"Fictional heroes face real-life challenges! The Marvel Universe has always reflected the "world outside your window"--The moment Captain America charged into battle in World War II. Our characters confront contemporary issues, torn from the headlines, that can be every bit as difficult to covercome as their deadly foes. These powerful stories from throughout Marvel's history feature iconic heroes and young champions tackling heavy-hitting subjects including alcoholism, drug abuse, prejudice, grief, teen suicide, HIV, terrorism, school shootings, sexuality, and politics." -- Page 4 of cover.
