Omega the Unknown #1 to #5 Marvel Comics 1976 Bronze Age 1st Appearance of Omega

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Omega the Unknown is a Marvel Comics series from 1976 written by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes and illustrated by Jim Mooney. Issue #1 introduces Omega the Unknown, the last survivor of an alien world, who battles a horde of steel assassins, while a 12-year-old boy shares a mysterious link with him. The boy, James-Michael Starling, goes to live in Hell's Kitchen, where he enrols in public school and navigates life in the city. This lot covers issues #1 to #5, spanning the opening arc of the series. Issue #2 sees Omega battle the Incredible Hulk, with Electro and the Living Robot also appearing. Issue #3 pits Omega against Electro once more. Despite its short overall run, the series has endured as a cult classic due to its intriguing characters and unusual storytelling. These early issues are regarded as key Bronze Age collectables, making them an appealing find for fans of 1970s Marvel or collectors of first appearances.