{"product_id":"1993-wizard-the-guide-to-comics-26-direct-edition-ex","title":"1993 Wizard: The Guide to Comics #26 (Direct Edition) - EX","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog a key early-1990s Spider-Man publication issue for your archival inventory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eWizard: The Guide to Comics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #26!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Published by Wizard Entertainment,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this unbagged direct newsstand\/store edition features dynamic front cover artwork by Mark Bagley (signed \"BAGLEY\" in the web strands),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depicting Marvel's Spider-Man web-swinging dynamically past an exploding pumpkin bomb against a blue-sky and cloud backdrop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The cover layout is set beneath bold white \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"455\"\u003eWIZARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e title typography,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e top header feature callouts (\"LARRY STROMAN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LIFE AFTER IMAGE\",\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"SPIDEY STAFFERS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BAGLEY,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MICHELINIE,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AND CO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\",\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"CARD GUIDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NON-SPORTS CARDS\"),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the blue issue indicator box \"No.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back cover features a full-page commercial video game advertisement from Acclaim Entertainment for the home console release of Midway's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003eMortal Kombat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\"PREPARE YOURSELF — MORTAL KOMBAT\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ad showcases the iconic dragon logo over a cheering crowd photo backdrop along with four gameplay screenshots (\"JOHNNY CAGE'S SHADOW KICK!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\",\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"FINISH HIM!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\",\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"GORO LIVES!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\",\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"ALL THE KOMBAT WARRIORS!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e calling out availability across Super NES,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genesis,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Game Gear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Game Boy platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A major centerpiece entry for 1990s comic industry archivists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mark Bagley \/ Spider-Man completionists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and retro video game marketing catalogers!\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 bright white title typography,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vivid red and blue suit tones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and crisp line definition across Mark Bagley's Spider-Man cover 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 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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 #26 (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 \/ 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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\"\u003eLarry Stroman Profile, Spider-Man Creative Team Feature (Mark Bagley, David Michelinie), Non-Sports Card 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\"\u003eMark Bagley (Cover Artist), Randy Emberlin (Inker)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\" 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