Clipped from Wikipedia: The Official Marvel Index is a series of comic books released by Marvel Comics which featured synopses of several Marvel series. The books were largely compiled by George Olshevsky (who was for fourteen years the sole owner of a complete collection of Marvel superhero comics dating from Marvel Comics #1, published in 1939) and featured detailed information on each issue in a particular series, including writer and artist credits, characters who appeared in the issue, and a story synopsis. Published by Pacific Comics Distributors, 1976–1982.
Marvel Comics Index #1 - The Amazing Spider-Man (January 1976) - Synopses of Amazing Adventures #1-6, Amazing Adult Fantasy #7-14, Amazing Fantasy #15, The Amazing Spider-Man #1-151 and Annuals #1-9, The Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine #1-2, Amazing Spider-Man Mini Comic (Eye Magazine promo), Giant-Size Super-Heroes #1, Giant-Size Spider-Man #1-6, and Spidey Super Stories #1-14
Marvel Comics Index #2 - Conan and the Barbarians (March 1976) - Synopses of Conan The Barbarian #1-61 and Annual #1, Giant-Size Conan #1-5, Savage Sword of Conan #1-10 and Annual #1, Ka-Zar (1st series) #1-3, Ka-Zar (2nd series) #1-15, Kull the Conqueror #1-15, Kull and the Barbarians #1-3, Savage Tales #11 and Annual #1, Chamber of Chills #1-21, Chamber of Darkness #1-8 and Special #1, Monsters on the Prowl #9-30, Tower of Shadows #1-9 and Annual #1, Creatures on the Loose #10-37, and Worlds Unknown #1-8
Marvel Comics Index #3 - The Avengers, Defenders, and Captain Marvel (August 1976) - Synopses of All Winners #19 and 21, Mystic Comics #4, Black Knight #1-5, Avengers #1-151 and Annuals #1-5, Giant-Size Avengers #1-5, Captain Marvel #1-46, Giant-Size Captain Marvel #1, Weird Wonder Tales #7, Defenders #1-39, and Giant-Size Defenders #1-5; cover by Neal Adams
Marvel Comics Index #4 - Fantastic Four (July 1977) - Synopses of Daring Mystery Comics #6, Marvel Boy #1-2, Astonishing #3-6, Fantastic Four #1-180 and Annuals #1-11, Giant-Size Fantastic Four #1-6, Human Torch #1-8, and Silver Surfer #1-18; cover by Jim Steranko
Marvel Comics Index #5 - The Mighty Thor (November 1977) - Synopses of Journey into Mystery #83-125, Thor #126-266 and Annuals #1-6, Giant-Size Thor #1, and Tales of Asgard #1
Marvel Comics Index #6 - Heroes from Strange Tales (December 1977) - Synopses of Strange Tales #1, 25, 74, 75, 77, 79, 89, 101-188, and Annuals #1-2, Doctor Strange (1st series) #169-183, Doctor Strange (2nd series) #1-27 and Annual #1, Giant-Size Doctor Strange #1, Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1-18, S.H.I.E.L.D. #1-5, and Warlock #1-15; cover by Bill Everett/Dean Motter
Marvel Comics Index #7A - Heroes from Tales to Astonish Book 1: The Incredible Hulk (June 1978) - Synopses of Incredible Hulk #1-6, Tales To Astonish #1, 13, 15, 27, and 35-101, Incredible Hulk #102-227 and Annuals #1-7, Giant-Size Hulk #1, and Rampaging Hulk #1-10; cover by Ken Steacy
Marvel Comics Index #7B - Heroes from Tales to Astonish Book 2: Sub-Mariner (July 1978) - Synopses of Marvel Mystery Comics #4,10, and 82, Sub-Mariner Comics #1-42, Namora #1-3, Sub-Mariner (1968) #1-72 and Annuals #1-2, Astonishing Tales #1-36, Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up #1-2, Super-Villain Team-Up #1-14, Giant-Size Invaders #1, and Invaders #1-32 and Annual #1; cover by Bill Everett/Dean Motter
Marvel Comics Index #8A - Heroes from Tales of Suspense Book 1: Captain America (December 1979) - Synopses of Captain America Comics, The Yellow Claw #1-4, Tales of Suspense #39-99, Captain America #100-235 and Annuals #1-4, Giant-Size Captain America #1, and Marvel Treasury Special: Captain America's Bicentennial Battles; cover by Jim Steranko
Marvel Comics Index #8B - Heroes from Tales of Suspense Book 2: Iron Man and Others (December 1979) - Synopses of Iron Man & Sub-Mariner #1, Iron Man #1-118 and Annuals #1-4, Giant-Size Iron Man #1, Amazing Adventures (1970's series) #1-25, Inhumans #1-12, The Cat #1-4, Ms. Marvel #1-21, Nova #1-23, Omega the Unknown #1-10, and Skull the Slayer #1-8; cover by Ken Steacy
Marvel Comics Index #9A - X-Men (April 1982) - Synopses of The Uncanny X-Men #1-152 and Annuals #1-5, Giant-Size X-Men #1-2, Amazing Adventures (3rd Series) #1-14, Ghost Rider #1-63, and Champions #1-17
Marvel Comics Index #9B - Daredevil (April 1982) - Synopses of Daredevil #1-181 and Annuals/Specials #1-4, Giant-Size Daredevil #1, Marvel Adventure #1-6, Jungle Action/Black Panther #1-24, Black Panther #1-15, Shanna the She-Devil #1-5, Black Goliath #1-5, The Human Fly #1-19, and Dazzler #1-14; cover by Frank Miller
The following books were listed in issue #9B, but were never released:
- Marvel Comics Index #10 - Marvel Showcase and Team-Up comics
- Marvel Comics Index #11 - Short run heroes
- Marvel Comics Index #12A - Martial arts heroes
- Marvel Comics Index #12B - War Heroes
- Marvel Comics Index #13A - Marvel's Monsters
- Marvel Comics Index #13B - Marvel's Vampires
- Marvel Comics Index #14 - Marvel's Reprint Comics
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