Battlestar Galactica #1

Title: Battlestar Galactica

Issue Number: #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: March 1979

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roger McKenzie

Artist/Penciler: Ernie Colón

Cover Artist: Dave Cockrum; Bob McLeod

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Standard 35¢ Newsstand Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Premiere issue of Marvel's Battlestar Galactica series. “Annihilation!” adapts the opening portion of the original television series premiere, “Saga of a Star World.”

UPC: 0714860292703

Comic Grade:  FN/VF to VF (7.0–8.0)

Page Quality: Off-White to White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Copies are in similar overall condition, generally ranging from FN/VF to VF (7.0–8.0). Expect some variation between copies, including light spine stresses and minor edge, corner and handling wear. All copies are complete.

Scan Note: Images are representative high-resolution scans from this group of comics. The copy received may not be the exact comic shown. Individual copies will vary somewhat in condition and page quality but will fall within the general condition range stated above.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

Grading Disclaimer: Grading is based on commonly accepted comic book grading standards. We are not professional graders, but make every effort to provide an accurate and conservative assessment based on the condition of each comic. Grading is subjective and opinions may vary. If you have any questions or concerns about an item, please reach out to us.