Strange #242

(5 février 1990)

Inquisition ! (Table of Contents: 1)

Division Alpha [Alpha Flight] / comic story / 28 pages (report information)

Script

Bill Mantlo

Pencils

Jim Lee

Inks

Al Milgrom

Colors

Bob Sharen

Letters

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Genre

super-héros (superhero)

Characters

Alpha Flight [Vindicator [Heather Hudson]; Sasquatch [Wanda Langkowski]; Box [Madison Jeffries]]; Beta Flight [Manikin; Purple Girl; Goblyn; Laura Dean]; GUEST: Jade Dragon; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Bedlam; Tundra; Gary Cody; Dreamqueen; Puck; Aurora; Northstar; Snowbird; Shaman; Talisman; Box [Roger Bochs]; Guardian [James MacDonald Hudson]; Flashback; Wildchild; Diamond Lil; Smart Alec; CAMEOS: Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Ms. Marvel [Sharon Ventura]; Crystal; Marrina; Thor; Namor, the Sub-Mariner; She-Hulk; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Black Knight [Dane Whitman]; Dr. Druid; Wolverine; Storm; Longshot; Dazzler; Colossus; Psylocke; Havok; Rogue

Synopsis

Alpha Flight is brought before the Canadian parliament to answer the charges brought against them due to their recent activity in China. Heather refuses any more government funding so that the team can be independent. Wanda tries to gain access to Walter's money but finds Walt's ex-wife standing in the way.

Reprints

• from Alpha Flight (Marvel, 1983 series) #61 (August 1988)

Indexer Notes

Cover story

Styx et Stone (Table of Contents: 2)

L'Homme Araignée [Spider-Man] / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

David Michelinie

Pencils

Todd McFarlane

Inks

Todd McFarlane

Colors

Bob Sharen

Letters

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Genre

super-héros (superhero)

Characters

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Mary Jane Parker; J. Jonah Jameson; Robbie Robertson; VILLAINS: Styx (1st appearance, origin); Stone (1st appearance, origin); Jonathon Caesar; Manslaughter Marsdale

Synopsis

Spidey searches desperately for his wife. Jon Caesar sends Styx and Stone to take care of Spidey. MJ gets away from Jonathon and saves Spidey's tush.

Reprints

• from The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #309 (Late November 1988) [-2 pages]

Pétrifiée ! (Table of Contents: 3)

Iron Man / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script

David Michelinie (co-plot, script); Bob Layton (co-plot)

Pencils

Butch Guice (breakdowns)

Inks

Bob Layton (finishes)

Colors

Bob Sharen

Letters

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Genre

super-héros (superhero)

Characters

Abe Zimmer; Charles (Paul St. Pierre's butler); Cinda Kendrick (friend of Marcy Pearson); the Grey Gargoyle [Paul Pierre Duval, poses as sculptor Paul St. Pierre]; Iron Man [also as Tony Stark]; Jim Rhodes; Kathy Dare; Marcy Pearson; Mrs. Fruitbagel (caretaker for Tony Stark); Mrs. Pearson (Marcy Pearson's adoptive mother); Rae LaCoste; Randall Pearson (Marcy Pearson's adoptive father)

Reprints

• from Iron Man (Marvel, 1968 series) #236 (November 1988) [-1 page]

Les captifs (Table of Contents: 4)

Les Vengeurs [The Avengers] / comic story / 21 pages (report information)

Script

Roger Stern

Pencils

John Buscema (breakdowns)

Inks

Tom Palmer (finishes)

Colors

Christie Scheele

Letters

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Genre

super-héros (superhero)

Characters

Avengers [Black Knight [Dane Whitman]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Doctor Druid; She-Hulk; Thor [Sigurd Jarlson]; Namor the Sub-Mariner (rejoins)]; Marrina; Atlanteans; Prometheus; Hercules (cameo flashback); Greek gods [Cerberus; Neptune; Pluto; Zeus (flashback); Ares (flashback); Hermes (cameo flashback)] (villains)

Synopsis

Neptune captures Namor (recently married to Marrina) and brings him to Hades but the Sub-Mariner is able to escape with the help of Prometheus. With the aid of Namor the Avengers escape from Pluto's prison.

Reprints

• from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #282 (August 1987) [-1 page]