Magnus Robot Fighter 1, 2, 3, 4 & 64 Valiant N/M 9.4-9.

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Gold Key Magnus Robot Fighter #1, 2, 3, 4 & 64 Valiant N/M 9.4-9.6 While DC and Marvel re-introduced many of their Golden Age characters to a new audience in the 1960’s, Gold Key created an all-new character with a concept of a future world in which robots are trying to enslave mankind. Magnus Robot Fighter lasted 6 years being published quarterly. Legendary artist Russ Manning helmed the first 21 issues and assisted with the final 7. Written by Mike Royer, #28 was the last original story until Valiant Comics revived Magnus in 1991. It was a gamble -- But the deliberately retro sci-fi look scored big with readers, and Valliant’s first Super Hero comic book Magnus #1 was a big hit and flourished for another 5 years. Up for auction we are offering the first Magnus saga from 1991 “The Steel Nation Part 1 through 4. These first 4 issues combine for 113-page masterpiece retelling the origin of the robot fighter through flashbacks as Magnus learns of the existence of a nation of freewill robots in North Am, and ponders whether or not they are true enemies. However, circumstances take the decision out of his hands and Magnus must find a way to save all of North AM from destruction. This story was written by Valiant’s publisher Jim Shooter and penciled by the incredible Art Nichols. All four of these comics contain collector’s cards and read more