Summer Kickoff Comics & Toys 06'26
Lot 324:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Set of Four Amazing Heroes Comic Industry News Magazines, Fantagraphics Books, 1981
A collection of four vintage issues of Amazing Heroes, a prominent comic book industry news and fan magazine published by Fantagraphics Books. The set includes issue numbers 1, 2, 3, and The Best of Amazing Heroes No. 1, all released in 1981.
Amazing Heroes No. 1 (June 1981) is the premier issue, featuring cover art by John Byrne and Joe Heyn. This issue includes articles on Star Wars, Star Hawks, and creator John Byrne.
Amazing Heroes No. 2 (July 1981) features a New Teen Titans cover by George Perez and contains a comprehensive Teen Titans Hero History & Index.
Amazing Heroes No. 3 (August 1981) showcases the Justice Society of America on a cover by George Perez, with featured content on Star Hawks and Star Wars.
The Best of Amazing Heroes No. 1 utilizes revised George Perez character art on the cover. It is noted as containing updated articles and checklists regarding Frank Miller, Bill Sienkiewicz, and the Doom Patrol.
These magazines are standard comic-sized newsprint publications. Back covers for issues 1, 2, and 3 feature advertisements for Sea Gate Distributors Inc. The Best of Amazing Heroes issue features a full-page color advertisement for the comic Dalgoda.
Condition report:
The issues are in well-preserved, collector-grade condition. Spines are intact and tight with minimal stress lines. Cover colors remain bright and vibrant. Visible wear is limited to minor corner blunting and light shelf wear consistent with age. Covers are fully attached to original staples.
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