Battlestar Galactica #2 – Whitman Variant

Title: Battlestar Galactica

Issue Number: #2

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: April 1979

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roger McKenzie

Artist/Penciler: Ernie Colón

Cover Artist: Jeff Aclin; Joe Rubinstein

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Whitman Distribution Variant

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Whitman distribution variant of Battlestar Galactica #2. These variants were distributed by Western Publishing in Whitman-branded comic multipacks. The issue continues Marvel's adaptation of the original Battlestar Galactica television series with “Exodus!”

UPC: None

Comic Grade: FN/VF to VF (7.0–8.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

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

Condition Notes: Nice overall copy with strong cover colors and presentation. Light to moderate color-breaking spine stresses are present along with minor edge, corner and handling wear. Back cover has general age and handling wear with some discoloration along the outer edges. Both staples are secure and the centerfold is attached.

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 may vary slightly in condition, page quality and minor wear, but will fall within the stated grade range. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear and color variations.

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.

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