Recap of the events which led to the start of this issue.
Pages 9/10 ("Sidekick: Rockets Red Glare") and pages 17/18 ("Sidekick: Man or Monster?") are excerpts from Rick Jones' autobiography "Sidekick" (one page of text and one illustration each).
House Advertisements (One-Pager) for: CAPTAIN AMERICA series, ELEKTRA series.
House Advertisement (One-Pager) for Marvel Comics Series (subscription page with Punisher illustration).
Total of 9 one-page advertisements for: Marvel ReCharge 2 (collectible card game, Marvel), Jeremiah (TV, Showtime), Marvel Universe Fan Club (fan club, www.marvelfanclub.com), Uncanny Deals (merchandise, Dynamic Forces), Marvel-In-Motion (CD-ROM, marvelinmotion.com), Jack & Jill (anti-drugs, NIDA), Amazing Products! (merchandise, Dynamic Forces), Jak & Daxter (game, Playstation), Blade II - The Soundtrack (music, Immortal Records).