1992 Image Comics The Savage Dragon #1 (Direct Edition) - NM

Catalog a key 1990s Image Comics premiere issue for your archival inventory: The Savage Dragon #1! Published by Image Comics as the debut issue of Erik Larsen's original three-issue mini-series, this historic release introduces the fin-headed green hero, Dragon, awakening with amnesia in a burning Chicago. The dynamic front cover artwork by Erik Larsen (signed "LARSEN '92" along the middle-left border) depicts a muscular Dragon leaping forward through exploding debris, set beneath bold red 3D THE SAVAGE DRAGON title typography, a "1ST BRUTAL ISSUE!" corner starburst badge, and the bottom banner tagline "INTENSE ACTION from ERIK LARSEN".

The back cover features a full-page mail-order comic catalog advertisement from American Comics & Entertainment for their "SUMMER SALE!". The ad features a corner graphic of The Savage Dragon alongside tiered pricing lists for 1990s key issues, Marvel card sets, comic supplies, and collectible trade paperbacks. A vital centerpiece entry for 1990s Image Comics completionists, Erik Larsen cover art aficionados, and debut key issue archivists!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original high-gloss cover preserves rich yellow-and-orange sunburst background fields, vivid red title typography, vibrant green character tones, and crisp line detail across Erik Larsen's illustration with zero surface scuffs, fading, or color breaks. Spine is flat, square, and tight with precise staple placement and minimal surface stress; corners remain sharp and intact.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior newsprint pages remain clean, supple, and un-marred. The back cover featuring the American Comics & Entertainment "SUMMER SALE!" mail-order ad preserves clean white borders, sharp text legibility across all pricing columns, and square edge margins with no creasing or foxing.

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