{"product_id":"wolverine-marvel-comics-presents-49-1990-nm","title":"Wolverine: Marvel Comics Presents # 49 1990 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWolverine: Marvel Comics Presents #49\u003c\/b\u003e (1990) is an issue of the classic bi-weekly anthology series from Marvel Comics. Like most issues in this run, it features four standalone serials or short stories, led by a primary Wolverine feature that dominates the front cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory 1: Wolverine \u0026amp; Spider-Man – \"Life's End, Part 2: Child's Play\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is the headline story featured on the cover, written and penciled by legendary artist Erik Larsen with inks by Joe Rubinstein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Narrative: Continuing a 3-part arc, Wolverine teams up with Spider-Man to rescue a kidnapped mutant girl and her father. As they infiltrate the villains' base and trigger defense guns, the two heroes have a classic, comedic miscommunication. At this point in Marvel continuity, the public believes the X-Men are dead. Spider-Man genuinely believes the real Logan is deceased and assumes his current partner is a clone, ghost, or lookalike. Spidey even asks \"ghost\" Wolverine to pose for a photo so he can sell it to a photographer friend of his named Peter Parker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Collector Fact: This issue features the very first historic team appearance of the Band of Baddies—a short-lived group of superpowered mercenaries consisting of Critical Mass, Bloodlust, Dentist, Whiplash, and Savage Fin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Anthology Backup Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe remaining sections of the 36-page issue dive into separate corners of the Marvel Universe:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStory 2: Devil-Slayer – \"Lost Souls, Part 4: The End of... Devil-Slayer\": The conclusion of a multi-part supernatural thriller focusing on Eric Payne. Written by Dwight J. Zimmerman with art by Rodney Ramos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStory 3: Gladiator (Imperial Guard) – \"White Messiah\": A standalone space-opera story focusing on Kallark, the powerhouse leader of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. Written by John Figueroa with pencils by veteran artist Ron Wilson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStory 4: Daredevil – \"The Unbeatable Foe\": A standalone, street-level Metropolis vignette featuring the Man Without Fear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49718587687012,"sku":"BY118","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_25_05_21_02_110.jpg?v=1790331747","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/wolverine-marvel-comics-presents-49-1990-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}