1991 Marvel Comics The Infinity Gauntlet #2 (Direct Edition) - NM

Catalog a major 1990s Marvel event key issue for your archival inventory: The Infinity Gauntlet #2! Written by Jim Starlin with interior penciling by George Pérez and inks by Josef Rubinstein, this pivotal chapter ("The Altar of Sacrifice") follows the aftermath of Thanos' cataclysmic snap as the surviving heroes assemble at Avengers Headquarters under Adam Warlock's guidance. The front cover features iconic artwork by George Pérez (signed "GEORGE PÉREZ" in the lower right), depicting Captain America, Thor, She-Hulk, and Iron Man viewing a main monitor screen flanked by grid frames displaying vanished and surviving Marvel heroes, set beneath bold white and pink THE INFINITY GAUNTLET title typography and the Captain America 50 Years corner box (1941–1991).

Published by Marvel Comics, the back cover features a full-page color advertisement from TSR for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons ("Electrify your campaign with the Tome of Magic!"). The ad showcases cosmic wizard artwork looming above the Earth, a book cover inset for the 152-page Tome of Magic expansion sourcebook, and detailed breakdown specs for new magic-user spells, cleric spells, and quest spells. A cornerstone entry for 1990s Marvel crossover completionists, Thanos/Infinity Gauntlet key collectors, George Pérez artwork archivists, and vintage tabletop RPG enthusiasts!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original high-gloss cover preserves deep black and pink background saturation, crisp white header typography, vibrant character costume colors, and sharp line definition across George Pérez's detailed cover illustration with zero color breaks or surface scuffs. Spine is flat, square, and tight with clean staple placement and minimal stress; corners remain sharp and intact.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior high-grade newsprint pages remain clean, supple, and un-marred. The back cover featuring the TSR AD&D Tome of Magic advertisement maintains deep blue and black cosmic fields, sharp wizard character detail, crisp typography, and square edge margins with no creasing or foxing.

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