With the NYCC announcement of Marvel bringing back "Miracleman" for creative team Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham to finish his long-incomplete arc, many fans felt it was a long time coming. Indeed speculation that Gaiman would return to the character was renewed when it was announced his character Angela would be integrated into the Marvel Universe. However, the saga of "Miracleman" goes back all the way to 1982 -- and it's a history covered back in 2009 for a special three-part When Words Collide. Check out the full saga below.

When Words Collide - Marvelman Part One: Behold the Superman

When Words Collide - Marvelman Part Two: Miracleman Ascendant

When Words Collide - Marvelman Part Three: Miracleman Forever