Orbit #1 (Eclipse 1990) CGC 9.8 WHITE Dave Stevens cover (NO RESERVE)

Description: Stunning Dave Stevens Cover I mean, that's really all I need to say. But for SEO purposes, I'll say a little more... This is a highly sought-after collectible for fans of science fiction and comics, featuring a stunning painted cover by Dave Stevens (1955-2008 RIP). Dave is known by most for creating The Rocketeer, but his pin-up style "glamour art" illustrations are what keep people coming back. His accolades include the Russ Manning Award (1982), Inkpot Award (1986), Kirby Award (best artist 1985, best graphic album 1986), and (posthumously 2022) the Stacey Aragon Special Recognition Award (SASRA) by Inkwell Awards. CGC 9.8 (none graded higher) (only 49 in grade) This first issue of Orbit, published by Eclipse Comics in 1990, includes contributions from renowned artists, writers, and illustrators:"Nothing For Nothing," script by Isaac Asimov (original story) and Fred Burke (adaptation), art by John Bolton --- Aliens try to trade with Cro-Magnon humans."Ginny Sweethips' Flying Circus," script by Neal Barrett, Jr. (original story), Leslie Clague (adaptation), and Steve Niles (adaptation), art by Mark Pacella --- A woman, an accountant droid, and an anthropomorphic opossum try to survive the collapse of civilization by selling sex, tacos, and dangerous drugs."Fermiand Frost," script by Frederik Pohl (original story) and Brent EricAnderson (adaptation), art by Brent Eric Anderson --- Refugees from World War IIItry to survive a nuclear winter in Iceland. Backcover illustration by John Bolton.The array of characters featured includes Harry Malibert, Elda, Trader, Del, Fred, Moro Gain, Captain, Possum Dark, Dog Quick, Timothy Clary, Steve, Ginny Sweethips (as Barbara Jean, Nurse Nora, & Schoolteacher Sally), and Explorer. Recent high (6/2024) of $600 with ebay sales since then at $432 and $325 per gocollect.com Ships to continental US by USPS Priority Mail in original CGC packaging for safe passage. Shipping elsewhere or by another method (such as Priority Mail Express) will be extra.

Price: 141.49 USD

Location: Roswell, Georgia

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Tradition: US Comics

Language: English

Artist/Writer: John Bolton, Frederik Pohl, Steve Niles, Sam Parsons, Isaac Asimov, Neal Barrett, Leslie Clague, Brent Anderson, Fred Burke, Mark Pacella

Era: Copper Age (1984-1991)

Cover Artist: Dave Stevens

Publisher: Eclipse Comics

Genre: Science Fiction

Publication Year: 1990

Character: Ginny Sweethips (As Nurse Nora), Harry Malibert, Elda, Trader, Fred, Del, Captain, Moro Gain, Possum Dark, Dog Quick, Ginny Sweethips (As Barbara Jean, Nurse Nora, & Schoolteacher Sally), Timothy Clary, Steve, Explorer

Series Title: Orbit

Issue Number: 1