Wild Thing #1 (1993) is the first issue of a seven-issue limited series published by Marvel UK. It features the first appearance of Nikki Doyle, a character unrelated to the more famous Rina Logan (Wolverine's daughter from the MC2 universe).
Creative Team
- Writer: Simon Jowett
- Artist/Penciler: Duke Mighten
- Colorist: Steve Whitaker
- Editor: Michael Bennent
Story Summary: "Where the Wild Things Are..."
Set in a future world (Earth-8410), the story follows Nikki Doyle, a "virtual reality bad-girl" with the ability to infiltrate computer systems.
- The Mission: Nikki enters a Virtual Reality version of the Marvel Universe.
- The Conflict: She encounters digital incarnations of famous heroes and villains, most notably Venom and Carnage.
- The Stakes: The destruction of this VR world begins to bleed into reality, turning a simulation into a "nightmare all too real".
- Cameos: The issue features simulations of various Marvel characters, including Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Wolverine.
Collector Details
- Key Issue: This is the 1st appearance of Nikki Doyle as Wild Thing.
- Cover: The original printing features a distinctive embossed cover illustrated by Duke Mighten.