Explaining the thinking behind the comic Dez Skinn said: "I was wanting an adventure anthology title more than a super-hero one.

Once Skinn was replaced by Paul Neary, however, the title's original output dwindled, being supplanted by an increasing number of reprints, in part because creative resources were being redirected towards Doctor Who Weekly.

Other original work included Nick Fury also drawn by Steve Dillon and a new Black Knight strip which also featured Captain Britain.

[3] Hulk Comic launched the character Night Raven by Steve Parkhouse and David Lloyd.

Night Raven is one of several Marvel UK characters who eventually made the jump to American comics.