The Death Of Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel fought scores of classic villains and interacted with many other heroes in his book and other books throughout the years. Eventually, Mar-Vell faced one foe that he couldn’t defeat. The Kree warrior was diagnosed with cancer after a battle with his nemesis Nitro.




Captain Marvel #34, Marvel Spotlight #1 and #2, and Marvel Graphic Novel #1

Original publication date: 1982

Writers: Jim Starlin and Steve Englehart

Art: Jim Starlin


Even though Captain Marvel wasn’t as popular as other Marvel characters, he still maintained a loyal following for decades.

What happened after the death of Captain Marvel and how his contemporaries dealt with their friend’s eventual demise was brought to life in the seminal story, The Death of Captain Marvel.

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