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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Celebrating "Captain Britain's Golden Jubilee", the Power of the Beesting presents a special blog. A close up look at the landmark issue, Captain Britain weekly issue 1. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/10/capt...

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Captain Britain: The Golden Jubilee!

Coming Soon, Britain's Own! In MWOM #207 from the week ending 15th September 1976, British Marvel teased a new comic featuring "the world's ...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Excited to be at LICAF in Kendal this weekend. Having a quick cappuccino before the fun really kicks in.

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's with heavy heart that I'm pausing the Power of the Beesting Week Ending blog for a while. The link gives my reason's why and thanks the many readers who made it a joy to do. Hopefully it will return in the future. Make Mine Marvel. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/09/with...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Look out world the latest Power of the Beesting is out now! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/09/its-...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

You may find "It's just the (Grizzly) bear necessities of life" that make you feel happy. Find what made life sweet in 1976 with the power of the Beesting. The (Grizzly) bear necessity for every British Marvel comics fan. Online now! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/09/its-...

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It's just (Grizzly) bear necessities of life!

Week Ending 15th September 1976 Regular Power of the Beesting reader Colin Jones wondered about the lack of ads for a certain fast-approa...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"Hey, hey we're the repeat monkeys!" but the Power of the Beesting isn't fooling around with the history of British Marvel comics. Find out why in the latest blog online now! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/09/hey-...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

70's TV was full of repeats & sadly so was the POTA in this week's Power of the Beesting. Luckily there was loads of great new stuff too! Find out about the old & new in the weekly history of British Marvel Comics "Hey Hey we're the repeat monkeys!" thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/09/hey-...

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Hey hey we're the repeat monkeys!

Week Ending 8th September 1976 An other fantastic four weeklies from British Marvel comics. No need to pause, let's get into the action a...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The "Comic Invaders" give nazis a good kicking in this week's Power of the Beesting blog, as other heroes face off against invaders from space and from the depths of the oceans. Find the nostalgia in the weekly history of British Marvel comics. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/08/comi...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Just reading Captain America Bicentennial Battles this morning. Cap’ words feel right. I think America and the world could do with a bit of Captain America and Jack Kirby right now!

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

From Space invaders to invaders from the seas and onto the greatest Invaders from World War Two, this week's Power of the Beesting Blog titled "Comic Invaders!" has them all. Find out more in your weekly history of British Marvel Comics. Online now! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/08/comi...

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Comic Invaders!

Week Ending 1st September 1976 Before we jump into this week's blog Paul Burns commented in last week's comment section that he is curren...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Still time to check out "The Power of the Serpent Crown!" from the Power of the Beesting before the next issue of the blog comes out. It's your weekly history of British Marvel comics which takes a nostalgic look at the weeklies from 50 yrs ago. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Do you hear a silent voice telling you to read the Power of the Beesting? Well that's "The Power of the Serpent Crown!" So if you love nostalgia you would be wise to listen to it and read all about the weekly history of British Marvel comics. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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The Power of the Serpent Crown!

Week Ending 25th August 1976 In the comments from last week's blog Paul B pointed out that in POTA #96 on page 31 the astronauts are all ...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I backed Brian Bolland’s Kickstarter for “The Actress and the Bishop”-in colour, from Shift Presents.I have the Knockabout “Bolland Strips” & the original A1 mags. I adore Brian’s art & mastery of comic storytelling. His artwork is brilliant in B&W, when coloured well it’s superb!

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

It's an odyssey into comics from 1976. This week's Power of the Beesting takes a deep look at the great British Marvel weeklies from 50 years ago this week in "1976 thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/08/1976...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Read all about the fabulous four British Marvel weeklies that hit the newsagent's shelves or dropped through your letterboxr 50 years ago in "1976: A comic odyssey!" From the Power of the Beesting, online now! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/08/1976...

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1976: A comic odyssey!

Week Ending 18th August 1976 In the comments last week Paul Burns points out that Super Spider-Man and the Super-Heroes #183 was his very...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Had your fill of Cosmic events? Or do you want more? Find out what's happening in the British Marvel Weeklies from 50 years ago on a Cosmic level in the Power of the Beesting blog "To Infinity and beyond!" thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/08/to-i...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Classic Marvel stories that took my imagination "To Infinity and beyond!" Check out the greatest weeklies from 50 years ago this week in the Power of the Beesting's weekly history of British Marvel comics blog. Just good fun online now! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/08/to-i...

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To Infinity and beyond!

Week Ending 11th August 1976 After I watched the brilliant Spider-man: Brand New Day last week, I'm really up for some classic 70's Spide...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Even killer robots want to known all about the great British Marvel comics from 1976. Check out this week's Power of the Beesting blog "Dreadnoughts and crosses!" for all the usual stuff and nonsense. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/08/drea...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This Power of the Beesting blog plays a deadly game of "Dreadnoughts and crosses!" as it looks back over the action packed British Marvel weeklies from 50 years ago. Nostalgia with a warning, it might distract you from your boring everyday life! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/08/drea...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Looking for nostalgia from British Marvel comics from 1976? Well look no further than the Power of the Beesting blog for all your nostalgic needs, this week "Welcome to the Pyschedrome!" And find out about the Mighty World of Marvel's 200th issue. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/07/welc...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Also arrived is this volume of Criminal Cruel Summer, the tenth in the series, with a splendid sketch drawn and signed inside by @seanphillips.bsky.social himself. How good is that!!! Ed and Sean are masters of this genre. It’s a brilliant series that’s an absolute joy to read.

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I love it when I get packages of joy. The latest Kickstarter comic from @timebombcomics.bsky.social has arrived. The roguish Dick Turpin returns in Dick Turpin and the Restless Dead by @stevetanneruk.bsky.social & John Erasmus. A bloodcurdling adventure that brings a smile to my face.Jolly good fun!

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The Power of the Beesting bids you "Welcome to the Psychedrome!" where among the mind bending pages of these four fantastic British Marvel mags from 50 years ago you get a super selection of stuff to satisfy any fans nostalgic desire. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/07/welc...

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Welcome to the Psychedrome!

Week Ending 28th July 1976 When I research the Power of the Beesting Week Ending blogs one great line of information is the ComicArtFans....

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

If you're a jeepster for British Marvel mags in the 70's check out the Power of the Beesting blog. This week would be of interest to Mark Bolan / T.Rex fans. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/07/im-j...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"I'm just a jeepster for these four mags!" from 50 years ago this week. It's mid way through Marvel's mass mergers, find out what it was all about in the latest Power of the Beesting blog! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/07/im-j...

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I'm just a Jeepster for these four mags!

Week Ending 21st July 1976 And then there was four! This is only the middle part of the "Great British Marvel Merger", somewhere between ...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

When it comes down to it is it Journey to the center of the Beesting or "Journey to the Centre of the Beesting!" The Power of the Beesting has all the answers and hopefully only a few spelling mistakes. British Marvel comics from 50 years ago! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/07/jour...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Take a "Journey to the centre of the Beesting" with this week's blog to find more than just a couple of great centre spreads. It's the end for one classic mag, but what a way to go. All the details in the Power of the Beesting blog. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/07/jour...

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Journey to the centre of the Beesting!

Week Ending 14th July 1976 Last week in the comments Dangermash asked a very good question, "How is it that a top drawer strip like Aveng...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Was Marvel in the 70's the start of the anti-hero? Conan, Man-Thing, Dracula, Punisher & Wolverine 1st appeared in the 70's. British Marvel mags had heroes & anti-heroes aplenty. The Power of the Beesting blog, "The Claws of the Beesting!" thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Two of Marvels most iconic anti-heroes make their debut appearances in UK comics 50 years ago this week. Find out who they are in this week's the Power of the Beesting blog "The claws of the Beesting!" Online now! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-...

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The claws of the Beesting!

Week Ending 7th July 1976 A couple of comments that you might find interesting from last week's blog, first up is a couple of bloopers sp...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Feel the Power of nostalgia in this week's Power of the Beesting blog "The power of Magneto and SHIELD!" Now online! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Whether its the Power of Magneto or the Power of SHIELD or just the Power of great British Marvel comics from the 70's the best place to find all about them is the Power of the Beesting blog. This week's chapter "The power of Magneto and SHIELD!" thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

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The Power of Magneto and the SHIELD!

Week Ending 30th June 1976 Well because you demanded it another Power of the Beesting blog that looks at the five fantastic weeklies from...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The merging of Planet of the Apes with Dracula Live, a wonderful journey into action, science fiction and adventure, or a horrible end for them both. Find out in this week's Power of the Beesting. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

"The merging of monsters and monkeys!" and a confession of misjudgement in this week's Power of the Beesting. Plus loads of Marvel's greatest comic strips and heaps of other stuff and nonsense. Best read in your own rehydration break! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

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The merging of monsters and monkeys!

Week Ending 23rd June 1976 This blog is all about the joy, the nostalgia and collective goodness of these childhood memories. I've no tim...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

With "the end...or the beginning" of all your favourite British Marvel Comics from 50 years ago this week, the Power of the Beesting continues all the usual stuff and nonsense in the "Week Ending 16th June 1976" blog! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

In comics, like life there is always "The end...or the beginning!" As one chapter ends another begins. Find out about the deaths and cosmic rebirths in these super six British Marvel weeklies from 50 years ago in this week's Power of the Beesting! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

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The end...or the beginning?

Week Ending 16th June 1976 There's lots happening in this week's six super weeklies. The end of some strips, at least for a while, but al...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Find all the "Cosmic nostalgia" each week from the Power of the Beesting blog! "The metamorphosis is coming" will blow your mind! British Marvel comics, so much better than drugs! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

British Marvel mags were changing, but not quite yet. Check them out before they metamorphosis into something new, in this week's Power of the Beesting blog "The metamorphosis is coming!" thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

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The Metamorphosis is coming!

Week Ending 9th June 1976 The first thing you may notice is that the week ending date on this week's blog is only four days after last we...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

They come from other galaxies to find "Judgement Day for the Beesting!" The latest weekly history blog for British Marvel Mags from 50 years ago. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/05/judg...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The Power of the Beesting gives his judgment on the mighty Marvel mags from British Marvel comics seen in this week 50 years ago in the latest blog "Judgment Day for the Besetting!" thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/05/judg...

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Judgment Day for the Beesting!

Week Ending 5th June 1976 Over the last two week's I've asked about the Dracula artwork used to promote Dracula Lives, Paul B gives me th...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Nostalgia that'll blow your mind! The weekly history of British Marvel mags from the Power of the Beesting "When Titans collide who controls your mind?" Find out more in this week's blog. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/05/when...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Comics can affect the mind of kids who want to experience the action and adventure of their heroes safely. The Power of the Beesting asks "When titans collide who controls your mind!" The safest mind altering experience, reading comics. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/05/when...

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When titans collide who controls your mind?

Week Ending 29th May1976 The sun is shining but with six super weeklies to look at from fifty years ago will I manage to write about them...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Really Buzzing to get this A1Deadline special. I noticed a repeat of Steve Dillon's story from A1 Volume 1 Book 4 that had been beautifully coloured in the new special by Laura Martin. Seems very fitting as Steve was co-creator of Deadline, whose artwork is sadly missed. Always loved his work.

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

"Ghost Riders and biker gangs from hell" all want to read about the weekly history of British Marvel mags from 50 years ago in the Power of the Beesting blog. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/05/ghos...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

It's all "Ghost Riders and Biker Gangs from Hell!" in this week's Power of the Beesting. But there's loads more with The Goblin's last stand & the start of the Kree-Skrull War for starters. Find out in your weekly history of British Marvel Mags. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/05/ghos...

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Ghost Riders and Biker gangs from hell!

Week Ending 22rd May 1976 There's lots to love about these superb six. Another week with an epic and historical Spider-man tale. Two Ghos...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

On the week ending the 15th May 1976 British readers got a classic tale that changed Marvel. Possibly the worst kept secret, published for the first time in the UK. Find out more in the Power of the Beesting blog, with "The power and the heartache!" thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Hearts were broken in Britain 50 years ago this week, as British Marvel mags finally printed the story that brought "The power and the heartache!" The Power of the Beesting has all the details. Bring your own handkerchiefs. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-...

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The power and the heartache!

Week Ending 15th May 1976 Comics are for kids! Except when they not! One day I'm going to write a blog about that. Stories like "One Bi...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

50 years ago this week...Action, adventure and nostalgia from British Marvel comics on a cinematic scale. "The Rage and the Fury!" by the Power of the Beesting! thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

In the blog Spider-man's saga nears a life-changing period, the Man-Thing arrives at a cross roads of dimensions, the Panther's Rage reaches a conclusion and a cosmic adventure starts to blossom. All that and more in "The Rage and the Fury!" thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-...

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The Rage and the Fury!

Week Ending 8th May 1976 Spider-man's saga nears a life-changing period, the Man-Thing arrives at a cross roads of dimensions , the Black ...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Heroes and ducks and loads of other stuff and nonsense, from this week's Power of the Beesting blog "Heroes and Ducks in worlds not their own!" thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/04/hero...

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Power of the Beesting @powerofthebeesting.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

This week 50 years ago readers of British Marvel mags found "Heroes and Ducks in worlds not their own!" Find out who, why and where in this week's Power of the Beesting. thepowerofthebeesting.blogspot.com/2026/04/hero...

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Heroes and Ducks in worlds not their own!

Week Ending 1st May 1976 This week the Power of the Beesting welcomes a feathered friend. With webbed feet, a cigar in his beak and an a...

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