- "Free! After all these endless days trapped within Judith Camber's form -- Satana is finally free!"
- ―Satana
| "Satana" | |
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| Marvel Preview | |
| Title: | "Satana" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 7 |
| Cover price: | $1.00 |
| Cover date: | Summer, 1976 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics Curtis Magazines |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Archie Goodwin |
| Writers: | Chris Claremont Bill Mantlo |
| Pencilers: | Vicente Alcazar Michael Netzer Esteban Maroto Keith Giffen |
| Inkers: | Vicente Alcazar Michael Netzer Esteban Maroto Keith Giffen |
| Cover artists: | Bob Larkin |
| Cover inker: | Bob Larkin |
| Cover colorist: | Bob Larkin |
| Letterers: | Karen Mantlo |
| Assistants: | Ralph Macchio |
| Editors: | John Warner |
| Navigation | |
| Previous: | Marvel Preview #6 |
| Next: | Marvel Preview #8 |
"Satana" is the title feature to the seventh issue of the comic book sci-fi/fantasy anthology series Marvel Preview published by Marvel Comics and Curtis Magazines. This issue includes two feature stories, and a back-up feature, the first of which is "The Damnation Waltz", which is split between two chapters. It was written by Chris Claremont with artwork by Vicente Alcazar. The second tale in this volume is an illustrated text story, which also features Satana, and is likewise written by Chris Claremont, with artwork by Michael Netzer and Esteban Maroto. The third feature is a science fiction tale and is the second chapter in "The Sword in the Star" series with "Stave 2: Witchworld!". This story was written by Bill Mantlo with artwork by [[Keith Giffen]. This issue features a painted cover illustrated by Bob Larkin. Stories were edited by John Warner with Ralph Macchio as assistant editor. This issue shipped with a Summer, 1976 cover date and carries a cover price of $1.00 per copy (US).
"The Damnation Waltz"[]
| "The Damnation Waltz" | |
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| Title: | "The Damnation Waltz" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Chris Claremont |
| Pencilers: | Vicente Alcázar |
| Inkers: | Vicente Alcázar |
| Letterers: | Karen Mantlo |
| Editors: | John Warner Ralph Macchio |
Featured characters
- Judith Camber
- Satana Hellstrom
Supporting characters
- Brian Abelard
- Daimon Hellstrom
- Elias
Villains
- Alejandro Fuerrega
- Dennis St. Croix
- Dominic
- Manolo
- Roberta Lancer
- Sharron McKay
Minor characters
- Gene Camber
- Joey
- Paul Camber
- Ruthie Camber
Organizations
- Camarilla of the Elder Gods
Races
- N'Garai
Locations
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- Sunset Strip
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"La Simphonie Diable - 'The Devil's Symphony'"[]
| "La Simphonie Diable" 'The Devil's Symphony' | |
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| Title: | "La Simphonie Diable" 'The Devil's Symphony' |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Chris Claremont |
| Pencilers: | Vicente Alcazar |
| Inkers: | Vicente Alcazar |
| Editors: | John Warner Ralph Macchio |
"La Simphonie Diable - 'The Devil's Symphony'" is the second chapter of "The Damnation Waltz".
Featured characters
- Judith Camber
- Satana Hellstrom
Supporting characters
- Leander Dyson
Villains
- Basilisk demon
- Brian Abelard
Minor characters
- Alejandro Fuerrega
- Dennis St. Croix
- Jud
- Roberta Lancer
- Sharron McKay
Organizations
- Camarilla of the Elder Gods
Races
- N'Garai
Locations
- Our Lady of the Sorrows
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"From the Devil, a Daughter"[]
| "From the Devil, a Daughter" | |
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| Title: | "From the Devil, a Daughter" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Chris Claremont |
| Pencilers: | Michael Netzer Esteban Maroto |
| Inkers: | Michael Netzer Esteban Maroto |
| Editors: | John Warner Ralph Macchio |
"From the Devil, a Daughter" is a four-page illustrated text story.
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Miscellaneous
"The Sword in the Star!"[]
| "The Sword in the Star!" Stave 2: Witchworld! | |
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| Title: | "The Sword in the Star!" Stave 2: Witchworld! |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Bill Mantlo |
| Pencilers: | Keith Giffen |
| Inkers: | Keith Giffen |
| Letterers: | Karen Mantlo |
| Editors: | John Warner; Ralph Macchio |
Featured characters
- Prince Wayfinder
Supporting characters
- Alkinoos
- Kirke
- Rocky Raccoon
- Sir Cat
- Sir Ram
Villains
- Haamin invaders (Behind the scenes only)
- Plagueosaur
Minor characters
- Delphos (In flashback only)
Organizations
- Haamin Empire (Behind the scenes only)
Races & Animals
Locations
- Earth-7614
- Outer space
- Hailailae, Witch-World
Items
- Doonboggles
- Robots
- Sword
- Tractor beam
Vehicles
- Haamin ships
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
Satana pin-up by Vicente Alcázar.
The original "Rocky" Raccoon.
- Editor John Warner provides the forward for this issue.
- This issue includes a on-page Satana Hellstrom pin-up illustrated by Vicente Alcazar.
- "The Damnation Waltz" is job number: B-126.
- "From the Devil, a Daughter" is job number: B-143.
- "The Sword in the Star!: Stave 2: Witchworld!" is job number: B-137.
- Penciler and inker Michael Netzer is credited as Mike Nasser in this issue.
- This is the first issue of Marvel Preview with John Warner as editor, rather than associate editor.
- This is the first issue of Marvel Preview with Ralph Macchio as assistant editor.
- "The Damnation Waltz" was originally intended for publication in an issue of Haunt of Horror.
- This is the second and final chapter in "The Sword in the Star" series. This story continues from the second story in Marvel Preview #4.
- This issue introduces the character of Rocket Raccoon, who goes by the name of Rocky in this issue. Though not initially conceived as a canon Marvel Universe character, Rocket becomes a part of the mainstream continuity with his next appearance in Incredible Hulk #271.
- Satana Hellstrom appears next in Marvel Team-Up #80.
Reprints[]
- "The Damnation Waltz" and "La Simphonie Diable - 'The Devil's Symphony'" are reprinted Essential Marvel Horror, Volume 1.
- "To the Devil, a Daughter" is reprinted in Essential Marvel Horror, Volume 1.
- "The Sword in the Star" is reprinted in the Rocket Raccoon & Groot: The Complete Collection trade paperback edition and the Rocket Raccoon: Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant hardcover collection.
Recommended Reading[]
- Haunt of Horror Vol 1
- Hellstorm: Prince of Lies Vol 1
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
- Rocket Raccoon Vol 1
- Son of Satan Vol 1