Summer Kickoff Comics & Toys 06'26
Lot 33:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Lot of Four Warrior British Comic Book Magazines including Issue Number 1
This lot consists of four vintage issues of Warrior, an influential British comic book anthology magazine published by Quality Communications. The collection includes Warrior No. 1 (March 1982), Warrior No. 3 (May 1982), Warrior No. 8 (October 1982), and the Warrior Summer Special 1982. These magazines are produced in an oversized UK format. Issue No. 1 is a notable key issue featuring the first appearance of the modern Marvelman (later Miracleman) as reimagined by Alan Moore and Garry Leach, and the first appearance of V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. The cover of No. 1 is by Garry Leach and features Axel Pressbutton and Mystique. Issue No. 3 features a cover by Garry Leach depicting a falling figure related to the Marvelman storyline. Issue No. 8 features a cover by Steve Dillon depicting the character Father Shandor. The Summer Special 1982 features an ensemble cover by Garry Leach. Notable contributors to these issues include Alan Moore, Garry Leach, David Lloyd, Steve Dillon, and Brian Bolland. The back cover of issue No. 1 features an advertisement for the Forbidden Planet comic book shop with artwork by Brian Bolland.
Approximate dimensions: 8.25 inches by 11.75 inches.
Condition report:
The magazines are in raw, unslabbed condition and appear to be in mid-grade condition. Issue No. 1 shows visible spine stress with small color breaks, light edge wear, and minor corner creasing. Issue No. 3 displays general shelf wear, light spine stress, and minor handling marks. Issue No. 8 exhibits moderate spine wear with visible stress lines and color breaks. The Summer Special 1982 has visible edge wear and spine stress lines. Common defects across the lot include corner blunting, light surface scuffing, and minor spine stress. No covers appear detached.
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