{"product_id":"1993-wizard-the-guide-to-comics-20-direct-edition-ex","title":"1993 Wizard: The Guide to Comics #20 (Direct Edition) - EX","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog a milestone 1990s comic industry publication key issue for your archival inventory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eWizard: The Guide to Comics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #20!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Published by Wizard Entertainment,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this unbagged direct newsstand\/store edition features fierce,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e full-bleed cover artwork by Sam Kieth (signed \"S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e KIETH\" in the lower right background field),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depicting Sam Kieth's flagship Image Comics creation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Maxx,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e snarling with feather-adorned headgear against a dark,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cosmic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e star-studded background backdrop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The layout is set beneath bold blue-to-white gradient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"532\"\u003eWIZARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e title typography,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e top header feature callouts (\"INSIDE IMAGE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e THE NEW CREW\",\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"THE F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ON FILM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HEROES IN HOLLYWOOD\",\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"COMIC GUIDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SILVER AGE TO PRESENT\"),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the white issue indicator box \"No.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back cover features a full-page promotional house advertisement from Marvel Comics announcing their upcoming \"1993 MARVEL ANNUALS\" crossover event (\"THE FUTURE OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE IS IN THE CARDS...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ANNUALS WITH ATTITUDE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ad lists the release schedule by month from March through August (featuring titles such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"327\"\u003eAmazing Spider-Man Annual\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #27,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"358\"\u003eUncanny X-Men Annual\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #17,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"388\"\u003eX-Force Annual\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #2) set against a stylized pink-and-white splash graphic backdrop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A crucial centerpiece entry for 1990s comic industry archivists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Image Comics launch historians,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sam Kieth cover art collectors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Marvel 1990s Annual completionists!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eStructural \u0026amp; Visual Inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover \u0026amp; Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original high-gloss cover retains rich blue-to-white title typography,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deep cosmic black and purple background tones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and razor-sharp line definition across Sam Kieth's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"211\"\u003eThe Maxx\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e illustration with zero surface scuffs or color breaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spine is flat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e square,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and tight with precise staple positioning and minimal stress; corners remain sharp and intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterior \u0026amp; Back Cover Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Interior high-grade newsprint pages remain clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and un-marred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The back cover featuring the Marvel Comics 1993 Annuals promo ad maintains bright,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vibrant royal blue background fields,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e crisp white and yellow headline lettering,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pristine edge margins with no creasing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surface wear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or foxing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eItem Specific Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003e1993 Wizard: The Guide to Comics #20 (Direct Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher \/ Imprint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eWizard Entertainment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003eApril 1993 (Cover Date: APRIL 1993 • No. 20 • © 1993 Wizard Entertainment)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003eStandard Issue Collector's Price Guide Magazine ($3.95 USA \/ $4.95 CAN)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStory \/ Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003eInside Image Feature, Fantastic Four Movie Feature, Silver Age to Present Price Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCreators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0\"\u003eSam Kieth (Cover Artist \/ \u003ci 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