September 15th, 1976 - Marvel UK, 50 years ago this week.

Thanks to Charlie Horse 47 and Killdumpster for their sponsorship of this post, via the magic of Patreon. ***This week in 1976 saw the end of an era for the people of China, thanks to the death of Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong who died in Beijing, following a series of heart attacks.I can declare that I recall that event well.But how well shall I recall the events portrayed within the following comics?John Romita continues to fill the vacancy left by Jack Kirby and does it in style by managing to portray Sue Richards as a woman of style, glamour, dynamism, resourcefulness and initiative. An achievement that few before him have ever seemed to want to attempt.I suspect an unconscious Crystal was meant to be on the cover but was somehow omitted. Otherwise, I'm not sure who the "She" is that the Torch is referring to.When it comes to Subby, the avenging son continues to battle Karthon for possession of the Serpent Crown, before Captain Barracuda captures both men while…