1991 Marvel Comics The Infinity Gauntlet #3 (Direct Edition) - NM

Catalog a major 1990s Marvel event key issue for your archival inventory: The Infinity Gauntlet #3! Written by Jim Starlin with interior penciling by George Pérez and inks by Josef Rubinstein, this pivotal chapter ("Prepare for World War III") features Earth's remaining superheroes assembling under the leadership of Adam Warlock to launch their desperate assault against the omnipotent Mad Titan, Thanos. The front cover features dynamic cover artwork by George Pérez (signed "GEORGE PÉREZ" in the lower right corner), depicting an epic charge of Marvel heroes—including Adam Warlock, Captain America, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, She-Hulk, Doctor Strange, Silver Surfer, and Nova—beneath bold white and blue THE INFINITY GAUNTLET title typography, a "CALL TO ARMS!" callout badge, and the Captain America 50 Years corner box (1941–1991).

Published by Marvel Comics, the back cover features a full-page color commercial advertisement from Impel Marketing for Series II Marvel Universe Trading Cards ("SWAP CARDS WITH EVERYONE IN THE HUMAN RACE. AND SOME WHO AREN'T."). The ad showcases various non-human character hands—including alien, monster, and armored gloves—holding 1991 Series II trading cards (featuring Wolverine vs. Sabretooth, Magneto, The Thing, and Silver Surfer) alongside card set feature breakdowns and bonus hologram card highlights. A vital centerpiece entry for 1990s Marvel crossover completionists, Thanos/Infinity Gauntlet key collectors, George Pérez artwork archivists, and 90s Marvel card game enthusiasts!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original high-gloss cover retains deep black background saturation, crisp white header typography, brilliant character costume tones, and sharp line definition across George Pérez's crowded hero assembly cover illustration with zero color breaks or surface scuffs. Spine is flat, square, and tight with precise staple placement and minimal surface stress; corners remain sharp and intact.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior high-grade newsprint pages remain clean, supple, and un-marred. The back cover featuring the Impel Series II Marvel Universe Trading Cards advertisement preserves clean white margins, deep black fields, sharp trading card graphic details, and square edge margins with no creasing or foxing.

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