1994 Hero Illustrated #8 (Polybagged Edition w/ Free Extreme Comic) - (Factory Sealed) NM
1994 Hero Illustrated #8 (Polybagged Edition w/ Free Extreme Comic) - (Factory Sealed) NM
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Catalog a notable 1990s comic publication collectible for your archival inventory: Hero Illustrated #8! Published by Warrior Publications, this sealed polybagged issue comes complete with its factory top-header polybag seal reading "FREE EXTREME COMIC!" containing a bonus promo comic insert from Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios. The front cover artwork by Mark Schultz depicts a heroic figure wielding glowing energy chains set against a radial burst, framed beneath bold orange-to-yellow gradient HERO ILLUSTRATED title typography, featured creator callouts (Jim Starlin, Mark Schultz, Art Adams, Alan Moore, Peter David), an "EXCLUSIVE!!! WIN EVERY VALIANT COMIC!" contest box, and an inset preview for Valiant's Harbinger #1.
The back cover features a promotional advertisement for Extreme Studios showcasing Rob Liefeld's cybernetic character Battlestone from Brigade, set against a repeating diagonal "EXTREME" pattern background beneath a bold red EXTREME header banner and a bottom gradient HERO logo. An essential entry for 1990s comic magazine archivists, polybagged variant collectors, Rob Liefeld / Extreme Studios completionists, and Mark Schultz artwork enthusiasts!
Structural & Visual Inspection
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Cover & Polybag Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original factory polybag remains sealed, clear, and unblemished with crisp yellow-and-black header printing ("FREE EXTREME COMIC!") intact. The front cover retains vibrant orange and yellow title gradients, rich background colors, and sharp line detail across Mark Schultz's cover illustration with zero fading or surface breaks. Spine is flat, square, and tight within the original bag.
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Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior magazine pages and enclosed bonus comic inserts remain untouched, flat, and factory-fresh. The back cover featuring Rob Liefeld's Battlestone illustration preserves bright white background fields, crisp repeating "EXTREME" text, and sharp red title block lettering.
Item Specific Details
| Field | Details |
| Product Title |
1994 Hero Illustrated #8 (Polybagged Edition w/ Free Extreme Comic) |
| Publisher / Imprint |
Warrior Publications / Extreme Studios Insert |
| Publication Date |
February 1994 (Cover Date: NUMBER EIGHT • FEBRUARY, 1994 • © 1994 Warrior Publications) |
| Format |
Polybagged Collector's Magazine w/ Comic Book Insert ($3.95 / $5.25 Canada) |
| Story / Features |
Jim Starlin Interview, Aliens 4 Preview, Prime Feature, Hero Reviews & Exclusive Inserts |
| Creators |
Mark Schultz (Cover Artist), Rob Liefeld (Back Cover / Extreme Studios Artist) |
| Back Cover Ad |
Extreme Studios Promotional House Ad: Battlestone Art by Rob Liefeld |
| Key Highlights |
Factory Sealed Polybag Edition, Cover Art by Mark Schultz, Includes Free Extreme Studios Promo Comic, Back Cover Art by Rob Liefeld |
| Country of Manufacture |
Printed in U.S.A. / Warrior Publications (Lombard, IL) |
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