And the Winner of The Super-Villain War is...Firebrand? A meeting of Marvel freelance and staff writers in early 1975… “Hey guys! I’ve got a great story idea to share with all of you!” “What is it, Mike?” “I call it a ‘Super-Villain War!’ We have all our major villains fight each other to the death!” “You mean real death?” “Absolutely! That’s what makes the stakes so high. I’ve already killed off the Mandarin!” “You mean you eliminated your character’s top villain, Mike?

A Train Wreck in Progress… Late in the night at “Perfidy & Pints” - a secluded supervillain bar in 1975… “Octavius! Over here! Quick!” “Huh?” the bewildered bad guy’s gaze falls upon several fellow felons. “Red Ghost. Baron Mordo. What’s going on?” “This way, comrade!” hisses the Soviet Schemer, “And keep your head down.” A moment later, the six-armed antagonist is seated and asks, “What’s going on?” “Keep your head down,” whispers Baron Mordo. “See that fool in the ho

Meet ...The Nose!! The Avenger’s Mansion sometime after this issue… “Hey, Thor? Do you have a minute?” “Certainly, Iron Man. What is it that thou wish to discuss?” “Well, it seems that none of the Avengers want to make eye contact with me and when they start to, they suddenly start coughing and make an excuse to leave the room. Any idea what’s going on?” “Ah, mine noble comrade-in-arms, does thou not knowest that thine latest renderings of that awe-inspiring armor hath put