{"product_id":"nm-copy-2","title":"1992 Malibu Graphics The Malibu Sun #15 - NM","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog a major 1990s Image Comics prototype key issue for your archival catalog:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eThe Malibu Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #15!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Published by Malibu Graphics as a retailer trade catalog and promotional solicitation magazine,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this historic issue features the iconic early preview cover for Jim Lee's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"272\"\u003eWILDC.A.T.S Covert-Action-Teams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The front cover artwork by Jim Lee and Scott Williams (signed \"JIM LEE \/ WILLIAMS\" in the lower right interior frame) depicts the full WildC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es team ensemble—including Spartan,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zealot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grifter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maul,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Voodoo,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warblade,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Void,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Lord Emp—set framed against a deep red outer border,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beneath bold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"605\"\u003eThe Malibu Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e masthead typography,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the sub-header \"New Product Information And Licensing Opportunities\",\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the bottom promo bar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"736\"\u003e\"JIM LEE and WILDC.A.T.S Join The Image Universe!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe back cover features a full-page promotional house advertisement for Adventure Comics (a division of Malibu Graphics) highlighting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eRUST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\"The Legend Returns In Full Color!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ad showcases painted artwork of Rust by Phil Hester and Ande Parks against a brick wall backdrop with a \"DEAD END\" street sign,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e crediting creator\/writer Steve Miller alongside artists Phillip Hester and Ande Parks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A vital centerpiece entry for 1990s Image Comics completionists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e WildC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es key issue collectors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jim Lee art aficionados,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and vintage retail solicitation archivists!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eStructural \u0026amp; Visual Inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover \u0026amp; Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original heavy paper stock preserves vibrant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rich red border saturation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bright yellow sun masthead accents,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e crisp title typography,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and razor-sharp line detail across Jim Lee's team illustration with zero surface scuffs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e color breaks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or ink flaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spine is flat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e square,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and tight with precise staple placement and minimal stress lines; corners remain sharp and intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterior \u0026amp; Back Cover Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Interior promotional catalog pages remain clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e white,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and un-marred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The back cover featuring the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eRUST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e house ad preserves deep brown and orange tones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e crisp brick wall line detail,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e clear text legibility,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and square edge margins with no creasing or foxing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eItem Specific Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003e1992 Malibu Graphics The Malibu Sun #15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher \/ Imprint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eMalibu Graphics \/ Image Comics (Promotional Retailer Catalog)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003eJuly 1992 (Cover Date: July 1992 #15 • © 1992 Malibu Graphics \/ WildStorm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003eStandard Modern Age Promotional Solicitation Magazine \/ Retailer News\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStory \/ Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003eRetailer Previews \u0026amp; Solicitations • Pre-dates \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eWildC.A.T.S\u003c\/i\u003e #1 Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCreators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0\"\u003eJim Lee (Cover Artist \/ Penciler), Scott Williams (Inker), Steve Miller (Featured Back Cover Creator)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBack Cover Ad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\"\u003eAdventure Comics House Ad: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eRUST\u003c\/i\u003e Created \u0026amp; 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