Deathurge succeeds in his attack on Quasar, who is quickly engulfed by the darkness. But just as he’s about to expire, he suddenly vanishes and reappears…somewhere! #marvel #quasar

“I am Eon…he who waits! I am the offspring of Eternity, the personification of the life force of the universe.…I am the offspring of Time, the first dimension…without which no other dimension would be possible.” Okay, things are about to get interesting! #marvel #quasar

I did not expect this, but we’re actually getting an explanation for the Power Bands! Eon is tasked with appointing a champion to protect life in the universe against cosmic evil, and that champion is given the Quantum Bands as a symbol and an instrument of power! #marvel #quasar

So Eon recruits Quasar to be the universal protector against an unknown upcoming threat: “The threat will come from space, it will manifest itself on your world, and it will try to slay me to gain the secret of cosmic awareness.” Mysterious and ominous! #marvel #quasar

Quasar gets a complete makeover with a shave, a haircut, and a new costume! I guess if you’re going to redesign a character’s appearance, a nigh-immortal godlike being is as good a reason as any! But now Quasar has to resolve things with Deathurge…. #marvel #quasar

With his new understanding of his Quantum Bands and a renewed sense of purpose, Quasar has no problem dispatching Deathurge. As he vanishes, Deathurge leaves Quasar with a portentous warning: “When we meet again, you will beg me to kill you…and I will refuse.” #marvel #quasar

I hate to admit it, but I’m getting sucked into this Quasar storyline! It’s a little manufactured to have Quasar suddenly becoming an important being because the writers say he is…but it’s also exciting to have a new galactic threat on the horizon! #marvel #quasar

[Quasar #3, Nov. 1989] Is there really a villain called “Angler”?! If he’s a fisherman-themed villain, I’m going to lose it! [#cmro M7353]

Quasar returns home about four years too early, which comes as a surprise to his father. For now, Eon is hiding in the garage. Also, who knew he had little legs!? Even cosmic beings must get tired after a while. #marvel #quasar

Quasar talks about his cover identity. “Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean I’ll be out planet-hopping all the time. According to Eon, the greatest threat to the universe is going to arrive right here on Earth. Gee, on second thought, maybe you ought to worry.” #marvel #quasar

As a cover for his activities as Quasar, Wendell Vaughn sets up a security consulting firm in Four Freedoms Plaza. Why does everyone’s alter ego need to wear glasses?! He looks like Clark Kent by way of Miami Vice! #marvel #quasar

While Quasar is in the Fantastc Four building, he spots some sort of alien being called the Angler, who can shift through solid objects by approaching at right angles…or something like that. His design is interesting, but he feels like a one-off villain. #marvel #quasar

Quasar tries to stop the Angler from breaking into F.F. headquarters, but runs into the Human Torch! “While we’re here doing the ‘two heroes fight each other over a misunderstanding’ routine, the Angler may be getting his hands on whatever he’s come for!” #marvel #quasar

The Angler is trying to steal the Nth Projector, one of Reed’s high-tech devices, but the Torch melts it so the Angler can’t steal it. It seems pointless to destroy the device you’re trying to protect, but maybe it wasn’t important. #marvel #quasar

Wendell Vaughn returns home to find his father talking to Eon, the enigmatic galactic being. I hope this comic leans into the weirdness of this character! It would be nice to have more of these epic cosmic-level adventures. #marvel #quasar

This week’s logo covers issues #2–3 of Quasar’s new solo series, where the character is rejuvenated by Eon, given a new look and a renewed sense of purpose, and returns to Earth to protect humanity from an impending cosmic threat! #marvel #quasar

[X-Terminators #2, Nov. 1988] This is the second issue of X-Terminators, and so far both of them have had demons on the cover. I guess this is the reality while Inferno is going on! [#cmro M7354]

I really didn’t expect the demonic Palace of the Dead to be in New York (you can see the Twin Towers in the background), but it is Inferno so I shouldn’t be surprised that it takes place on Earth. Anyway, Artie and Leech have been kidnapped by demons. #marvel #xterminators

It appears that Artie and Leech are safe for now, since they are too old to be considered infants. I like how Jon Bogdanove pushes the poses for N’Astirh here, and I love the little goggles he uses to scan the kids! #marvel #xterminators

The kids destroy a classic Pepsi-Cola vending machine, but Takeshi repairs and modernizes it, complete with updated branding! And speaking of branding, Boom-Boom is enjoying an armload of fruit pies, a clear nod to the classic Hostess ads from Marvel! #marvel #xterminators