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MERC's run was only 12 issues long. It was one of the titles
cancelled right after Shooter left Marvel. MERC appears to be one
of the titles most New Universe fans enjoyed the most. MERC was
the only one of the cut titles to get an annual.
Combat. It is what he does best. He's Mark Hazzard, a Vietnam
veteran who has gone on to become a soldier of fortune, selling his
fighting abilities to military causes he believes in -- or, at least,
can live with.
It has cost him, though. Cost him his wife. His son. The love of his
parents. The other mercs are Mark's only family now. But what choice
does he have? Combat is what Mark Hazzard does best.
Although created by Archie Goodwin, MERC had to be handed off to
another writer before the premiere issue. During the early part of
this title's run, it was the writing of Peter David and the grand
artistry of Gray Morrow which won over many fans to this merc with a
heart.
Later, this book prospered under its only other writer, Doug Murray,
writer of THE 'NAM and SEMPER FI, who went on to write the final New
Universe miniseries, THE WAR. Additionally, CAPTAIN AMERICA,
PUNISHER and MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS artist Mike Zeck often
contributed covers to the series.
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