Marvel Age was a promotional comic book-sized magazine from Marvel Comics published from 1983 to 1994. Basically a comic-length edition of the Bullpen Bulletins page, Marvel Age contained previews of upcoming Marvel comics, as well as interviews with comics professionals and other features, including occasional original comic strips. It is also notable for early work by Marvel writers such as Peter David and Kurt Busiek.
Publication history
Marvel Age published 140 issues, four annuals, two preview issues, and two specials during its eleven-year run.
Regular features of Marvel Age included:
The superhero parody character Forbush Man, previously the mascot for Marvel's satirical comic book, Not Brand Echh, appeared or was at least mentioned as the mascot of Marvel Age in issues #8 through #112.
- Coming Attractions — listings all of Marvel books on sale by the week they were supposed to come out.