Weird World (magazine)

Weird World was a British comic magazine published by Marvel UK, lasting for 5 issues in 1991. It was an anthology title, featuring both reprinted American Marvel Comics stories and newly created British material. The magazine focused on unusual and often horror-themed characters and storylines, distinguishing itself from Marvel UK's more superhero-oriented publications.

Notable reprinted content included stories featuring characters like Man-Thing, Doctor Strange, and Werewolf by Night. The new British material often showcased emerging UK comic talent and experimented with darker and more mature themes than were typical for Marvel's mainstream titles at the time.

Despite its unique approach and the talent involved, Weird World was short-lived, likely due to low sales figures. Its legacy lies in its attempt to cater to a specific niche audience interested in more offbeat and horror-related superhero content. Back issues of Weird World are now considered collector's items by some comic book enthusiasts. The magazine's format foreshadowed later attempts by Marvel to reach similar niche markets with anthology titles featuring a variety of styles and genres.