The strange saga of marvel man
The strange saga of Marvel man marvelman comic Created out a need for a hero when the British reprint publisher ran into problems when the popular Captain Marvel character was being forced out of business by DC's lawsuits claiming Captain Marvel was a rip off of the popular Superman. Marvel man was a cosmetic revamp of Captain Marvel, with his nemesis being Gargunza as opposed to Dr. Sivana. Artist Mick Anglo created Marvel Man for publisher L. Miller and son in 1954. comic book writer / occultist Alan Moore Marvel man ran its course before folding up in the early sixties. Later, the character was revamped by occultist/writer Alan Moore (which due to copyright issues was dubbed Miracle man). Moore explored the dark side of heroes, and the blurry line of gods among us. While more well known for the Watchmen and the Killing Joke, some contend that Alan Moore hit all the right notes of superhero subversion with Miracle Man. Future San...