Marvels 1994 #0 - back issue - $5.00

Kurt Busiek describes how "Marvels" came together from his perspective.

Phineas Horton creates the Human Torch; however, seeing that society is not ready for such a being, Horton seals away his creation beneath the earth. Eventually, a crack develops in the concrete encasing the Human Torch and he is freed from his imprisonment.

Alex Ross provides some insight on how "Marvels" came to fruition.

pinups of various Marvel Superheroes

• - The sequence begins on the inside front cover and continues on the inside back cover. How the series came about.
• The Origin of the Human Torch - The "First Line" field quote by Mary Shelley is from Frankenstein.