Mars Attacks (first printing)

Topps Company

Published by Abrams Comic Arts, New York, 2012

About this Item

Abrams Comic Arts. New York. 2012. 221 pages. First Edition; 1st printing. Book is bright, tight and clean. Binding and hinges are sound. Original D with $19.95 price intact on flap. Both book and DJ are fine. This is the rare and uncommon 50th anniversary edition of Mars Attacks; in book format. It's the first-ever compilation of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. Edgy, subversive, and darkly comedic, this over-the-top series depicting a Martian invasion of Earth is well illustrated over 221 pages. Includes reproductions of the entire original series, as well as the hard-to-find sequel from 1994. Introduction written by series co-creator Len Brown and an afterword by Zina Saunders, daughter of the original artist. Includes the original 4 bonus trading cards; still sealed. An incredible copy; fine/fine. Includes four Mars Attacks trading cards. Includes preliminary sketches and artwork, including a facsimile of the original trading card mechanical on the inside back cover, with reproduction of the 1962 handwriting from the original Topps production department. Seller Inventory # 001984

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mars Attacks (first printing)

Publisher: Abrams Comic Arts, New York

Publication Date: 2012

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition