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Nintendo Comics System Sneak Preview

Valiant ⋅ 1990

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Nintendo Comics System Sneak Preview

Valiant ⋅ 1990

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$280

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$750

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8-page sneak preview of publications featuring Nintendo characters

Included in Comic Buyers Guide #849 dated February 9th 1990

Preview of Captain N

1st appearance of Link from Zelda

In this preview there is a page that appears to be intended for the story 'Trust Me' from The Legend of Zelda #1 (1990) but the page was never included in the premiere issue, therefore this is a standalone story sequence, printed only in this promotional piece

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8-page sneak preview of publications featuring Nintendo characters

Included in Comic Buyers Guide #849 dated February 9th 1990

Preview of Captain N

1st appearance of Link from Zelda

In this preview there is a page that appears to be intended for the story 'Trust Me' from The Legend of Zelda #1 (1990) but the page was never included in the premiere issue, therefore this is a standalone story sequence, printed only in this promotional piece

Super Mario Bros. Special Edition #1

Valiant ⋅ 1990

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Super Mario Bros. Special Edition #1

Valiant ⋅ 1990

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$25

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$90

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First comic book published by Valiant

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First comic book published by Valiant

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This cover was later used for The Legend of Zelda #4 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

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This cover was later used for The Legend of Zelda #4 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #2 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #2 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #3 (1991)

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #3 (1991)

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #5 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #5 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

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Premiere issue of Nintendo Comics System featuring Gameboy

Jim Shooter on pencils credited as Paul Creddick

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Premiere issue of Nintendo Comics System featuring Gameboy

Jim Shooter on pencils credited as Paul Creddick

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Valiant begins publishing Magnus, Robot Fighter, formerly a property of Gold Key

First published Valiant Universe title

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Valiant begins publishing Magnus, Robot Fighter, formerly a property of Gold Key

First published Valiant Universe title

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Continuing the story from the Legend of Zelda title which ended with #5 and continued in the 'Nintendo Comics Systems title at issue #7 leading to confusion that the Zelda limited series published around the same time is missing an issue #6

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Continuing the story from the Legend of Zelda title which ended with #5 and continued in the 'Nintendo Comics Systems title at issue #7 leading to confusion that the Zelda limited series published around the same time is missing an issue #6

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Preview appearance of Rai on a trading card

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Preview appearance of Rai on a trading card

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1st appearance of Solar

1st appearance of Mothergod

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1st appearance of Solar

1st appearance of Mothergod

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1st full appearance of the first Rai, the first original Valiant character

1st appearance of Grandmother, a futuristic sentient robot that protects Japan and is protected by Rai

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1st full appearance of the first Rai, the first original Valiant character

1st appearance of Grandmother, a futuristic sentient robot that protects Japan and is protected by Rai

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1st appearance of Toyo Harada, the Lex Luthor of the Valiant Universe

Introduction of the Harbinger Foundation - a corporation that recruits evolved humans with special abilities

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1st appearance of Toyo Harada, the Lex Luthor of the Valiant Universe

Introduction of the Harbinger Foundation - a corporation that recruits evolved humans with special abilities

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1st appearance of X-O Armor (commando class sentient weaponry)

Issue includes coupons to be complete

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1st appearance of X-O Armor (commando class sentient weaponry)

Issue includes coupons to be complete

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1st appearance of Orb Industries, corporation run by Spider Aliens known as The Vine

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1st appearance of Orb Industries, corporation run by Spider Aliens known as The Vine

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1st team appearance of the Renegades, Harbinger Resistance Group

1st appearance of Sting, Peter Stanchek

1st appearance of Zephyr, Faith Herbert

1st appearance of Torque, Flamingo and Kris

1st team appearance of the Eggbreakers

Included in issues #1 - #6 was a Mail Away Coupon that, collectively, were redeemable for a variant of Harbinger #0 with a pink cover

[February 2022 - Deadline reports reports Wes Ball to direct for Paramount]

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1st team appearance of the Renegades, Harbinger Resistance Group

1st appearance of Sting, Peter Stanchek

1st appearance of Zephyr, Faith Herbert

1st appearance of Torque, Flamingo and Kris

1st team appearance of the Eggbreakers

Included in issues #1 - #6 was a Mail Away Coupon that, collectively, were redeemable for a variant of Harbinger #0 with a pink cover

[February 2022 - Deadline reports reports Wes Ball to direct for Paramount]

Magnus Robot Fighter #0

Valiant ⋅ 1992

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$35

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Origin of Magnus Robot Fighter

Issue redeemed by mailing-in coupons from Magnus Robot Fighter #1-8

Contains a bound-in Magnus trading card by Barry Windsor-Smith

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Origin of Magnus Robot Fighter

Issue redeemed by mailing-in coupons from Magnus Robot Fighter #1-8

Contains a bound-in Magnus trading card by Barry Windsor-Smith

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First prototype cover test of variant gold ink ,simultaneously to Solar #5

Title is printed in gold ink

Editor initials in upper right hand corner

1 issue known to exist

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First prototype cover test of variant gold ink ,simultaneously to Solar #5

Title is printed in gold ink

Editor initials in upper right hand corner

1 issue known to exist

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First prototype cover test of variant gold ink, simultaneous to Solar #3

Title is printed in gold ink

Editor initials in upper right hand corner

1 issue known to exist

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First prototype cover test of variant gold ink, simultaneous to Solar #3

Title is printed in gold ink

Editor initials in upper right hand corner

1 issue known to exist

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1st appearance of X-O Manowar

1st appearance of Aric of Dacia, a man from the 5th century in possession of futuristic armor

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1st appearance of X-O Manowar

1st appearance of Aric of Dacia, a man from the 5th century in possession of futuristic armor

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1st appearance of Rock

1st appearance of Swallow

1st appearance of Sparrow

Included in issues #1 - #6 was a Mail Away Coupon that, collectively, were redeemable for a variant of Harbinger #0 with a pink cover

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1st appearance of Rock

1st appearance of Swallow

1st appearance of Sparrow

Included in issues #1 - #6 was a Mail Away Coupon that, collectively, were redeemable for a variant of Harbinger #0 with a pink cover

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Scarce

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Scarce

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1st appearance of Ax

Included in issues #1 - #6 was a Mail Away Coupon that, collectively, were redeemable for a variant of Harbinger #0 with a pink cover

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1st appearance of Ax

Included in issues #1 - #6 was a Mail Away Coupon that, collectively, were redeemable for a variant of Harbinger #0 with a pink cover

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Included in issues #1 - #6 was a Mail Away Coupon that, collectively, were redeemable for a variant of Harbinger #0 with a pink cover

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Included in issues #1 - #6 was a Mail Away Coupon that, collectively, were redeemable for a variant of Harbinger #0 with a pink cover

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1st appearance of Icespike

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1st appearance of Icespike

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1st appearance of Turok in a Valiant comic book, initially introduced by Dell Comics

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1st appearance of Turok in a Valiant comic book, initially introduced by Dell Comics

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Scarce

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Scarce

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1st cameo appearance of Jack Boniface, later becomes Shadowman

Jack Boniface is unnamed in this issue and is seen in one panel playing the sax

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1st cameo appearance of Jack Boniface, later becomes Shadowman

Jack Boniface is unnamed in this issue and is seen in one panel playing the sax

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1st full appearance and origin of Shadowman

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1st full appearance and origin of Shadowman

Solar, Man of the Atom #10

Valiant ⋅ 1992

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$25

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1st appearance and origin of the Eternal Warrior

1st team appearance of the Geomancers, humans selected by the Earth to be it's protector

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1st appearance and origin of the Eternal Warrior

1st team appearance of the Geomancers, humans selected by the Earth to be it's protector

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Origin of Magnus

Comic book store edition, sold without a trading card

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Origin of Magnus

Comic book store edition, sold without a trading card

Archer & Armstrong #0

Valiant ⋅ 1992

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1st appearance of Obadiah Archer

1st appearance of Armstrong, immortal brother of the Eternal Warrior and Ivar

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1st appearance of Obadiah Archer

1st appearance of Armstrong, immortal brother of the Eternal Warrior and Ivar

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Scarce, low print run

1st appearance of Eternal Warrior in 4000 AD

1st appearance of Rockland Tate

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Scarce, low print run

1st appearance of Eternal Warrior in 4000 AD

1st appearance of Rockland Tate

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Variant Gold logo box

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Variant Gold logo box

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1st appearance of Sosa the Soul Eater

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1st appearance of Sosa the Soul Eater

Eternal Warrior #1

Valiant ⋅ 1992

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First solo Eternal Warrior title

1st appearance of Neville Alcott, a powerful government Intelligence Agent

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First solo Eternal Warrior title

1st appearance of Neville Alcott, a powerful government Intelligence Agent

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Variant cover with a red banner instead of blue

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Variant cover with a red banner instead of blue

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Variant Gold logo edition

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Variant Gold logo edition

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Reimagined origin of Magnus the Robot Fighter

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Reimagined origin of Magnus the Robot Fighter

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1st team appearance of H.A.R.D Corps -Harbinger Active Resistance Division lead by Gunslinger: Shakespeare, Maniac, Hammerhead, original members

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1st team appearance of H.A.R.D Corps -Harbinger Active Resistance Division lead by Gunslinger: Shakespeare, Maniac, Hammerhead, original members

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1st appearance of Dr. Eclipse, Fred Bender

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1st appearance of Dr. Eclipse, Fred Bender

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Platinum edition

Background of logo box filled-in with silver ink

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Platinum edition

Background of logo box filled-in with silver ink

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Variant Gold logo box

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Variant Gold logo box

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1st cameo appearance of Bloodshot

1st appearance of the Immortal Enemy, the monstrous nemesis of the Eternal Warrior and the Geomancers

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1st cameo appearance of Bloodshot

1st appearance of the Immortal Enemy, the monstrous nemesis of the Eternal Warrior and the Geomancers

Rai #0

Valiant ⋅ 1992

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$15

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1st full appearance and origin of Bloodshot

1st appearance and origin of the second Rai

Critical issue that connected stories within the Valiant Universe

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1st full appearance and origin of Bloodshot

1st appearance and origin of the second Rai

Critical issue that connected stories within the Valiant Universe

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Variant glossy cover, approximately 10x more rare than the standard, matte cover

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Variant glossy cover, approximately 10x more rare than the standard, matte cover

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Error variant printed without black ink, extremely rare

Sold on eBay for $1,146 (Oct 2018)

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Error variant printed without black ink, extremely rare

Sold on eBay for $1,146 (Oct 2018)

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2nd appearance and 1st cover of Bloodshot

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2nd appearance and 1st cover of Bloodshot

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2nd cameo appearance of Master Darque, appears in multiple panels but obscured by shadows

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2nd cameo appearance of Master Darque, appears in multiple panels but obscured by shadows

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Cover homage of the Dark Knight Returns

First solo story featuring Zephyr, Faith Herbert

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Cover homage of the Dark Knight Returns

First solo story featuring Zephyr, Faith Herbert

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Nintendo Comics System Sneak Preview	Valiant	$75	$280	$750
Super Mario Bros. Special Edition #1	Valiant	$9	$25	$90
Legend of Zelda, The #2	Valiant	$9	$25	$90
Legend of Zelda, The #4	Valiant	$1	$3	$12
Legend of Zelda, The #3	Valiant	$3	$9	$30
Legend of Zelda, The #5	Valiant	$5	$20	$75
Nintendo Comics System #1	Valiant	$8	$20	$80
Magnus Robot Fighter #1	Valiant	$2	$5	$10
Nintendo Comics System #7	Valiant	$10	$30	$100
Magnus Robot Fighter #4	Valiant	$1	$2	$3
Solar, Man of the Atom #1	Valiant	$1	$3	$12
Magnus Robot Fighter #5	Valiant	$2	$8	$20
Solar, Man of the Atom #3	Valiant	$2	$8	$20
Magnus Robot Fighter #7	Valiant	$1	$2	$7
Solar, Man of the Atom #5	Valiant	$1	$2	$4
Harbinger #1	Valiant	$5	$20	$90
Magnus Robot Fighter #0	Valiant	$3	$9	$35
Solar, Man of the Atom #3	Valiant	$3k	$3k	$3k
Solar, Man of the Atom #5	Valiant	$1k	$1k	$1k
X-O Manowar #1	Valiant	$2	$8	$25
Harbinger #2	Valiant	$2	$5	$12
Rai #1	Valiant	$2	$5	$15
Harbinger #3	Valiant	$4	$12	$40
Harbinger #4	Valiant	$2	$5	$12
Rai #2	Valiant	$4	$12	$40
Magnus Robot Fighter #12	Valiant	$2	$8	$20
Rai #3	Valiant	$2	$8	$25
X-O Manowar #4	Valiant	$3	$9	$35
Shadowman #1	Valiant	$3	$9	$20
Solar, Man of the Atom #10	Valiant	$2	$8	$25
Magnus Robot Fighter #0	Valiant	$1	$3	$12
Archer & Armstrong #0	Valiant	$1	$3	$5
Rai #5	Valiant	$1	$3	$12
Archer & Armstrong #0	Valiant	$2	$8	$20
Shadowman #3	Valiant	$1	$3	$5
Eternal Warrior #1	Valiant	$1	$2	$3
Unity #0	Valiant	$3	$9	$35
Eternal Warrior #1	Valiant	$8	$20	$70
Harbinger #9	Valiant	$1	$2	$7
Harbinger #10	Valiant	$1	$2	$4
Solar, Man of the Atom #14	Valiant	$1	$3	$5
Unity #1	Valiant	$1	$5	$15
Unity #1	Valiant	$2	$8	$20
Eternal Warrior #4	Valiant	$2	$8	$20
Rai #0	Valiant	$1	$5	$15
Rai #0	Valiant	$5	$15	$50
Rai #0	Valiant	$100	$350	$1.1k
Eternal Warrior #5	Valiant	$1	$2	$4
Shadowman #8	Valiant	$1	$2	$8
Harbinger #13	Valiant	$1	$2	$3

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Nintendo Comics System Sneak Preview

Valiant ⋅ 1990

Nintendo Comics System Sneak Preview

Valiant ⋅ 1990

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8-page sneak preview of publications featuring Nintendo characters

Included in Comic Buyers Guide #849 dated February 9th 1990

Preview of Captain N

1st appearance of Link from Zelda

In this preview there is a page that appears to be intended for the story 'Trust Me' from The Legend of Zelda #1 (1990) but the page was never included in the premiere issue, therefore this is a standalone story sequence, printed only in this promotional piece

Key Facts

8-page sneak preview of publications featuring Nintendo characters

Included in Comic Buyers Guide #849 dated February 9th 1990

Preview of Captain N

1st appearance of Link from Zelda

In this preview there is a page that appears to be intended for the story 'Trust Me' from The Legend of Zelda #1 (1990) but the page was never included in the premiere issue, therefore this is a standalone story sequence, printed only in this promotional piece

Super Mario Bros. Special Edition #1

Valiant ⋅ 1990

Super Mario Bros. Special Edition #1

Valiant ⋅ 1990

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First comic book published by Valiant

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First comic book published by Valiant

Legend of Zelda, The #2

Valiant ⋅ 1990

Legend of Zelda, The #2

Valiant ⋅ 1990

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This cover was later used for The Legend of Zelda #4 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

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This cover was later used for The Legend of Zelda #4 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

Legend of Zelda, The #4

Valiant ⋅ 1990

Legend of Zelda, The #4

Valiant ⋅ 1990

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #2 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #2 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

Legend of Zelda, The #3

Valiant ⋅ 1990

Legend of Zelda, The #3

Valiant ⋅ 1990

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #3 (1991)

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #3 (1991)

Legend of Zelda, The #5

Valiant ⋅ 1990

Legend of Zelda, The #5

Valiant ⋅ 1990

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #5 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #5 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

Nintendo Comics System #1

Valiant ⋅ 1991

Nintendo Comics System #1

Valiant ⋅ 1991

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Premiere issue of Nintendo Comics System featuring Gameboy

Jim Shooter on pencils credited as Paul Creddick

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Premiere issue of Nintendo Comics System featuring Gameboy

Jim Shooter on pencils credited as Paul Creddick

Magnus Robot Fighter #1

Valiant ⋅ 1991

Magnus Robot Fighter #1

Valiant ⋅ 1991

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Valiant begins publishing Magnus, Robot Fighter, formerly a property of Gold Key

First published Valiant Universe title

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Valiant begins publishing Magnus, Robot Fighter, formerly a property of Gold Key

First published Valiant Universe title

Nintendo Comics System #7

Valiant ⋅ 1991