L Miller Son Released February 1954

Marvelman #25 (1954)

Marvelman #25 is an issue of the Marvelman series from L Miller Son, released February 1, 1954. Written by Mick Anglo with artwork by Mick Anglo. Notable appearances include Miracleman. This page represents the regular first-print edition.

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Published February 1954

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Key Facts

  • 1st appearance of Marvelman, later renamed Miracleman, a young man who transformed into a superhero by saying 'Kimota' which is Atomik spelled backwards
  • The development of Miracleman occurred after DC/National won a lawsuit against Fawcett that prohibited the use of Captain Marvel, later renamed Shazam, due to his likeness to Superman
  • The UK publisher of Captain Marvel reprints, facing a devastating financial blow, successfully renamed, redesigned and re-marketed Captain Marvel into Marvelman

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Cover art for Marvelman #25
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