Moment In Time - Marvel Universe: Origins of The Invaders

In the midst of World War II, three amazing heroes emerge to battle the forces of evil, and the Marvel Universe is born.

The Human Torch -
created by Carl Burgos

The flaming android debuted in Marvel Comics #1, November 1939

Namor, The Sub-Mariner -
created by Bill Everett

The first mutant debuted in Marvel Comics #1, November 1939

Captain America -
created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby

The star-spangled champion debuted in Captain America #1, March 1941

Together they are The Invaders -

This series was set to explore the history of the Marvel Universe, and it started off strong.

Baron Strucker, of HYDRA, will use his knowledge of the future to take control of the past.

And the present.

Unfortunately after this 3-part Invaders story, the focus shifted to other far less interesting characters and the book was cancelled with issue #7.


Marvel Universe #1-3 1998
Writer: Roger Stern
Art team: Steve Epting / Al Williamson