Description: Beyond Mars Comic Set Writer: Jack Williamson Artist: Lee Elias All Covers by: Lee Elias In 1952 the New York News wanted to celebrate their success from a steady increase in newspaper circulation and decided an exclusive feature created for their publication would be just the ticket... It is said Chester Gould suggested many of the story lines and helped Williamson from time to time on a proper way to present a comic strip plot. This lively eye-catching space-opera drama with a stellar Dick Tracy feel was beautifully rendered in the "Noel Sickles School" by Elias with its amazingly detailed exotic locals, amusing alien creatures, beautiful women and lots of two-fisted action. But as with many strips over time, the New York News believed their creation did not live up to its expectations and cut the size to a half-page in late 1954, which probably contributed to its untimely demise on March 13, 1955 as the creative team wrapped up some final loose ends in the last Sunday. Now Blackthorne Publishing presents, Beyond Mars. A five issue mini-series collecting Jack Williamson & Lee Elias lively space-opera comic strip drama... all in Glorious Black & White. Classic science fiction for the serious science fiction enthusiasts. Headquartered on Brooklyn Rock, in the new frontier of the asteroid belt during the year 2191, freelance pilot Mike Flint steered his antimatter-powered craft across the universe by counteracting the pull of gravity on other solar systems. Although Flint held a license as a spatial engineer, he became more of an outer space policeman, often getting an assist from several alien sidekicks. Story (Spoilers!) In issue #1, Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from February 17 - September 21, 1952. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. Mike and his Venusian sidekick, Tham Thmith, investigate interplanetary malfeasance on The Diamond Asteroid. Also featuring a behind-the-scenes article about the creation of the strip by Jack Williamson. Next in issue #2, Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from September 28, 1952 - May 3, 1953. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. Mike and his sidekick, a Venusian with a lisp, match wits with Buck Bullard, Space Pirate, and encounter the space anomaly known as the Death Rock. Next in issue # 3, Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from May 10 - December 13, 1953. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. The conclusion of the Death Rock adventure; A mysterious drug called star dust leaves human wreckage scattered across the solar system. Next in issue #4, Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from December 20, 1953 - July 25, 1954. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. Out amongst the stars, Mike and Tham Thmith encounter Fireproof Jones and Trish OKeefe, a beautiful and strong-minded woman. Finally in issue #5, Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s, written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from August 1, 1954 - March 13, 1955. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. A mad plot to hijack an entire city brings Mike back to Earth; Mike and Tham Thmith encounter the brilliant Dr. Moray. Final issue of the series. Comics lot reprints/collects: Sunday-only Comic Strips from February 17th, 1952 to March 13th, 1955 written by Jack Williamson. Comics are bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly. All First Printings Publisher: Blackthorne Publishing Publication Date: 1989 Format: B&W, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25" x 6.65" UPC: None stated Collectible Entertainment note: Comics #1,2,3,4,5 are in Fair to Fine condition. (issue #2 has a large tear / significant damage on the back cover so Fair condition >> see scan #5... other issues have spine stress) Overall... decent reading set! Please See Scans!! A must have for any serious Science Fiction and/or Mars Attacks enthusiast and/or collector. A very fun & entertaining read. Recommended. Please read return policy. Please check out all my other Trading Cards or Action Figures or Record or Robert E. 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Price: 20 USD
Location: Palm Bay, Florida
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Comic Book Lot
Artist/Writer: Jack Williamson, Lee Elias
Character: Martians, Tham Thmith, Mike Flint
Tradition: US Comics
Product Condition: Fair to Fine (see description)
Cover Artist: Lee Elias
Series Title: Beyond Mars
UPC: None Stated
Universe: Beyond Mars
Publisher: Blackthorne Publishing
Story Title: Beyond Mars
Publication Year: 1989
Type: Comic Book
Issue Number: 1-2-3-4-5
Language: English
Year: 1989
Publication Date: 1989
Era: Copper Age (1984-1991)
Product Type: Comics Lot
Style: Black & White
Features: Bagged, Complete Set, Boarded
Main Character: Mike Flint
Genre: Science Fiction
Unit Quantity: 5