Battlestar Galactica #3 – Whitman Variant

Title: Battlestar Galactica

Issue Number: #3

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: May 1979

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roger McKenzie

Artist/Penciler: Ernie Colón

Cover Artist: Dave Cockrum; Rudy Nebres

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Whitman Distribution Variant

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Final chapter of the three-part adaptation of the original Battlestar Galactica television pilot, featuring the story “Deathtrap!” GCD confirms a separate Whitman edition of #3.

UPC: None

Comic Grade: FN to FN+ (6.0–6.5)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

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

Condition Notes: Nice overall copy with strong cover color and presentation. Moderate color-breaking spine stresses are present, along with edge and corner wear. There is more noticeable wear along the top edge, including small tears/chipping near the upper spine and upper back cover. The back cover has general age and handling wear. Both staples are secure and the centerfold is attached.

Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.

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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