With this series of posts I plan to make notes on every entry in the Deluxe Edition. The format is not intended to be consistent with any published indices but it will be consistent more or less with any future such indices I do on the other Handbooks. I’m hoping this will provide info on the various entries that you can’t find anywhere else.
 
The format will be as follows:
 number and date
Cover Artist (if the same for multiple issues, only the first instance listed)
Writers (if the same for multiple issues, only the first instance listed)
 
Entry name (page count in parentheses)
Writer (only if can be determined for the specific entry)
Main Art Credits (and original source of the art; for this category and the next, artists with multiple names are listed as originally credited):
Secondary Art Credits, if applicable (and original source of the art):
Notes (if applicable)
 
Deluxe Edition notes:
Indicia title is Official handbook of the Marvel Universe, Vol. 2
For Main Art Credits, Josef Rubenstein is the inker for most entries, so usually only the penciller is listed by entry.  When “first series” is noted without reference to a specific title, it refers the first Official handbook of the Marvel Universe series; if it says altered, it means the art is essentially the same as was used in the first series, but there’s been some modifications; art creator for the Deluxe Edition is listed as “new”.
For Secondary Art Credits, for the most part, I haven’t begun during that research. If before I get to then, anyone provides the info, I’ll fold that in. Otherwise I’ll research that later. If Eliot R. Brown is credited, it means some sort of schematics are in the entry.
References to Roman numerals match those used in the entry,
For most individual characters, unless otherwise noted, the categories are Real name, Occupation, Identity, Legal status, Other current aliases, Former aliases (latter two if applicable). Place of birth, Marital status, Known relatives, Group affiliation, Base of operations, First appearance, Origin (titles, not background), History, Height, Weight, Hair, Eyes, Unusual features (if applicable), Strength level, Known superhuman powers. Additional categories if applicable: Other abilities, Former superhuman powers, Weapons, Transportation, Limitations
 
#1 January 1983
Cover Artist: John Byrne (penciller), Josef Rubenstein (inker) through #11
Mark Gruenwald is listed as the Head Writer; through #3 no other writers are noted
The entire contents of this issue through #7 are reprinted in B&W in The Essential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe – Deluxe Edition Vol. 1
 
The Expanding Universe (½)
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Notes: No art, discusses the history of the first series and some of the changes in the new series
 
Abomination (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Absorbing Man (2)
Main Art Credits: Ron Wilson, first series #1
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; John Buscema (pencils). Joe Sinnott (inks), Thor #236
Notes: First Appearance was accurate at the time and still true under that identity; later revealed to be same character as Rocky Davis from Daredevil #1
 
Adamantium (1)
Main Art Credits: Contents treat all art as secondary
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Aguila (1)
Main Art Credits: Dave Cockrum, first series #1
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Kerry Gammill (pencils), Ricardo Villamonte (inks), Power Man and Iron Fist #65, altered
Notes: Text refers to him as both Aguila and Águila
 
AIM. (Advanced Idea Mechanics (1)
Main Art Credits: Don Drake, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Alpha Flight (1)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, some new, some first series #1 but apparently re-inked by Rubenstein
Notes: Art is entirely images of characters’ heads. Heather Hudson fully joining the team as Vindicator revealed here prior to the publication of Alpha Flight #31
 
Alpha Primitives (1)
Main Art Credits: Ron Wilson, first series #1
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): appears to be Jack Kirby art
 
American Eagle (1)
Main Art Credits: Ron Wilson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Anaconda (1)
Main Art Credits: Mark Gruenwald, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Andromeda (1)
Main Art Credits: John Buscema, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Angar the Screamer (1)
Main Art Credits: Steve Leiahola, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Angel (2)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill. new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Note: Angel is depicted wearing what was supposed to be his new costume, with the halo missing. However, after seeing it in print here, the X-Factor people decided to change it, as revealed in Deluxe Edition #6.
 
Annihilus (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Ant-Man (3)
Main Art Credits: Jerry Ordway, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15 and new
 
Aquarian (2)
Main Art Credits: Mike Harris, mew
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Arabian Knight (1)
Main Art Credits: Mike Harris, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): one is likely Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Aragorn (1)
Main Art Credits: John Buscema, new
 
Arcade (1)
Main Art Credits: Bob Budiansky, first series #1
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Ares (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, first series #1
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: The original Handbook runs largely ignored Golden Age stories so his First appearance is listed solely as his Silver Age one
 
Arkon (1)
Main Art Credits: John Buscema, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Armadillo (1)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Arnim Zola (2)
Main Art Credits: Steve Ditko
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
Notes: Starting with #2, characters with no code name would be listed surname first; Zola’s entry likely was published before that decision was made
 
Asgard (3)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): see above; inset created for the profile
Notes: Text, secondary, illo, then two full page sub-entries (both maps with no non-map text): Asgard: The Nine Worlds, Asgard: The Continent
 
Asgardians (3)
Main Art Credits: Rick Bucker
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Heimdall, Tyr, Frigga, Idunn, Volla, Hermod, Hoder, Sigyn, Frey, Vidar
 
Asp (1)
Main Art Credits: Carl Potts, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Atanteans (2)
Main Art Credits: Bob Budiansky, new
Notes: Art is entirely images of characters’ heads
 
Atlantis (2)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, New
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Text,map, secondary art
 
Attilan (2)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, first series #1
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Peter Gillis, first series #1? (altered if so); Eliot R. Brown,new
Notes: Text, map, secondary illos
 
Attuma (1)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, first series #1
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Aurora (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): at least some by John Byrne
 
Avalanche (1)
Main Art Credits: Rich Buckler, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Avengers (4)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, some new, some first series #1, some from corner boxes of issues of Avengers; latter two categories apparently re-inked by Rubenstein
Notes: Art is entirely images of characters’ heads, plus an ID card; thing, Sub-Mariner, and Firebird depicted as prior to the publication of the issues in question (West Coast Avvengers ongoing 34 for Thing and Firebird, Avengers #264 for Sub-Mariner.
 
Avengers Compound (3)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): If you want to count the remaining art as Secondary Art, Eliot R. Brown, new; one illustration possible not Brown’s
Notes: Text and maps
 
Avengers Mansion (3)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, first series #1
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): one illustration possibly John Byrne, new; If you want to count the remaining art as Secondary Art, Eliot R. Brown, new and first series #1
Notes: Text and maps
 
Avengers Quinjet (1)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, first series #1
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, first series #1 (some altered)
Notes: Text in the form of technical stats; with schematics
 
Balder (2)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simsonson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Baron Mordo (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, first series #2
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Baron Zemo (1)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, first series #2, altered
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Batroc’s Brigade (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Neary, new
Notes: Sub-entries on Batroc, Zaran, Machete
 
Glossary (1)
Notes: Text only, no art; covers Adamantium to divergent Earth
 
#2 January 1986
 
Natural Selection (1)
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Notes: No art, discusses the entry selection process
 
Beast (1)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill, first series #2
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Beetle (½)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #2
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Belasco (2)
Main Art Credits: Ron Frenz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Beta Ray Bill (3)
Main Art Credits: Ron Frenz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Binary (2)
Main Art Credits: Dave Cockrum, first series #2
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Black Bolt (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Black Cat (2)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Black Crow (1)
Main Art Credits: Howard Bender, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Black King (1)
Main Art Credits: Bret Blevins, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Black Knight (3)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill, first series #2, altered
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Blacklash (1)
Main Art Credits: Bob Layton, first series #2
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Black Mamba (1)
Main Art Credits: Mike Gustovich, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Blackout (2)
Main Art Credits: Allen Milgrom, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Black Panther (2)
Main Art Credits: Keith Pollard, first series #2, altered
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Black Queen (1)
Main Art Credits: Mark Beachum, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Black Talon (1)
Main Art Credits: Russ Steffens, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Black Widow (2)
Main Art Credits: Frank Miller, first series #2
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15

Blastaar (1)
Main Art Credits: Allen Milgrom, first series #2
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Blaze, Johnny (1)
Main Art Credits: Bob Budiansky, new
 
Blob (2)
Main Art Credits: Steve Leiahola, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Boomerang (1)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #2
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Box (2)
Main Art Credits: Mike Mignola, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Brothers Grimm (1)
Main Art Credits: William Loebs, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Brother Voodoo (2)
Main Art Credits: Keith Pollard, first series #2, altered
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Bushmaster(1)
Main Art Credits: Carl Potts, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Caliban (1)
Main Art Credits: Mary Wilshire, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Callisto (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Cannonball (1)
Main Art Credits: Bill Sienkiewicz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Captain America (2)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, first series #2
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new and first series #15 (one illo altered)
Notes: Entry uses his First modern appearance (post-Fantastic Four #1) instead of his actual First appearance
 
Captain America’s Hotline (½)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Text and schematics
 
Captain America’s Motorcycle (½)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Text and schematics
 
Captain America’s Van (1)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, new
Notes: Text and schematics; entry published before the van’s first in-story appearance
 
Captain Britain (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Neary, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: First appearance omits his earlier British appearances.
 
Captain Marvel (2)
Main Art Credits: John Romita Jr., first series #2
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Captain Ultra (1)
Main Art Credits: Richard Howell, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Captain Universe (1)
Main Art Credits: Steve Ditko, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Cassidy, Black Tom (2)
Main Art Credits: Steve Leiahola, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Cassidy, Sean (2)
Main Art Credits: Mark Bright, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Dave Cockrum, first series #13
 
Celestials (3)
Main Art Credits: Keith Pollard, new
 
Chief Examiner (1)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Chthon (1)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, ???
 
Circus of Crime (2)
Main Art Credits: Allen Milgrom, new
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Strongman, The Clown, Fire-Eater, Great Gambonnos, Human Cannonball, Live Wire
 
Clea (2)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Glossary (2/3)
Notes: Text only, no art; covers ecoplasm to Limbo
 
#3 February 1986
 
Scientific Method (1)
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Notes: No art, discusses the process of writing an entry
 
Cloak (3)
Main Art Credits: Rick Leonardi, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Cloud (2)
Main Art Credits: Craig Hamilton, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Cobra (2)
Main Art Credits: Ron Frenz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Collector (2)
Main Art Credits: Ruby Nebres, first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ??? ; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Colossus (2)
Main Art Credits: Dave Cockrum, first series #3, altered
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Constrictor (1)
Main Art Credits: Tom Lyle, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: While accurate at the time, the Real Name listed here later proved to be an alias
 
Contemplator (1)
Main Art Credits: Alan Weiss, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Controller (2)
Main Art Credits: Allen Milgrom, first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Corruptor (1)
Main Art Credits: Dave Gibbons, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Corsair (1)
Main Art Credits: James Fry, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Cottonmouth  (1)
Main Art Credits: Rich Buckler, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Crimson Dynamo (1)
Main Art Credits: Bob Layton, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Crossfire (1)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Crusader (1)
Main Art Credits: Bob Hall, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Crystal (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Cybele (1)
Main Art Credits: Sal Buscema, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Cyclops (3)
Main Art Credits: Jackson Guice, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
Note: Cyclops is depicted wearing what was supposed to be his new costume. However, after seeing it in print here, the X-Factor people decided to change it, as revealed in Deluxe Edition #6.
 
Cypher (1)
Main Art Credits: Mary Wilshire, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Dagger (3)
Main Art Credits: Rick Leonardi, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Daily Bugle (1)
Main Art Credits: John Romita Sr., new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, first series #3, slightly altered
Notes: Text, exterior, logo, headshots
 
Daredevil (3)
Main Art Credits: David Mazzuchelli, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #3, altered
Notes: The Deluxe Edition omits most of the detail originally in the Billy Club drawing
 
Darkstar (1)
Main Art Credits: Cynthia Martin, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Dazzler (2)
Main Art Credits: Bob Layton, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Death (1)
Main Art Credits: David Mazzuchelli, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):  Ed Hanningan (pencils) and Al Milgrom (inks), Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions #3
 
Deathbird (1)
Main Art Credits: Dave Cockrum, first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Deathlok (2½)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15, one illo altered
 
Death-Throws (1½)
Main Art Credits: Paul Neary, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries for Ringleader, Oddball, Bombshell, Tenpin, Kniccknack; profiles published before the first in-story appearance of the team itself plus Ringleader, Tenpin, Knickknack
 
Deathurge (1)
Main Art Credits: Mark Gruenwald, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Demons (2)
Main Art Credits: Dave Simons, some new, some first series #3
Notes: Art is entirely images of characters’ heads
 
Destiny (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Deviants (2)
Main Art Credits: Mike Mignola, some new, some first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Main art is images of characters’ heads; at the time Kro was not known to have been a Golden Age character, but Handbooks of this era would have downplayed that regardless
 
Diablo (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Diamondback (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Neary, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Doc Samson (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Doc Samson’s new costume depicted here for the first time
 
Doctor Demonicus (1)
Main Art Credits: Tom Christopher, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Doctor Doom (3½)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; John Byrne & Eliot R. Brown (pencils), Josef Rubenstein & Eliot R. Brown (inks), first series #15, with the Byrne/Rubenstein portion in turn taken from the main image infirst series/Deluxe; Eliot R. Brown (pencils/inks), first series #15
 
Doctor Doom’s Castle (½)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Jack Kirby, ???
 
Doctor Druid (1)
Main Art Credits: Nestor Redondo, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Doctor Octopus (2)
Main Art Credits: John Romita Jr., first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ??? ; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Glossary (2/3)
Notes: Text only, no art; covers magic to space warp
 
#4 May 1986
 
Vital Statistics (1)
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Main Art Credits: Kyle Baker, new
Notes: Stats on Mark Gruenwald, Peter Sanderson, Eliot R. Brown
 
Doctor Strange (3)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ??? ; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum (1)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, first series #3
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Dormammu (3)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): some appear to be Steve Ditko from issues of Strange Tales
 
Dragon Man (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, first series #4
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ??? ; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Dreadknight (2)
Main Art Credits: Dave Cockrum, first series #4  
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Dreadnought (2)
Main Art Credits: Dave Gibbons, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ??? ; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Drew, Jessica (2)
Main Art Credits: Steve Leiahola, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Bob McLeod, first series #14
 
D’spayre (1)
Main Art Credits: Rick Leonardi, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Eel (1)
Main Art Credits: Art Nicholls, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Ego (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Elders of the Universe (1)
Main Art Credits: Mike Mignola, mostly first series #4 (one new)
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):  overlapping: Ron Wilson, first series #2; Alan Weiss, Deluxe Edition #3; Ruby Nebres, first series #3; Trevor von Eden, new but seen in full in Deluxe Edition #5; Ruby Nebres, first series #5; Mike Gustovich, new but seen in full in Deluxe Editon #10
Notes: Main art is entirely images of characters’ heads
 
Electro (2)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, first series #4 
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Elektra (1)
Main Art Credits: Bill Sienkiewicz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Enchantress (2)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Enclave (2)
Main Art Credits: Russ Stefans, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Main art is images of characters’ heads
 
Energizer (1)
Main Art Credits: June Brigman, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Enforcers (2)
Main Art Credits: Ron Frenz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Fancy Dan, Ox, Montana, Snake Marston, Hammer Harrison
 
Eternals (3)
Main Art Credits: Sal Buscema, new
Notes: Art is entirely images of characters’ heads; at the time Makkari was not known to have been a Golden Age character, but Handbooks of this era would have downplayed that regardless
 
Eternity (2)
Main Art Credits: Frank Miller, first series #4 (also the inker, since the first series credits said Frank Miller/Frank Miller)
Notes: Beyond minor formatting changes, this entry is essentially a reprint of the first series entry.
 
Falcon (2)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, first series #4
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Fantastic Four (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Notes: Main art is entirely images of characters’ heads
 
Fenris (1¼)
Main Art Credits: John Romita Jr., new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Fenris (¾)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, new
 
Firebird (1)
Main Art Credits: Jerry Ordway, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Firelord (1)
Main Art Credits: Allen Milgrom, first series #4
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Firestar (1)
Main Art Credits: Mary Wilshire, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Fixer (1)
Main Art Credits: Steve Ditko, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Flag-Smasher (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Neary, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Foolkiller (1)
Main Art Credits: Trevor von Eedon, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Forge (2)
Main Art Credits: Barry Windsor-Smith, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Forgotten One (2)
Main Art Credits: Larry Lieber, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Fortune, Dominic (1)
Main Art Credits: Howard Chaykin, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Foster, Bill (2)
Main Art Credits: Mark Bright, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Frankenstein’s Monster (2)
Main Art Credits: Val Mayerick, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: First appearance overlooks a brief appearance in X-Men #40
 
Freedom Force (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, some new, some first series #2
Notes: Main art is images of characters’ heads; Spider-Woman joining in X-Men #206 revealed here before that issue was published
 
Frog-Man (1)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill, first series #4
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Fury, Nick (2)
Main Art Credits: Jim Steranko, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ??? ; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Gaea (1)
Main Art Credits: Trina Robbins, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Galactus (3)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #4
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Galactus’s Heralds (1)
Main Art Credits: Bob Budiansky, first series #4
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Main art is images of characters’ heads
 
Glossary (½)
Notes: Text only, no art; covers sub-space to werewolf
 
#5 June 1986
 
Vital Statistics II (1)
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Main Art Credits: Kyle Baker, new
Notes: Stats on Josef Rubenstein, Andy Yanchus, Howard Mackie
 
Gardener (1)
Main Art Credits: Trevor von Eden, partly obscured in Deluxe Edition #4, first fully seen here
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Gargoyle (1)
Main Art Credits: Mark Badger, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Gee (1)
Main Art Credits: June Brigman, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Geirrodur (1)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, first series #4
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Ghaur (1)
Main Art Credits: Brent Anderson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Ghost Rider (2)
Main Art Credits: Tom Palmer, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Gladiator (2)
Main Art Credits: Curt Swan, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Glamor (1)
Main Art Credits: Rich Howell, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Glorian (1)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill, first series #4
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Gods (2)
Main Art Credits: Contents treat all images as Secondary
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Goliath (2)
Main Art Credits: Jim Fern, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Gorgon (2)
Main Art Credits: Larry Lieber, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Grandmaster (2)
Main Art Credits: Ruby Nebres , first series #4
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Grapplers (1)
Main Art Credits: Howard Bender, new
Notes: Art is entirely images of characters’ heads. Screaming Mimi’s Real name of Mimi Schwartz proved to be an alias.
 
Graviton (1)
Main Art Credits: Bob Hall, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Gremlin (2)
Main Art Credits: Ken Steacy, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Grey Gargoyle (2)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, first series #4
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Guardians of the Galaxy (½)
Main Art Credits: Al Milgrom, first series #2, 7-8, 10, 12
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, new
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Charlie-27 (misnamed Charlie 27), Martinex, Vance Astro, Yondu, Starhawk, Nikki
 
Guardsman (3)
Main Art Credits: Bob Layton, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Gypsy Moth (1)
Main Art Credits: Sandy Plunkett, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Gyrich, Henry Peter (2)
Main Art Credits: Jack Abel, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Hammer, Justin (1)
Main Art Credits: Dwayne Turner, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Havok (2)
Main Art Credits: Dave Gibbons, mew
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Hawkeye (3)
Main Art Credits: Mark Gruenwald, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, some new, some first series #15
 
Hawkeye’s Sky-Cycle (1)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Hela (1)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Heliopolis (2)
Main Art Credits: Carl Potts
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Osiris, Isis, Horus, Seth, Geb, Nut
 
Hellfire Club (2)
Main Art Credits: Kyle Baker, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Main art is images of characters’ heads
 
Hellions (2)
Main Art Credits: Mary Wilshire, new
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Roulette, Jetstream, Tarot, Thunderbird II, Empath, Catseye
 
Hellstrom, Daimon (2)
Main Art Credits: Rich Buckler, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Bob Hall, first series #14
 
Hellstrom, Patsy Walker (2)
Main Art Credits: Trina Robbins, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Bob McLeod, first series #5
 
Her (1)
Main Art Credits: John Buscema, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Hercules (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Even ignoring pre-Fantastic Four #1 appearances, the First appearance is erroneous; it should be listed as Journey into Mystery Annual #1 (its first issue title), not Thor Annual #1
 
High Evolutionary
Main Art Credits: Jackson Guice, first series #5
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Hobgoblin (2½)
Main Art Credits: Ron Frenz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Hobgoblin’s Bat-Glider (½)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
Notes: Text in the form of technical stats; with schematics
 
Howard the Duck (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, first series #5, image reversed
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Hulk (2½)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Hulkbusters (½)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
 
Appendix: Alternate Dimensions
Notes: Text only, no art; covers Introduction only; starting the new issue the title changes to Appendix: Other Dimensions
 
#6 May 1986
 
Constant Dilemma
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Notes: Text only, no art; discusses the handling of upcoming information
 
Human Torch (3)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #5
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Hydra (4)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, first series #5 (body), new (headshots)
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): if you want to count the logo as Secondary Art, Mike Zeck, first series #5; ???
Notes: Entry erroneous spells the organization as HYDRA instead of Hydra throughout. Headshots of individual members
 
Hydro-Base (1)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, new
Notes:  Text, map, cutaway profile
 
Hydro-Man (1)
Main Art Credits: Ron Wilson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Iceman (2)
Main Art Credits: Jackson Guice, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Ikaris (2)
Main Art Credits: Keith Pollard, first Series #5
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Illusion (1)
Main Art Credits: Richard Howell, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Immortus (1)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Incarnations of this character as Immortus, Kang, and Rama-Tut given separate profiles
 
Imperial Guard (5)
Main Art Credits: Dave Cockrum, new
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Electron, Oracle, Tempst, Mentor, Hobgoblin, Starbolt, Smasher, Impulse, Titan, Fang, Midget, Nightside, Astra, Magic, Quasar, Manta, Warstar, Hussar, Earthquake
 
Impossible Man and Impossible Woman (2)
Main Art Credits: Steve Leiahola, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
In-Betweener (1)
Main Art Credits: Jim Starlin, first series #5
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Inhumans (5)
Main Art Credits: Bib Budiansky, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Seeker, Aiero, Falcomna, Leonus, Timberius, Luna; ½-page sub-entry on Stallior; images of additional characters’ heads.
 
Interloper (2)
Main Art Credits: Don Perlin, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Invisible Woman (3)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Iron Man (4)
Main Art Credits: Mark Bright, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Iron Man II (3)
Main Art Credits: Mark Bright, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new and from first series #15
 
Jack of Hearts (2)
Main Art Credits: Dave Cockrum, first series #15
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Jack O’Lantern (1)
Main Art Credits: Steve Ditko, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Jameson, J. Jonah (1)
Main Art Credits: John Romita Sr., new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Jameson, John (2)
Main Art Credits: John Romita Jr., new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Jeffries, Madison (1)
Main Art Credits: Kevin Maguire, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Jester (1)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill, first series #5
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Jones, Rick (3)
Main Art Credits: James Fry, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Juggernaut (2)
Main Art Credits: John Romita Jr., first series #5
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Kale, Jennifer (2)
Main Art Credits: June Brigman, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Kang (1)
Main Art Credits: Brett Breeding, first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #6
Notes: Incarnations of this character as Immortus, Kang, and Rama-Tut given separate profiles
 
Karkas (1)
Main Art Credits: Ron Wilson, first series #6
 
Karma (2)
Main Art Credits: Jackson Guide, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Karnak (1)
Main Art Credits: Sandy Pluinkett, first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Karnilla (1)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): appears to be Jack Kirby
 
Ka-Zar (1)
Main Art Credits: Val Mayerick, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Appendix: Other Dimensions
Notes: Text only, no art; covers Alfheim to Crystalium
 
#7 June 1986
 
Omission: Impossible (2/3)
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Notes: Text only, no art; discusses why certain characters didn’t receive profiles
 
Khoryphos (1)
Main Art Credits: Sal Buscema, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Killer Shrike (1)
Main Art Credits: Joe Kubert, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, new
 
King, Hannibal (1)
Main Art Credits: Sandy Plunkett, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Kingpin (3)
Main Art Credits: David Mazzuchelli, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Klaw (3)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Knight, Misty (1)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Kofi (1)
Main Art Credits: Jon Bogdanove, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Krang (2)
Main Art Credits: Sal Buscema, first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Kraven the Hunter (2)
Main Art Credits: John Romita Sr. , first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; eliot R. Brown, new
 
Kree (2)
Main Art Credits: Howard Bender, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Keith Pollard, first series #6
Notes: Main art is headshots
 
Kro (2)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Note: At the time Kro was not known to have been a Golden Age character, but Handbooks of this era would have downplayed that regardless
 
Kurse (2)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simsonson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Walt Simsonson,??
 
Lava Men (1)
Main Art Credits: Armando Gil, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
The Leader (1)
Main Art Credits: Sal Buscema, first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Legion (2)
Main Art Credits: Bill Sienkiewicz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Bill Sienkiewicz, ??
 
Lemuria (1)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, new
Notes: Text and map
 
Lightmaster (1)
Main Art Credits: Ruby Nebres, first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Lightspeed (1)
Main Art Credits: June Brigman, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Lilandra (2)
Main Art Credits: Dave Cockrum, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Living Laser (1)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Living Tribunal (½)
Main Art Credits: Marie Severin, first series #6, altered
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Lizard (2)
Main Art Credits: Ron Frenz
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Llyra (1½)
Main Art Credits: Mark Richards, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Lockheed (½)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, new
 
Lockjaw (1)
Main Art Credits: Bob Budiansky, first series #6
 
Loki (2)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Longshot (1 1/3)
Main Art Credits: Art Adams, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Lord Chaos (1/3)
Main Art Credits: Vince Argonezzi, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Lorelei (1)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Machine Man (3)
Main Art Credits: Steve Ditko, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Machinesmith (1)
Main Art Credits: Kevin Maguire (misspelled McGuire in Contents), new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Madame Masque (2)
Main Art Credits: Mark Beachum, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Madcap (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Neary, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Mad-Dog (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Ryan, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Madrox (1)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill, first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Mad Thinker (1 1/3)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Mad Thinker’s Awesome Android (2/3)
Main Art Credits: Paul Becton, new
 
Maelstrom (2)
Main Art Credits: Mark Gruenwald, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Maelstrom’s Minions (1)
Main Art Credits: Ken Steacy, new
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on  Gronk, Phobius, Helio
 
Maggia (2)
Main Art Credits: Bob Budiansky, new and first series #6
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Main art is images of characters’ heads
 
Magik (2)
Main Art Credits: Mary Wilshire, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Magma (2)
Main Art Credits: Cynthia Martin, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Magneto (3)
Main Art Credits: John Romita Jr., new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: As surmised under Real Name. Magnus proved to be an alias
 
Appendix: Other Dimensions
Notes: Text only, no art; covers The Dark Dimension to Earth-Squadron
 
#8 July 1986
The entire contents of this issue through #14 are reprinted in B&W in The Essential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe – Deluxe Edition Vol. 2
 
Data Corrections (2/3)
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Notes: Text only, no art; discusses errors in previous issues
 
Magus (1)
Main Art Credits: Bill Sienkiewicz, new
 
Makkari (2)
Main Art Credits: Keith Pollard, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Note: At the time Makkari was not known to have been a Golden Age character, but Handbooks of this era would have downplayed that regardless
 
Malus, Dr. Karl (1½)
Main Art Credits: Mike Harris, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Man-Ape (1½)
Main Art Credits: Carmine Infantino, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Mandarin (1)
Main Art Credits: Jerry Ordway, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Mandrill (2)
Main Art Credits: Ruby Nebres, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Mandroids (1)
Main Art Credits: Bob Layton, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Manhattan (1)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, new
Notes: Map with no non-map text
 
Manslaughter (1)
Main Art Credits: Brent Anderson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Man-Thing (2)
Main Art Credits: Bret Blevins, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Man-Thing’s Swamp (1)
Main Art Credits: David A. Lofvers, first series #7, altered
Notes: Map with no non-map text
 
Mantis (2)
Main Art Credits: John Buscema, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Marrina (3)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): John Byrne (pencils/inks), Alpha Flight #1,??
 
Marvel Girl (3)
Main Art Credits: Jackson Guice, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Massachusetts Academy (1)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Main illo is a map
 
Mass Master (1)
Main Art Credits: June Brigman, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Master (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): John Byrne, ??
 
Mastermind (1 2/3)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Master Order (1/3)
Main Art Credits: John Beatty, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Master Pandemonium (1)
Main Art Credits: Al Milgrom, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Masters of Evil (2)
Main Art Credits: Kevin Maguire, new
Notes: Art is entirely headshots
 
Maximus (3)
Main Art Credits: Tom Palmer, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Mayhem (1)
Main Art Credits: Bret Blevins, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Medusa (1)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Mentallo (1½)
Main Art Credits: Michael Chen, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Jack Kirby, ??

Mentor (1½)
Main Art Credits: Jim Starlin, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Mephisto (2)
Main Art Credits: John Buscema, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Merlin (3)
Main Art Credits: Brian Bolland, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Mesmero (1)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, first series #7, image reversed
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Mirage (3)
Main Art Credits: June Brigman, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Mister Fantastic (3)
Main Art Credits: Jerry Ordway, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): John Byrne, ??

Mister Fear (1)
Main Art Credits: Jackson Guice, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Mr. Hyde (1)
Main Art Credits: John Romita Jr., first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Mockingbird (2)
Main Art Credits: Cynthia Martin, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15

Modred the Mystic (2)
Main Art Credits: Stan Woch, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Mojo (1)
Main Art Credits: Art Adams, new

Mole Man (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Appendix: Other Dimensions (5/6)
Notes: Text only, no art; covers Feng-Tu to Hulk-Worlds
 
#9 August 1986

Data Corrections II (¾)
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Notes: Text only, no art; discusses errors in previous issues
 
Molecule Man (3)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Moondragon (3)
Main Art Credits: Carl Potts, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Moon Knight (1)
Main Art Credits: Bill Sienkiewicz, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new

Moonstone (1)
Main Art Credits: Bob McLeod, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Morbius, Dr. Michael
Main Art Credits: Sandy Plunkett, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Morgan Le Fey (1)
Main Art Credits: Bret Blevins, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Morlocks (3)
Main Art Credits: Russ Stefans, new
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Annalee, Ape, Beautiful Dreamer. Erg, Healer, Leech, Masque, Piper, Plague, Skids, Tar Baby

Ms. Marvel (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Neary, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Mutant Force (2)
Main Art Credits: William Loebs, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes:  ¼-page sub-entries on Burner, Lifter, Peeper, Shocker, Slither

Mysterio (2)
Main Art Credits: John Romita Sr., first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Mystique (2)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, first series #7
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Namorita (1)
Main Art Credits: Alan Weiss, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Nebula (1)
Main Art Credits: John Buscema, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Nekra (2)
Main Art Credits: Ruby Nebres, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

New Mutants (1)
Main Art Credits: Jackson Guice, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Nightcrawler (2)
Main Art Credits: Dave Cockrum, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Man-Ape (1)
Mass Master (1)
Mayhem (1)
Mockingbird (1)
Notes: Colour corrected pages from the previous issue

Nightmare (2)
Main Art Credits: Nestor Redondo, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Nightshade (1)
Main Art Credits: Alan Weiss, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Nimrod (2)
Main Art Credits: John Romita, Jr., new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Nitro (1)
Main Art Credits: Jim Starlin, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Nomad (2)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #8

Northstar (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): John Byrne, ??
 
Nova (3)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): John Byrne, ??
 
Nuklo (1)
Main Art Credits: Tom Morgan, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Odin (3)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Walt Simonson, ??
 
Olympia (1)
Main Art Credits: Peter Gillis, new
Notes: Text and map

Olympian Gods (4)
Main Art Credits: Ruby Nebres, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Dionysus, Haephaestus, Hera, Hermes, Neptune Venus, Vesta. For characters who first appeared before Fantastic Four #1 (Hermes, Neptune Venus), only their First modern appearances (after that issue) are listed
 
Olympus (1)
Main Art Credits: Peter Gillis, new
Notes: Text and map

Omega Flight (3)
Main Art Credits: Mike Mignola, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): John Byrne, ??
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Jerry Jaxon, Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback, Delphine Courtney, Smart Alec
 
Orka (2)
Main Art Credits: Al Milgrom, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Overmind (2)
Main Art Credits: Jackson Guice, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Owl (2)
Main Art Credits: Mike Harris, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Appendix: Other Dimensions (¾)
Notes: Text only, no art; covers Hulk-Worlds (continued) to Kingdom of Tazza
 
#10 September 1986
 
Imaginary Limits (½)
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Notes: Text only, no art; discusses space limitations
 
Paladin (1)
Main Art Credits: Brian Bolland, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Phastos (1)
Main Art Credits: Sal Buscema, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):

Phoenix (5)
Main Art Credits: John Romita, Jr , new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; John Byrne, first series #14

Plantman (2)
Main Art Credits: Stan Woch
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Pluto (3)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, new
Notes: Entry uses First modern appearance, thus post-Fantastic Four #1
 
Polaris (2)
Main Art Credits: Mark Silvestri, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Possessor (1½)
Main Art Credits: Mike Gustovich, partly obscured in Deluxe Edition #4, first fully seen here
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Power Broker, Inc. (½)
Notes: Text only, no art
 
Power Man (2)
Main Art Credits: Mark Bright, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Power Pack (1)
Main Art Credits: Jon Bogdanove, new
Notes: Art is entirely headshots
 
Primus (1)
Main Art Credits: Alex Saviuk, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Princess Python (1)
Main Art Credits: Bret Blevins, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Professor X (5)
Main Art Credits: Bob Wiacek, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Project: Pegasus (2)
Main Art Credits: Tom Morgan, new (headshots, logo, uniform); Eliot R. Brown, first series #8 (schematics)
 
Psycho-Man (1)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Puck (2)
Main Art Credits: David Ross, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): John Byrne (pencils/inks), Alpha Flight #1, etc.
 
Puma (2)
Main Art Credits: Ron Frenz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Punisher (2)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Puppet Master (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Purple Man (1)
Main Art Credits: Brian Bolland, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Purple Man somewhat resembles Soupy Sales here
 
Pym, Dr. Henry (4)
Main Art Credits: Vince Argondezzi, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):???; some likely Vince Argondezzi, new
 
Pyro (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, first series #8
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Quasar (1)
Main Art Credits: Mark Gruenwald, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Quasimodo (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Quicksilver (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Radioactive Man (2)
Main Art Credits: Al Milgrom, first series #9
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Rama-Tut (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #9
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Incarnations of this character as Immortus, Kang, and Rama-Tut given separate profiles
 
Rattler (1)
Main Art Credits: Rich Buckler, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Red Ghost (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #9
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Red Guardian (1)
Main Art Credits:  Josef Rubenstein, first series #14
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Red Ronin (2)
Main Art Credits: Michael Chen, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):???; Eliot R. Brown, new
 
Red Wolf (1)
Main Art Credits: John Buscema, first series #9
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Reject
Main Art Credits: Tony Salmons, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Rhino (2)
Main Art Credits: Ron Frenz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Appendix: Other Dimensions (¾)
Notes: Text only, no art; covers Kismet to Netherworld of Eternal Doom
 
#11 October 1986
 
Data Corrections III (1)
Writer: Mark Gruenwald
Notes: Text only, no art; discusses errors in previous issues
 
Rider, Richard (2)
Main Art Credits: Carmine Infantino , new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Rigellians (1)
Main Art Credits: Dennis Jenke, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Ringmaster (3)
Main Art Credits: John Romita, Sr., first series #9
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Rocket Raccoon (1)
Main Art Credits: Mike Mignola, new
 
Rogue (2)
Main Art Credits: Cynthia Martin, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Rom (3)
Main Art Credits: Steve Ditko, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
Ronan the Accuser (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #9
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
The Rose (1)
Main Art Credits: Ron Frenz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Roxxon Oil Company (2)
Main Art Credits: James Fry, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Main art is headshots
 
Sabra (1)
Main Art Credits: Mike Richards, first series #9
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Sabretooth (1)
Main Art Credits: Mark Bright, first series #9
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Sandman (2)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, first series #9
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Sasquatch (3)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, first series #9, recoloured
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Savage Land Mutates (3)
Main Art Credits: Craig Hamilton, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, new (maps)
Notes: ¼-page sub-entries on Amphibius, Barbarus, Brainchild, Gaza, Equilibrius, Lorelei, Lupo, Piper
 
Scarecrow (1)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Scarlet Witch (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Scorpion (2)
Main Art Credits: Mark Beachum, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Scourge (1)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Secret Empire (1)
Main Art Credits: Dwayne Turner, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Sentinels (3)
Main Art Credits: James Sanders, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ???; Larry Hama and Eliot R. Brown, altered (Hama portion from first series #9, Brown portion from first series #15)
 
Sentry (1)
Main Art Credits:  John Byrne, first series #9
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Art credits for this entry accidentally omitted from the Contents
 
Serpent Society (1)
Main Art Credits: Paul Neary, new
Note: Art is entirely headshots
 
Serpent Society Headquarters (1)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
Notes: Text and map
 
Sersi (3)
Main Art Credits: Art Adams, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Shadowcat (2)
Main Art Credits: Art Adams, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Shang-Chi (¾)
Main Art Credits: Paul Gulacy, first series #14
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Shanna the She-Devil (2)
Main Art Credits: Joe Kubert, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Shaper of Worlds (1)
Main Art Credits: Kerry Gammill, first series #9
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): Eliot R. Brown, new; ??
 
She-Hulk (2)
Main Art Credits: John Byrne, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Shi’ar (2)
Main Art Credits: Paul Smith, first series #10
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
SHIELD (3)
Main Art Credits: Mike Zeck, new and first series #10
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):if you want to count the logo as secondary art, probably Mike Zeck for first series #10; ???
Notes: Main Art images of characters’ heads.
 
SHIELD Uniforms (1)
Main Art Credits: Unknown; Contents omit the artist for this entry, first series #10
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): above person, first series #10; Eliot R. Brown, first series #15
 
SHIELD Flying Car (1)
Main Art Credits: Eliot R. Brown, first series #10
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art): ??? Eliot R. Brown, first series #10
Notes: Text and schematics
 
The Shocker (1 1/3)
Main Art Credits: Russ Stefams, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Shooting Star (2/3)
Main Art Credits: Jackson Guice, new
 
Shroud (2)
Main Art Credits: Bill Sienkiewicz, new
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Sidewinder (1)
Main Art Credits: Walt Simonson, first series #10
Secondary Art Credits (and original source of the art):
 
Appendix: Other Dimensions (½)
Notes: Text only, no art; covers Netherworld of Gulgol to Planes of Pohldark
 
 

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