"Fast Descent Into Hell!" is the title of the first story featured in the first issue of the Marvel Fanfare ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by Chris Claremont with artwork, inks, and coloring by Michael Golden. It was lettered by Jim Novak. The second story, which features Daredevil, is called "Snow" and was written by Roger McKenzie with artwork by Paul Smith and inks by Terry Austin. It was colored by Glynis Wein and lettered by Shelly Leferman. Both stories were edited by Al Milgrom. This issue shipped with a March, 1982 cover date and carries a cover price of $1.25 per copy (US).
The character of Spider-Man was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 in August, 1962 in a story titled "Spider-Man!" The character has since gone on to become one of the most well-known and enduring super-heroes of all time, having appeared in numerous comic book titles, as well as feature films, animated projects and video games.
The X-Men were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. They first appeared in The X-Men, Volume 1 #1 in September, 1963. The title eventually evolved to include the "All-New, All-Different" X-Men, after which the series became a runaway hit, ultimately changing its title to Uncanny X-Men. Since then, this outcast team of mutant misadventurers have appeared in numerous comic book titles that have since been adapted into several cartoon programs, feature films, and video games; not to mention copious amounts of merchandising ranging from toys to apparel.
