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Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) comic books 1962-1964

  • Issue #1
    Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #1280359003
    • 1/2" Spine split from bottom.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover to cover tearing.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back
    • Label #4341429018
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #2066522001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $550 Magnus, Robot Fighter #1 (Feb 1963, Gold Key) 1st APPEARANCE - CGC GRADED 5.5

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  • Issue #2
    Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 2
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4341429019
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Trees, Number 7: Palms" article. "Operation Disguise," script by Russ Manning, Robert Schaefer, and Eric Freiwald, art by Russ Manning; Human-like robots are created to sabotage the government of North Am, and Magnus must battle a steel replica of himself. "The World of Robots... Today!" article. "Space Derelict," script by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald, art by Russ Manning; An Earth-bound ship raises shields against meteors and finds a derelict Earth ship; Captain Johner goes aboard, finds air, but is hit from behind; Rodg and an Alien Og venture aboard; Rodg is struck down but Og grabs the perpetrator: an Earthman driven mad by loneliness. "Trees, Number 8: Cedar" article, art by Jack Sparling. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 2 back cover painting by George Wilson. # on cover 10046-305. May. #2 5/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #3
    Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 3
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Painted cover art by Russ Manning. "Atomic Energy, Number 1: Identifying the Atom" article. "Giant from Planet X," script by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald, art by Russ Manning; Magnus pits his steel-fighting strength against a giant robot from another planet. "A Matter of Judgment," script by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald, art by Russ Manning; Aboard the Earth-bound ship, Captain Johner teaches Zarz how the ship runs; Two crewmen object to the "creatures" and distrust them; Later the ship is attacked by (some unknown ship's) missiles. "Atomic Energy, Number 2: The Composition of the Atom" article. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 3 back cover art by Russ Manning. # on cover 10046-308. August. #3 8/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #5
    Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 5

    Cover art by Russ Manning. "Astronomy, Number 13: Meteors and Meteorites" article. "The Immortal One," script and art by Russ Manning; Magnus faces "The Immortal One," the robot that cannot be destroyed! "Forced Landing," script by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald, art by Russ Manning; The Earth-bound ship is hit by meteors, and the stabilizers are damaged; The ship lands on an asteroid to make repairs; But eerie flying crystals swoop down, and the translator thinks their message is dangerous; Rather than shoot, Zarz gathers his Aliens to project a barrier of mind-force. "Physical Fitness, Number 10: Back Stretchers" article. Robot Fighter Pin-Up back cover art by Russ Manning. # on cover 10046-402. February. #5 2/64. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #7
    Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 7
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    Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Atomic Energy, Number 8: Half-Life of an Element" article. "The Power of the One Thousand," script and art by Russ Manning; Trapped on a monstrous planet, Magnus defies the evil Xyrkol and flame-throwing robots. "The Dream Makers," script and art by Russ Manning; After two years, the Alien-bound ship reaches home; The Earthmen are amazed at the honor: first to visit an alien planet!; Yet Captain Bul warns of "strange appearances" and not to touch anything; The reception has many strange aliens--and two pretty human women! "Fish, Number 33: Carp" article. Robot Fighter Pin-Up back cover painted art by George Wilson. # on cover 10046-408. August. #7 8/64. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $12 MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER #7 G/VG

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  • Issue #8
    Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 8
    • Water spotting.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. 1/2" spine split from bottom. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Iron and Steel Number 1 Mining Iron Ore" article. "Havoc at Weather-Control," script and art by Russ Manning; In the Grand Canyon, Magnus defies an ancient Battle-Rob that causes havoc at weather-control. "An Alien Welcome," script and art by Russ Manning; On the Aliens' planet, the Earthmen are treated as honored guests; But some Aliens think they're dangerous spies; The men go sight-seeing after Bul warns of fanatics; Fanatics lead them into an empty chamber and lock itl Gas pours in, pitting their helmets. "People of Europe Number 15 the Danes" article. # on cover 10046-411. November. #8 11/64. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.