Battletide – Marvel UK – (1992–1993) – Volume 1 – Limited Series - #1–4

Battletide – Marvel UK – (1992–1993) – Volume 1 – Limited Series - #1–4

📘 Series Summary

Produced by the Marvel UK office during its high-profile expansion in the early 90s, Battletide is a four-issue limited series written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. The story centers on a brutal, interstellar gladiatorial contest known as the "Battletide," a blood sport orchestrated by the villainous organization Mys-Tech. Heroes from across the Marvel Universe, including the Fantastic Four and Death's Head II, find themselves abducted and forced to fight for their lives on a remote arena-world.

The series is notable for its gritty, aggressive art style provided by Geoff Senior and for integrating Marvel UK’s new wave of "super-sentinel" characters with the established American roster. As the combatants realize they are being used to feed an ancient, reality-threatening entity, they must put aside their differences to stage a massive prison break against the Mys-Tech overlords. This volume serves as a core pillar of the 1990s Marvel UK mythology and was followed by a direct sequel series.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

  • The explosive debut of the Battletide saga, written by the legendary duo of Abnett & Lanning (modern Guardians of the Galaxy).
  • Features a rare high-stakes team-up between The Fantastic Four and British cult icons like Death's Head II and Dark Angel.
  • Showcases the visceral, unique art of Geoff Senior, perfectly suited for the arena-combat genre.
  • A foundational story for the Mys-Tech conspiracy, the primary antagonists of the Marvel UK universe.
  • Includes brutal, "no-holds-barred" combat sequences that were more intense than typical Marvel titles of the era.
  • A complete 4-issue limited series that captures the distinct "cyber-fantasy" vibe of early 90s British comics.

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