These beloved tales of science-adventure first ran in 1963 and 1964 and have influenced countless writers and artists throughout the decades. Created by fan-favorite Russ Manning--famous for his spectacular work on the Tarzan newspaper strips of the sixties-Magnus, Robot Fighter was something of his "Tarzan of the Future," and Manning's run on the series came to be known as a classic in science-fiction comics. This volume reprints the first seven issues in the original 1960s Magnus, Robot Fighter series, with unparalleled art by the legendary Russ Manning, a foreword by Mike Royer, and retouched interiors scanned from the original comic books!
Contains Magnus, Robot Fighter issues #1-#7 (1963-1964).
Back Blurb
In the year 4000, the human race is threatened by robots bent on enslaving mankind, and only one man has the power to fight back --- Magnus, Robot Fighter!
These beloved tales of science-adventure first fan in 1963 and 1964 and have influenced countless writers and artists throughout the decades. Created by fan-favorite Russ Manning --- famous for his spectacular work on the Tarzan newspaper strips of the sixties --- Magnus, Robot Fighter was something of his "Tarzan of the future," and Manning's run on the series came to be known as a classic in science-fiction comics.
This volume reprints the first seven issues from the original 1960s Magnus, Robot Fighter 4000 A.D. series, with unparalleled art by the legendary Russ Manning, a foreward by Mike Royer, and retouched interiors scanned from the original comic books! As an added bonus, this collection also includes rarely seen Magnus concept art --- a must for Manning fans. Join Magnus on his daunting quest, as he proclaims, "My task will not be completed until I have smashed every robot that is hurting mankind in body and soul!"
Contains
- Magnus, Robot Fighter #1
- Magnus, Robot Fighter #2 - Operation Disguise
- Magnus, Robot Fighter #3 - Giant From Planet X
- Magnus, Robot Fighter #4 - Menace From the Depths
- Magnus, Robot Fighter #5 - The Immortal One
- Magnus, Robot Fighter #6 - Alone Against Talpa
- Magnus, Robot Fighter #7 - The Power of the One Thousand
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