John Carter, Warlord of Mars #17

Title: John Carter, Warlord of Mars

Issue Number: #17

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: October 1978

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Chris Claremont

Artist/Penciler: Ernie Colón; Bob Layton inks

Cover Artist: Ernie Colón; Rudy Nebres inks

Format: Single Issue Comic Book, 36 Pages

Variant/Cover: Standard 35¢ Newsstand Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: “The Master Assassin of Mars, Chapter 2: What Price Victory?” continues Chris Claremont's storyline and features John Carter and Dejah Thoris.

UPC: 07148602806210

Comic Grade: FN+ to FN/VF (6.5–7.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

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

Condition Notes: Attractive copy with strong, vibrant cover colors and good overall gloss. Light to moderate color-breaking spine stresses with minor staple-area wear. Light edge and corner wear with a few small handling marks. Back cover has moderate age toning and scattered light discoloration along the white margins. Interior pages have even age toning. Both staples are secure and the centerfold is firmly attached.

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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