Unspoken Issues 155.5 - Marvel Holiday Special 1993 part 5

In this episode, we dive into the fifth story from Marvel Holiday Special 1993, titled “Revisionist History” by legendary writer Peter David, with art by John Hebert and inks by Mike DeCarlo. On the surface, this eight-page tale seems like a chaotic holiday gag strip, but beneath the surface lies a layered exploration of storytelling, tradition, and the impossibility of keeping a classroom full of kids on track. We take a moment to appreciate where this story fits in Peter David’s massive upcoming 1993 workload—when he was spearheading psychologically driven arcs in Incredible Hulk, launching Spider-Man 2099, wrapping up his run on X-Factor, and even dabbling in DC titles like Justice League Task Force. It’s astonishing to realize this fun, festive short sat on the edge of one of his most prolific creative years.