Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 903:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Marvel Comic Books featuring The Thanos Imperative and Civil War. Marvel Comics, 1982-2018.
This collection of Marvel comic books spans from the Bronze Age to the Modern Age and includes several key titles and crossover events. Notable components of the collection include a near-complete run of The Thanos Imperative, comprising issues 1 through 6 and the Ignition one-shot. Other Thanos-centric titles include Thanos Rising issue 1, Thanos Legacy issue 1, and the Infinity Free Comic Book Day edition. The collection features issues from the Civil War event, specifically issues 1, 5, and 7, as well as two copies of Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. issue 1 and two copies of Super Soldier issue 5. Bronze Age highlights include Iron Man issue 167 (1982), Iron Man Annual issue 6 (1983), and Doctor Strange issue 58 (1983). Further titles present include Cloak and Dagger (issues 3, 13, 14, and 19), Ghost Rider (issues 12 and 47), and Inhumans: The Untold Saga issue 1. Modern promotional and special editions are also included, such as the Captain Marvel True Believers issue 1 reprint and the Hawkeye Halloween Extravaganza issue 1. The items are standard stapled softcover formats, with the majority of issues stored in individual protective plastic sleeves with cardboard backing boards. Creators credited across the covers include Mark Millar, Steve McNiven, Jonathan Hickman, and Jason Aaron.
Dimensions: Approximately 10.25 x 6.75 inches per issue.
Condition report:
The condition of the collection is generally well-preserved. Modern era comics, including The Thanos Imperative and Civil War issues, appear to be in high-grade condition with sharp corners and minimal spine stress. Mid-period issues from the 1990s show light shelf wear consistent with age. The Bronze Age issues, such as Iron Man issue 167 and Doctor Strange issue 58, exhibit more significant signs of handling, including minor spine tics, edge wear, and slight corner blunting. No significant tearing, moisture damage, or missing pages were observed during visual inspection.
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