1993 Wizard: The Guide to Comics Special Edition (The 100 Most Collectible Comics First Edition) Gold Bordered Text - EX

Catalog a key early-1990s reference publication for your archival inventory: Wizard: The Guide to Comics Special Edition: The 100 Most Collectible Comics! Published by Wizard Entertainment, this direct-edition reference guide features iconic cover artwork by legendary creator Will Eisner (signed "THE SPIRIT & TM 1993 Will Eisner" along the lower left margin). The illustration depicts Denny Colt, The Spirit, tied with rope in an alleyway attempting to kick open a heavy metal door surrounded by stacks of vintage comic books. The design is set beneath bold blue WIZARD title typography, a dark top header band displaying "THE 100 MOST COLLECTIBLE COMICS", price callouts ($3.95 USA / $4.95 CAN), and the text indicator "FIRST EDITION".

The back cover features a full-page promotional house advertisement from Dark Horse Comics teasing their superhero universe launch ("FUTURE COLLECTIBLES FROM DARK HORSE COMICS - 'COMICS GREATEST WORLD' - JUNE 1993"). The ad features high-impact red, yellow, and cyan typography flanking the classic Dark Horse Comics circular horsehead logo above the publisher's tagline "THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMICS!". A premier centerpiece entry for 1990s comic industry archivists, Will Eisner completionists, The Spirit collectors, and Dark Horse Comics imprint historians!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original high-gloss cover retains vivid blue title typography, warm orange brick-arch lighting, and razor-sharp line work across Will Eisner's illustration with zero surface scuffs or color breaks. Spine is flat, square, and tight with precise staple positioning and no stress lines; corners remain sharp and intact.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior high-grade glossy pages remain clean, flat, and un-marred. The back cover featuring the Dark Horse Comics promotional ad maintains a solid black background field, rich red and yellow block typography, crisp circular logo detail, and square edge margins with no creasing or foxing.

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