1990 Marvel Comics Darkman #1 (Direct Edition) - NM

Catalog a notable 1990s Marvel movie adaptation key issue for your archival inventory: Darkman #1! Published by Marvel Comics, this debut issue launches the official three-issue comic adaptation of Sam Raimi's cult-classic Universal Pictures superhero film starring Liam Neeson. The striking front cover artwork by Josef Rubinstein (signed "RUBINSTEIN" in the bottom left corner frame) features Peyton Westlake / Darkman springing forward out of an explosive yellow and crimson background, framed beneath giant white DARKMAN title typography, top header text reading "#1 IN A THREE-ISSUE LIMITED SERIES," an official movie adaptation badge ("THE OFFICIAL COMICS ADAPTATION OF THE SPECTACULAR NEW MOVIE!"), dramatic dual taglines ("TERROR HAS A NEW FACE... AND CRIME HAS A NEW ENEMY!"), and a Spider-Man head corner box.

The back cover features a full-page color advertisement for TSR's MageStones game ("Play Raistlin's Game!"). The ad depicts Raistlin Majere from the Dragonlance saga seated at his workbench alongside game box artwork and TSR product specifications. An essential centerpiece entry for 1990s Marvel movie adaptation collectors, Sam Raimi cinema archivists, Josef Rubinstein artwork completionists, and vintage TSR fantasy gaming enthusiasts!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original high-gloss cover retains bright yellow explosion fields, deep black cloak saturation, vibrant crimson background highlights, and sharp line detail across Josef Rubinstein's cover illustration with zero surface scuffs, color breaks, or ink flaking. Spine is flat, square, and tight with precise staple positioning; corners remain sharp and intact.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior newsprint pages remain clean, supple, and un-marred. The back cover featuring the TSR MageStones game advertisement preserves clean white fields, vibrant fantasy painting detail, legible text, and square edge margins with no creasing or foxing.

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