1990 Disney Comics Roger Rabbit #1 (Direct Edition) - NM

Catalog a classic 1990s licensed Disney premiere key issue for your archival catalog: Roger Rabbit #1! Published by Disney Comics as the inaugural debut title launch for their independent comic publishing line, this historic first issue kicks off all-new ongoing adventures set in Toontown. The front cover artwork by Dan Spiegle (signed "KRO190" along the bottom left border) features a high-speed chase scene with Roger Rabbit jumping into Benny the Cab alongside Eddie Valiant, pursued by the Toon Patrol weasels outside Maroon Cartoon Studios. The layout is framed by bold red ROGER RABBIT title typography, an "ALL-NEW ADVENTURES!" box, a "1ST DISNEY COMICS ISSUE!" starburst callout, and a custom Roger Rabbit corner box icon.

The back cover features a full-page promotional house advertisement for The Disney Afternoon television block ("Watch Weekdays - LOOK FOR The Disney Afternoon THIS FALL"). The ad displays colorful festive confetti over a soft blue gradient background featuring Scrooge McDuck from DuckTales alongside Chip 'n' Dale from Rescue Rangers. An essential centerpiece entry for 1990s Disney completionists, Roger Rabbit collectors, animation archivists, and copper/modern age premiere key collectors!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original high-gloss cover retains brilliant red title lettering, vibrant yellow Cab tones, deep blue sky fields, and razor-sharp line detail across Dan Spiegle's cover illustration with no surface scuffs, fading, or color breaks. Spine is flat, square, and tight with precise staple placement and minimal stress lines; corners remain sharp and intact.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior newsprint pages remain clean, supple, and un-marred. The back cover featuring The Disney Afternoon house ad preserves bright white, blue, and red color density, sharp character illustrations, legible text, and square edge margins with no creasing or foxing.

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