Description: Get your hands on this rare and valuable Life of Pope John Paul II comic book, graded 9.6 Near Mint+ by Certified Guaranty Company. This single issue, from 1982 and part of the Marvel Comics universe, features the first appearance of the character and is a must-have for fans of US comics and historical genres alike. The comic book is in excellent shape and comes in a Canadian price variant format. It is perfect for children and young adults, as well as collectors and vintage enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of comic book history. Canadian edition with $1.75 cover price - Written by Steven Grant, plus an introduction by Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins. Art and cover by John Tartaglione. Marvel commissioned this ad-free title, one of the earliest biographical comics from a mainstream publisher, shortly after the ordination of John Paul II. Father Mieczyslaw Malinski, a lifelong friend of the first non-Italian pope, and two Marvel staffers present the Popes life story, including his youth in Poland, his support of the Resistance during World War II, and the unsuccessful attempt on his life in 1981. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.
Price: 245 GBP
Location: LONDON
End Time: 2025-02-05T15:22:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 50.03 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: No returns on undamaged goods or CGC/CBCS/PGX graded comics. In the event of noticable package or item damgage you will be required to provide photographic evidence supporting your claim. Buyer pays return postage for full refund of original cost. The item must be sent via a signed for service or if over £100 insured for the full replacement value.
Personalised: No
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Variant Type: Price Variant
Character: Pope John Paul
Tradition: US Comics
Signed: No
Certification Number: 2122908020
Universe: Marvel (MCU)
Grade: 9.6 Near Mint+
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Intended Audience: Children & Young Adults
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1982
Type: Comic Book
Format: Single Issue
Issue Number: 1
Language: English
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Style: Colour
Features: First Character Appearance
Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
Genre: Historical
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
