🤖An Absolute 1980s pop-culture Time Capsule Ready for Your Display Layout!
Dive into nostalgia with this Transformers Issue 21, part of Marvel's 25th Anniversary lineup, featuring spectacular artwork and action-packed storytelling in VF/NM condition! Experience the battle of the Aerialbots in its original, colorful glory!.
Marvel 25th Anniversary special edition featuring iconic cover art.
High-grade VF/NM condition, perfect for collectors.
Classic Transformers storyline with dynamic aerial battle scenes.
◼️ The Plot:
▪️This beautifully preserved copy of The Transformers #21 (October 1986) captures the absolute peak of Marvel's historic Generation 1 run. Titled "Aerialbots Over America", this pivotal issue features the very first comic book appearances of both the heroic Aerialbots and the destructive Stunticons
🚀 The Vibe:
▪️Transformers #21 is an absolute banger from Marvel's 1980s run. This issue features the iconic "Aerialbots Over America!" storyline and is highly sought after by both vintage comic collectors and hardcore G1 Transformer enthusiasts. It is a fantastic retro sci-fi art addition for an office, studio, workspace or gaming wall as well!
🔎 Condition and Structure:
▪️ Raw Grade Assessment: VF/NM (Very Fine/Near Mint condition range)
▪️Visual Presentation: Genuinely beautiful cover imagery that displays perfectly. The front features striking, high-contrast inks, bright whites, and deep saturation that looks spectacular face-forward on a shelf or wall mount
▪️ Structure: Sharp corners, tight spine alignment, firm staples, and excellent gloss retention. Directed cross-light examination reveals a minimum of visual flaws, as can be seen in the product images.
A must have centerpiece for Transformers lore completists, G1 toy collectors, or children of the '80s. Shipped securely in premium bag and double board system with archival, collector-level packaging to ensure it arrives exactly as described.
📊Technical Specs:
▪️ Publisher: Marvel Comics
▪️ Year: October 1986
▪️ Format: Comic
◼️ Creative Team:
▪️Writer: Bob Budiansky
▪️Penciler: Don Perlin
▪️Cover Inker: Ian Akin & Brian Garvey
▪️Inker: Ian Akin & Brian Garvey
▪️Colorist: Nel Yomtov
▪️Letterer: Janice Chiang
▪️Editor: Mike Carlin
▪️Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter
◼️ Details:
▪️Age: Modern
▪️Cover Price: $0.75
▪️Format: Comic Book
▪️Edition: Newsstand Edition
▪️Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
▪️No. of Pages: 32
▪️Color: Color
▪️Country: USA
▪️Language: English
◼️ Characters:
▪️Optimus Prime (Autobot)
▪️Megatron (Decepticon)
▪️Ratchet (Autobot)
▪️Bumblebee (Autobot)
▪️Wheeljack (Autobot)
▪️Jetfire (Autobot)
▪️Skids (Autobot)
▪️Circuit Breaker - Josie Beller
▪️Silverbot (Autobot)
▪️Bombshell (Decepticon)
▪️Skydive (Autobot)
▪️Air Raid (Autobot)
▪️Fireflight (Autobot)
▪️Slingshot (Autobot)
▪️Shrapnel (Decepticon)
▪️Robot Master - Donnie Finkleberg
▪️Kickback (Decepticon)
▪️Thrust (Decepticon)
▪️Ramjet (Decepticon)
▪️Dirge (Decepticon)
▪️Carmen Vasquez
▪️Lyle Scoggins
▪️Maria Vasquez
▪️Ricky Vasquez
📦 Archival Courier Promise (Collector Level Shipping)
I treat pop culture relics like fine art. Every shipped item receives a superior
level of protection in accordance with this list:
▪️Freshly enclosed inside an acid-free archival bag.
▪️Secured with an internal and an external board structure (Double-Boarded)
▪️Fully wrapped inside thick, shock-absorbing bubble wrap layer
▪️Lower value items in small numbers ship securely, held in place as needed with painters' tape and enclosed within Pen Gear Rigid Mailer-Boxes. Higher value and larger items such as magazines receive the same treatment, then ship in premium rigid Gemini Flash Mailers with structural edge protection.
▪️ Dispatched via speedy, premium USPS expedited shipping options.
▪️All items fully insured and orders over $100 move to premium shipping, which provides a higher amount of insurance and would require that an adult sign for the package at delivery.
📷 Product Photography and 📊10-Point Based Visual Grading Standard
No guessing. No generic stock photos. I shoot every listing from multiple angles using a diffuse and directed light combination to remove shadows and highlight any visual anomalies such as print production defects, storage stress marks, etc.
The Rare Discount Comix non-numerical, raw aesthetic grading system heavily prioritizes features synonymous with excellent display and reading capacity, such as beautiful, eye-popping covers with little to no roll, stiff spines, consistent, precise alignments and high levels of lay flat capability. Sometimes items with particularly iconic covers or other features may be listed for consideration with minor defects if collectively, they don't deter from the display impact and beauty of the product. Products of this sort will generally fall under the GD-VF (Good to Very Fine) grade designation.
▪️ Dispatched via speedy, premium USPS expedited shipping options.
Immerse yourself in a piece of comic history with this breathtaking issue. Revisit the thrills of your youth and celebrate timeless heroism with every turn of the page.
🤖An Absolute 1980s pop-culture Time Capsule Ready for Your Display Layout!
Dive into nostalgia with this Transformers Issue 21, part of Marvel's 25th Anniversary lineup, featuring spectacular artwork and action-packed storytelling in VF/NM condition! Experience the battle of the Aerialbots in its original, colorful glory!.
Marvel 25th Anniversary special edition featuring iconic cover art.
High-grade VF/NM condition, perfect for collectors.
Classic Transformers storyline with dynamic aerial battle scenes.
◼️ The Plot:
▪️This beautifully preserved copy of The Transformers #21 (October 1986) captures the absolute peak of Marvel's historic Generation 1 run. Titled "Aerialbots Over America", this pivotal issue features the very first comic book appearances of both the heroic Aerialbots and the destructive Stunticons
🚀 The Vibe:
▪️Transformers #21 is an absolute banger from Marvel's 1980s run. This issue features the iconic "Aerialbots Over America!" storyline and is highly sought after by both vintage comic collectors and hardcore G1 Transformer enthusiasts. It is a fantastic retro sci-fi art addition for an office, studio, workspace or gaming wall as well!
🔎 Condition and Structure:
▪️ Raw Grade Assessment: VF/NM (Very Fine/Near Mint condition range)
▪️Visual Presentation: Genuinely beautiful cover imagery that displays perfectly. The front features striking, high-contrast inks, bright whites, and deep saturation that looks spectacular face-forward on a shelf or wall mount
▪️ Structure: Sharp corners, tight spine alignment, firm staples, and excellent gloss retention. Directed cross-light examination reveals a minimum of visual flaws, as can be seen in the product images.
A must have centerpiece for Transformers lore completists, G1 toy collectors, or children of the '80s. Shipped securely in premium bag and double board system with archival, collector-level packaging to ensure it arrives exactly as described.
📊Technical Specs:
▪️ Publisher: Marvel Comics
▪️ Year: October 1986
▪️ Format: Comic
◼️ Creative Team:
▪️Writer: Bob Budiansky
▪️Penciler: Don Perlin
▪️Cover Inker: Ian Akin & Brian Garvey
▪️Inker: Ian Akin & Brian Garvey
▪️Colorist: Nel Yomtov
▪️Letterer: Janice Chiang
▪️Editor: Mike Carlin
▪️Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter
◼️ Details:
▪️Age: Modern
▪️Cover Price: $0.75
▪️Format: Comic Book
▪️Edition: Newsstand Edition
▪️Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
▪️No. of Pages: 32
▪️Color: Color
▪️Country: USA
▪️Language: English
◼️ Characters:
▪️Optimus Prime (Autobot)
▪️Megatron (Decepticon)
▪️Ratchet (Autobot)
▪️Bumblebee (Autobot)
▪️Wheeljack (Autobot)
▪️Jetfire (Autobot)
▪️Skids (Autobot)
▪️Circuit Breaker - Josie Beller
▪️Silverbot (Autobot)
▪️Bombshell (Decepticon)
▪️Skydive (Autobot)
▪️Air Raid (Autobot)
▪️Fireflight (Autobot)
▪️Slingshot (Autobot)
▪️Shrapnel (Decepticon)
▪️Robot Master - Donnie Finkleberg
▪️Kickback (Decepticon)
▪️Thrust (Decepticon)
▪️Ramjet (Decepticon)
▪️Dirge (Decepticon)
▪️Carmen Vasquez
▪️Lyle Scoggins
▪️Maria Vasquez
▪️Ricky Vasquez
📦 Archival Courier Promise (Collector Level Shipping)
I treat pop culture relics like fine art. Every shipped item receives a superior
level of protection in accordance with this list:
▪️Freshly enclosed inside an acid-free archival bag.
▪️Secured with an internal and an external board structure (Double-Boarded)
▪️Fully wrapped inside thick, shock-absorbing bubble wrap layer
▪️Lower value items in small numbers ship securely, held in place as needed with painters' tape and enclosed within Pen Gear Rigid Mailer-Boxes. Higher value and larger items such as magazines receive the same treatment, then ship in premium rigid Gemini Flash Mailers with structural edge protection.
▪️ Dispatched via speedy, premium USPS expedited shipping options.
▪️All items fully insured and orders over $100 move to premium shipping, which provides a higher amount of insurance and would require that an adult sign for the package at delivery.
📷 Product Photography and 📊10-Point Based Visual Grading Standard
No guessing. No generic stock photos. I shoot every listing from multiple angles using a diffuse and directed light combination to remove shadows and highlight any visual anomalies such as print production defects, storage stress marks, etc.
The Rare Discount Comix non-numerical, raw aesthetic grading system heavily prioritizes features synonymous with excellent display and reading capacity, such as beautiful, eye-popping covers with little to no roll, stiff spines, consistent, precise alignments and high levels of lay flat capability. Sometimes items with particularly iconic covers or other features may be listed for consideration with minor defects if collectively, they don't deter from the display impact and beauty of the product. Products of this sort will generally fall under the GD-VF (Good to Very Fine) grade designation.
▪️ Dispatched via speedy, premium USPS expedited shipping options.
Immerse yourself in a piece of comic history with this breathtaking issue. Revisit the thrills of your youth and celebrate timeless heroism with every turn of the page.
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