Random Happenstance

I've mentioned, I miss the old Marvel Graphic Novel format, but I should go back and add it to the tags, since I don't think I realized Marvel put out 75 of 'em from 1982 to 1993, plus some more under the Epic label. (Which somehow, still included some Silver Surfer and Punisher ones!) I need to go back to my shelves and do a hard count: there are several like Killraven and the Sensational She-Hulk that I've read, or maybe have in other formats. But, here's one I didn't have before: from 1987, Marvel Graphic Novel #31: Wolfpack, written by Larry Hama, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Kyle Baker, Walt Simonson, and Whilce Portacio. 

This was the lead-in to their own series, although it may have been downgraded from a regular book to a 12-issue limited. If you enjoyed Hama's G.I. Joe it's worth a look: it's a New York gang with a heart of gold, and ninja training, versus a far-reaching conspiracy called the Nine. It's a little hokey in spots, but still a fun yarn; and I wish this had maybe got a little more traction. 

Man, there were like six Conan's in this format? And a Kull! I think I do have that Killraven, but it was also included in the Essential volume. The Avengers: the Vault GN was reprinted in the prestige format style, but some might be tough to find at all.