Skull, The Slayer #3

Published by Marvel Comics in 1975, Skull the Slayer was part of a brief creative experiment during the Bronze Age of comics that blended supernatural elements with gritty, action-oriented storytelling. The series was created by writer and artist Marv Wolfman, who drew inspiration from the burgeoning interest in Bermuda Triangle mysteries and high-concept survival adventures. The narrative followed Jim Scully, an army pilot transported to a dimension where time and physics operated under unstable, prehistoric conditions.

The character and the series were intended to capitalize on the popularity of occult-themed horror comics, but the title struggled to find a lasting audience during its original short run. Art duties for the series were handled by Sal Buscema and Steve Gan, whose bold, expressive lines were meant to emphasize the claustrophobic and dangerous environment of the story. While the series was cancelled relatively quickly, it remains a notable example of the experimental period where Marvel attempted to diversify its catalogue beyond traditional superhero tropes.