the comic book series marvel super hero contest of champions came out in june–august 1982.
the comic book series marvel super hero contest of champions came out in june–august 1982.
when did the comic book series marvel super hero contest of champions come out?
june–august 1982
in the story "you get what you need!" published in "incredible hulk" vol.1 #265 (november 1981), bill mantlo and sal buscema created the superhero team rangers. in addition to texas twister, the team consists of western characters shooting star, firebird, the phantom rider (hamilton slade, then called night rider), and the contemporary red wolf. along many superheroes, texas twister appeared in the three-issue comic book limited series "marvel super hero contest of champions" (june–august 1982). the series was written by mark gruenwald with art by john romita, jr. and bob layton. the rangers appeared in "incredible hulk " vol.2 #279 (january 1983) written by bill mantlo.
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marvel super hero contest of champions is a three-issue comic book limited series published from june to august 1982 by marvel comics. the series was written by mark gruenwald with art by john romita jr. and bob layton.









































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this series was significant as it was marvel's first published limited series. an unrelated five issue limited series published in 1999, "contest of champions ii", is a sequel in title only.









































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