Miracleman #1. Here’s where the most celebrated comic book story of all time got its start. Witness the humble beginning where Miracleman tells his wife about his “secret origin”. She asks how she’s supposed to believe such a “bloody stupid story!” HA! Lady, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
This first issue should keep you busy while Marvel decides whether or not they can reprint the issues of ‘Marvelman’ anyone actually gives a damn about. (Update: They finally started reprinting the series in 2014, even though completing the Neil Gaiman issues of the Silver Age story is still ongoing in 2023.) “Behold! I teach you the superman! He is this lightning! He is this madness!” KIMOTA!
Collector’s Guide:
-From MiracleMan #1; Eclipse, 1985. Story by Alan Moore, Art by Gary Leach.
– Originally printed in Warrior Magazine #1-3 (black and white); Quality, 1982.
– Reprinted in MiracleMan TPB #1; Eclipse, 1988.
– Reprinted in Miracleman #1; Marvel 2015.
You might also enjoy the controversial birth scene from Miracleman #9, the destruction of London in Miracleman #15, or our other Alan Moore goodies.