Summer Kickoff Comics & Toys 06'26
Lot 421:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Ten First Comics Mars Comic Books Issues 2-11 Including Dynamo Joe Appearances
This group consists of ten comic books from the series titled Mars, published by First Comics. The lot features a run including issues #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11, dated between February 1984 and January 1985. The cover illustrations are by series creators Mark Wheatley and Rick Hemphill. Several covers bear signatures from the artists: issue #2 and #3 are signed Wheatley & Hemphill in the lower-left corner; issue #5 is signed Hemphill Wheatley in the lower-right corner; issue #6 is signed Hemphill Wheatley in the lower-left corner; and issue #8 is signed Wheatley & Hemphill 84 on the left mid-section. These are standard direct market editions. Key issues within the set include #10 and #11, which feature early appearances and backup stories for the character Dynamo Joe, with issue #11 highlighting the character on the cover.
Condition report:
The collection is in overall Good to Very Good condition. Most issues display minor spine stress in the form of color-breaking ticks, with issue #4 showing more significant wear. Spines are intact without splitting. The covers maintain strong color vibrancy and gloss. Minor corner blunting is visible on several issues, consistent with handling and storage. Covers are firmly attached to the staples. There are no significant tears, stains, or water damage visible.
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