Marvel Comics Presents # 100 (published in April 1992) is a milestone anthology issue featuring a single continuous story across four chapters, primarily starring Wolverine, Ghost Rider (Danny Ketch), and Doctor Doom.
"Dreams of Doom"
The issue, written by Howard Mackie, centers on Doctor Doom's struggle to maintain control over his own mind.
- The Conflict: Doctor Doom is being tormented in his sleep by Nightmare, the personification of bad dreams.
- The Plan: Doom attempts to invade the dreams of Wolverine and Ghost Rider to use their unique mystical and mutant energies as weapons or shields against Nightmare.
- Key Themes: The story explores "dream logic," showcased through Sam Kieth's exaggerated and surreal art style.
- Writer: Howard Mackie, who was the regular writer for Ghost Rider at the time.
- Artist: Sam Kieth provided the pencils and the iconic cover art. Kieth is widely praised for his unique, cartoony, and dark depiction of Doctor Doom and Nightmare.
- Format: Unlike many other issues in the series that featured four separate 8-page stories, this issue is one long book-length tale divided into four chapters: "Dreams of Doom," "Whose Nightmare Is It Anyway?," "Mutant Dreams," and "Awakenings".
- Cover: Features a "flip cover" or wraparound effect—often noted as an homage to Incredible Hulk Annual #1—depicting Wolverine and Ghost Rider clashing.