Captain Marvel #1

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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Key Facts

First solo titled issue

Origin of Captain Marvel's powers

1st appearance of Powderkeg, a mercenary

Issue Details

Publisher

Marvel

Writer

Dwayne McDuffie

Letterer

Ken Lopez

Inker

Frank Bolle

Cover Artist

M. D. Bright

Colorist

Paul Becton

Inker

Stan Drake

Published

November 1989

Synopsis

Following her departure from the Avengers due to the loss of her powers, Monica decides to join the marines. It is here, as their captain, that she encounters the villain Powderkeg.  During their scuffle, it is revealed he is working for a South American crime lord who has also enlisted the aid of Moonstone.  As he powers begin to re-manifest themselves as variations on what she's used to, it becomes both a race against time and a re-learning of her powers.

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