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Transformers comic books issue 1 1983-1985

  • Issue #1D
    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1D
    Auction opens January 3
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4612340013
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4429626001
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Witnessed Signatures: Bill Sienkiewicz and Jim Shooter on 10/15/2023 and Bob Budiansky on 11/12/2023. Direct Edition
    • Label #24-0777427-051
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    Direct Edition. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #1N
    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1N
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Witnessed Signatures: Bill Sienkiewicz and Jim Shooter on 10/15/2023 and Bob Budiansky on 11/12/2023. Newsstand Edition
    • Label #24-0777427-050
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    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4635974005
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    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4544045001
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    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4524094005
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3797537001
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    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4529975023
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    Newsstand Edition. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

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    $300 Transformers #1 1984 Marvel Comics CGC 9.6

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  • Issue #1REP.2ND
    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1REP.2ND
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3961015018
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    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Reprint. This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #1REP.3RD
    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1REP.3RD
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4365517007
    • Water/Moisture damage.
    • Paper: White
    • Third Printing.
    • Label #4413573016
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    • Water damage.
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    Reprint. This is a third printing. All 3rd printings have a 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 3rd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #1
    Transformers (UK 1984-1992 Marvel) Magazine 1

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    Weekly publication reprinting small portions of Transformers (1984 Marvel). UK edition contain same material as their US counterparts.

  • Issue #1
    Transformers (1984 Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 1

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    Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Transformers Collected Comics TPB (1985 Marvel) 1-1ST

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Transformers (1984-1991 Marvel) #1-3. Guest-starring the Amazing Spider-Man (in issue 3). Written by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Art by Frank Springer and Kim DeMulder. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle - between the benevolent and peace-loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron - has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1 2 3

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    "Comics From Marvel Books" value 3-Pack sealed in original factory bag (circa mid 80's). This pack contains Transformers issues 1, 2, and 3. NOTE: Marvel comics sold in multi-packs were often 2nd or 3rd printings, especially true for the earlier issue numbers. Cover price $1.79.

  • Issue #1
    Transformers (Spanish 1985-1992 Comics Forum/Planeta DeAgostini) 1

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    Spanish language reprint series. This issue reprints material from Transformers (1984 Marvel) #1-2

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Transformers Battle for Earth HC (1985 Marvel Books) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Written by Max Z. Baum. Art by Brad Joyce and Roberta Edelman. The Transformers are robots in the disguise! The brave Autobots fight a never-ending battle to protect mankind from the evil forces of the Decepticons. But when Megatron unleashes his deadliest weapon of mass destruction - the towering Devastator - Optimus Prime and his allies will have to turn to a secret weapon of their own - the mighty Dinobots! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Transformers Coloring Book SC (1984 Marvel Books) 1-1ST

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Search for Treasure Under the Sea!"

    Written by Dwight Jon Zimmerman. Art by Carlos Garzon and Joe Giello.

    Softcover (saddle stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 46 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $0.99.

  • Issue #1
    Transformers Dinobots Strike Back (1985) 1

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    A Find Your Fate Junior book from Ballantine. "Dinobots Strike Back". Choose your destiny! Illustrated. 72 pgs. B & W. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Transformers SC (1984 Marvel Books) The Great Car Rally 1-1ST

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    1st Printing. "The Great Car Rally" (W) Dwight J. Zimmerman (A) Earl Norem. Transformers - living robots that can change their shapes. They come from the far distant world of Cybertron. A terrible civil war has brought the Transformers to Earth, where the noble Autobots find themselves locked in a never ending battle to protect the Earth from the merciless might of the evil Decepticons. Softcover, 8" x 8", 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Transformers SC (1985-1986 Ballantine Books) Find Your Fate Junior 1-1ST

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Dinobots Strike Back!" By Casey Todd. The Decepticons have attacked the Dinobots in their wilderness camp - and with their mind control device have turned the Dinobots into sworn enemies of the Autobots! Megatron is thrilled that the Dinobots rebellion has begun! The Dinobots must be stopped before they completely destroy the Autobots. But How? Only you can help the Autobots defeat the Decepticons' evil plan! A choose-your-own-adventure style book. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.