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Creation & Design

Magnus Robot Fighter was created in the 1960s as a response to the growing fascination with robots and technology in society. The character was designed to embody the struggle between humanity and machines.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the Gold Key Comics line, Magnus quickly became a symbol of resistance against the oppressive robot overlords of the future.

Character Development

Over the years, Magnus has evolved from a simple hero fighting against robots to a complex character grappling with the moral implications of his battles and the nature of consciousness.

Cultural Reception

Magnus Robot Fighter has been well-received for its innovative take on the robot genre, often praised for its action sequences and philosophical themes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Magnus
First Appearance:
Magnus, Robot Fighter #1
Aliases:
Robot Fighter, Magnus
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Future, Robot Resistance
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Expert martial artist, Telepathic communication with robots
Equipment:
Advanced combat suit, Energy weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
blonde

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Magnus, Robot Fighter #1
Western ⋅ 1963
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Magnus, Robot Fighter #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of Magnus Robot Fighter

Magnus, Robot Fighter #2
Western ⋅ 1963
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Magnus, Robot Fighter #2
 
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2nd appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter

Magnus Robot Fighter #1
Valiant ⋅ 1991
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Magnus Robot Fighter #1
 
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Valiant begins publishing Magnus, Robot Fighter, formerly a property of Gold Key

First published Valiant Universe title

Magnus Robot Fighter #0
Valiant ⋅ 1992
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Magnus Robot Fighter #0
 
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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

Magnus Robot Fighter #0
Variant ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 1992
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Magnus Robot Fighter #0
 
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Origin of Magnus

Comic book store edition, sold without a trading card

Harbinger #9
Valiant ⋅ 1992
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Harbinger #9
 
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Reimagined origin of Magnus the Robot Fighter

Predator vs. Magnus Robot Fighter #1
TPB ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 1994
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Predator vs. Magnus Robot Fighter #1
 
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Published by Dark Horse and Valiant

Trade Paperback reprinting 'Predator vs. Magnus Robot Fighter #1 and #2

Magnus Robot Fighter #64
Valiant ⋅ 1996
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Magnus Robot Fighter #64
 
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Death of Magnus Robot Fighter

Unity 2000 #3
Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 2000
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Unity 2000 #3
 
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$30

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Unfinished series that ended with #3 but was solicited to be six issues

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