1992 Wizard: The Guide to Comics Special Edition (Valiant / Savage Dragon Cover) - EX

Catalog a rare early-1990s comic industry special publication for your archival inventory: Wizard: The Guide to Comics Special Edition! Published by Wizard Entertainment, this premium direct-edition trade paperback volume features striking dual profile cover artwork by Erik Larsen and Jim Lee, depicting Image Comics' Savage Dragon facing off against Valiant Comics' Solar, Man of the Atom across a high-contrast green and red split composition. The layout is bordered by dark green foil top and bottom margins displaying crisp black typography for "SPECIAL EDITION" across the header and "THE GUIDE TO COMICS" along the footer, anchored beneath bold black-outlined green WIZARD title typography.

The back cover features a historic full-page house advertisement from Marvel Comics promoting the launch of the Marvel 2099 imprint ("THE FUTURE OF MARVEL COMICS IS NOW. 2099"). The ad showcases futuristic character illustrations featuring Spider-Man 2099, Doom 2099, Punisher 2099, and Ravage 2099 set against a cosmic purple void and a futuristic cityscape, accompanied by key creative team lineups (Rick Leonardi, Al Williamson, Peter David, Stan Lee, Pat Mills, John Francis Moore, Pat Broderick, and Tom Morgan). A major centerpiece entry for 1990s comic industry archivists, Image/Valiant crossover completionists, Marvel 2099 historians, and Erik Larsen / Jim Lee cover art collectors!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original heavy cardstock cover retains vibrant green title typography, rich foil-stamped border lamination, and sharp line definition across Erik Larsen and Jim Lee's dual profile illustration with zero surface scuffs or color breaks. Squarebound spine is flat, clean, and tight with pristine glue binding integrity; corners remain sharp and intact.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior high-grade glossy pages remain crisp, flat, and un-marred. The back cover featuring the Marvel Comics 2099 launch ad maintains deep cosmic black and purple background fields, bright yellow and white typography, and sharp line definition across the character art with no edge wear, surface scuffs, or foxing.

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