The Crusaders

An exceptional lot of 73 issues of -book "90s Independent Publisher . This massive lot perfectly captures the wildest, most experimental crossover era of the 1991–1996 indie comic boom. DC / Impact! Comics (46 Books) * The Crusaders #1 (May 1992): The landmark first-issue team crossover spectacular written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn, featuring a striking cover by Dan Jurgens. All 3 original bound-in Impact trading cards are present and completely intact! * The Legend of the Shield #1–12 & Annual #1 (1991–1992): An unbroken 13-book run written by Mark Waid. Includes the premium Issue #1 embossed silver-foil gimmick cover and the double-sized Annual #1 with its original bound-in trading card completely intact. * The Comet #1–11 & Annual #1 (1991–1992): A continuous, unbroken 12-issue run reimagining classic characters for the 90s. Written by Mark Waid with art by Tom Lyle. The premium Annual #1 includes its original bound-in trading card perfectly intact inside. * The Jaguar #1–9 & Annual #1 (1991–1992): A fantastic 10-issue run tracking the Atlantean warrior legacy, written by William Messner-Loebs. Includes the rare Annual #1 crossover issue with its original bound-in trading card completely intact. # 5 is missing from this run * The Fly #1–7 (1991–1992): The definitive flagship launch run of the imprint, featuring early high-energy artwork by fan-favorite penciler Mike Parobeck. * The Web #1–6 (1991–1992): A continuous 6-issue run tracking a high-tech armored government task force. Script by Len Strazewski. * The Black Hood #1–3 (1991–1992): A gritty, street-level pulp vigilante noir story arc written by Mark Wheatley with dark artwork by Rick Burchett. Malibu Comics (15 Books) * The Protectors #1–6 + The Protectors Handbook #1 (1992) An awesome universe starter run. Includes the historic Issue #1 featuring a real laser-cut bullet hole clean through the book, and Issue #5 featuring the factory die-cut "forcebeam hole." * Ex-Mutants #1–4 (1992): The complete post-apocalyptic sci-fi wasteland reboot run with high-energy art by Ron Lim. * [The Ferret #1 Gravestone #4 (1992–1993): Key spinoff debut issues tying straight into the main Protectors universe. Issue #4 features a striking cover by horror legend Kelley Jones. Cult-Classic Indie Gems (13 Books) * Hybrids #4 & #19 (Continuity Comics, 1993): Created under the iconic Neal Adams. Issue #19 * The Retaliator #1–4 (Eclipse FX, 1992): The complete 4-issue dark street-vigilante run with stunning covers by Tim Bradstreet. All original Eclipse FX trading cards included and intact! * Avengeblade #2 (Maximum Press, 1996): Rob Liefeld's legendary, tongue-in-cheek indie satire mocking the 90s comic book boom and clone character tropes. Cover by Pat Lee. * The Justice Machine #1 & 2 (Millennium, 1992): Short-lived, highly uncommon sci-fi series with pencils by Green Lantern icon Darryl Banks and backup artwork by superstar Adam Hughes. All items in very good condition , see photos for details

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