1988 #1: A New Team From The Ashes
Marvel’s Excalibur 1988 #1: A New Beginning When The X-Men Fell The world believed the X-Men were dead. In the wake of their apparent demise in Dallas, a void was left in the Marvel Universe. However, from the ashes of that tragedy, a new, albeit quirky, team would rise. The debut of Excalibur 1988 #1 […]
Marvel’s Rise of Jean Grey as Phoenix: A Comic Milestone
This Day In Comics: The Tragic Rise of Jean Grey as Phoenix On this day in comics, June 19th, 1979, readers witnessed a pivotal moment in one of the most celebrated sagas in comic book history. The issue of Uncanny X-Men #125 marked a crucial turning point for the X-Men’s heart and soul, Jean Grey. […]
The Original Human Torch: Marvel’s First Hero
The Original Human Torch: Meet Marvel’s First-Ever Hero Before the world knew of Spider-Man or the Avengers, a different kind of hero set the page ablaze. This was the original Human Torch, an android named Jim Hammond whose fiery story marks the very beginning of the Marvel Universe. Long before the Fantastic Four’s Johnny Storm […]
Marvel’s Alpha the Ultimate Mutant: A Defenders Debut
This Day in Comics: The Dawn of Marvel’s Alpha the Ultimate Mutant On June 18, 1974, a new and terrifying force of nature was unleashed upon the Marvel Universe. Within the pages of Defenders #15, readers first witnessed the raw power of Alpha the Ultimate Mutant. This was no ordinary antagonist; Alpha’s origin is directly […]
This Day in Comics: The Starhawk Marvel Comics Debut
He Knows Your Future: The Wild Debut of Marvel’s Starhawk Ever dive into a comic and realize you’re reading one of the wildest backstories ever conceived? Welcome to the world of 1970s cosmic Marvel! On this day, June 17, 1975, fans got their very first look at a hero who embodies that chaotic, brilliant energy: […]
Marvel’s Sinister Six’s First Appearance: A Comic Classic
Marvel’s Sinister Six: The Day a Supervillain Team Was Born On this day in comic book history, June 11, 1964, readers witnessed the landmark Sinister Six’s first appearance. This legendary group of villains debuted in the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1, a pivotal moment that would forever alter the web-slinger’s world. As dedicated […]
Marvel’s New Warriors First Appearance: A 90s Debut
A New Breed of Hero: The Unforgettable New Warriors First Appearance The landscape of Marvel Comics was shifting at the dawn of the 1990s. The era called for a new kind of team. They weren’t the seasoned Avengers or the mutant-focused X-Men. They were younger, edgier, and ready to tackle the injustices that the bigger […]
Marvel’s Adam Warlock First Appearance: This Day In Comics
Marvel’s Adam Warlock First Appearance: This Day In Comics – June 8 On this day in comics, June 8, 1967, a cosmic force of immense power made his debut. The Adam Warlock first appearance occurred in the pages of Fantastic Four #66, forever changing the Marvel Universe. Initially known only as “Him,” this character’s journey […]
DC Unites with Marvel: Batman/Deadpool Crossover Incoming
The Unthinkable Has Happened: DC and Marvel Collide in Epic Crossover Comics! For decades, comic book fans have dreamed of it. Now, it’s finally happening. In an unprecedented collaboration, DC Comics and Marvel Comics are joining forces to bring us the most anticipated crossover event of the year: the DC Marvel Crossover Comics featuring none […]
Terminus First Appearance: This Day a Planet Killer Was Born
Welcome back to “This Day In Comics” at The Comic Book Addicts, your trusted authority for deep dives into comic book history! Today, May 15th (2025), marks a monumental date for the Terminus First Appearance in Marvel Comics lore. On this day back in 1984, a truly formidable and planet-consuming threat made its grand, destructive […]