Marvel Comics Presents #116

In what I think is only the second time in the history of this anthology series, a Western character appears in a one-and-down story. The Two-Gun Kid makes his debut and his story is amazing! Featuring artwork by the legendary Gil Kane (Superman), a group of 13 outlaws call the Kid out and in this issue a major character dies! 

That's twice in two straight issues where a character dies in this book. Not a major title or a massive crossover. But this tiny little anthology series that by many collectors has not just been overlooked but downright forgotten. True, the character that dies in this book isn't ranking up there with Spider-Man's Uncle Ben or Captain Marvel. But the character that dies is important to the history and legend of the Two-Gun Kid.

Also of note, the Wolverine/Typhoid Mary story ends in this issue. I'm not satisfied that this is the end of the torrid love story between these two damaged characters. But I was happy (for now) with the ending. 

A good issue that doesn't have an off segment at all. 4 very good reads in one!

Worth Consuming!

Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.

Marvel Fanfare #49

This issue is a Western themed Fanfare. First Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan must travel back to the Old West in order to search for a missing Doctor Strange. They later discover that their very presence may have altered the time-line unless they can prevent an Indian tribe from raising an army of the dead against the white man.

  This is more of a SHIELD tale than a Doc Strange adventure. Sure, there is a taste of the super-natural in this story. But, Fury and Dugan are the real stars of this issue and there’s lots of shoot ’em up action.

 Then there’s a Two-Gun Kid tale. It starts off really good, but, the Kid’s got a secret identity more flimsy than a sheet of wet paper. How come nobody sees through it and put 2 & 2 together when Lawyer Matt disappears and the Two-Gun Kid arrives riding Matt’s horse!?!

One great tale, one adventure with more holes that Swiss cheese.

Worth Consuming.

Rating: 7 out of 10 stars.