Most pop culture fans know "Pumpkinhead" as the creepy horror character that first appeared in the 1989 slasher flick of the same name. But Marvel Comics has its own pumpkin head in the form of the villain Jack O'Lantern.
Jack O'Lantern is a quintessential Halloween/horror character who has appeared in numerous Marvel comics. And while the character isn't especially well known, there are a few terrific Jack O'Lantern collectibles worth owning, especially as Halloween draws near. Let's take a look at a few.
Machine Man #19, Marvel Comics (1979)
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| Machine Man #19 by Marvel Comics |
Jack makes his first appearance in this uncommon issue of Machine Man. You should be able to find the comic for $25 or less, depending on grade.
Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #56, Marvel Comics (1981)
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| Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #56 by Marvel Comics |
This issue of Spectacular Spider-Man features Jack's first run-in with Spidey. Track a copy down for less than $15, depending on grade.
Captain America #396, Marvel Comics (1992)
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| Captain America #396 by Marvel Comics |
The second man to don the Jack O'Lantern identity, Steven Mark Levins, first appeared in this issue of Captain America from the early '90s. The issue is easy to find and inexpensive at less than $5.
Jack O'Lantern Marvel Legends figure, Hasbro
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| Jack O'Lantern Marvel Legends figure by Hasbro |
This 6" Marvel Legends figure was part of the Absorbing Man build-a-figure line and goes for about $20 on the secondary market.
Get your spook on, folks. Halloween is creeping up....
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