Magnus Robot Fighter #1 - Russ Manning art + 1st appearance

Magnus Robot Fighter #1

Magnus Robot Fighter v1 #1, 1963 - In the year 4000 AD, an evil robot plans on dominating human society. Magnus emerges (his first appearance and origin) as the human race's champion against the mechanical oppressor. His origin is told only briefly to Leeja Clane, a fellow resistance fighter. Russ Manning's artwork is spectacular, creating an Earth that's futuristic and coldly technological. The opening splash is smashing, showing Magnus' superhuman strength in action. Several large panels accentuate the artist's superb streamlining. Even the black and white drawings on the inside covers are impressive. A little less so is Manning's back-up feature "The Aliens", drawn simply and straightforwardly. Magnus' origin was later reprinted in Magnus Robot Fighter #22 and Vintage Magnus Robot Fighter #1. This is 1 of 21 Magnus Robot Fighter issues by Manning. /// key 1st appearance, 1st cover, 1st origin Magnus Robot Fighter, 1st issue / Manning gallery
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"Magnus Robot Fighter" Manning story pencils and inks 27 pages = *****
"The Aliens" Manning story pencils and inks 4 pages = ***
Manning inside front cover pencils and inks (black and white) = ****
"North Am City" Manning inside back cover pencils and inks (black and white) = ***

Russ Manning

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