Description: Up for sale is a lot of Sabretooth specials, including Sabretooth Special: In the Red Zone (1995), Sabretooth: Back to Nature (1998), plus Issues #2 and 4 of the Sabretooth and Mystique (1996) limited series. Sabretooth (Victor Creed) is a character appearing in comics published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in related to the X-Men. He was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne, and first appeared in Iron Fist #14 (1977). Sabretooth was originally portrayed as a non-powered serial killer but was later written as a mutant possessing bestial superhuman abilities, most notably a rapid healing factor, razor-sharp fangs and claws, and superhuman senses. He is a vicious assassin responsible for numerous deaths both as a paid mercenary and for his personal pleasure.Sabretooth's long-time enemy is the mutant and X-Men member Wolverine. While Wolverine is depicted as suppressing his more savage qualities, Sabretooth does the opposite and embraces them.The character has appeared in several X-Men animated series and video games. Played by Tyler Mane, Sabretooth was a henchman of Magneto in the first X-Men film. Liev Schreiber plays him in the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Wizard Magazine ranked Sabretooth #193 of the 200 best comic book characters of all time. Sabretooth was also ranked as IGN's 44th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time.As stated above, this listing is for Sabretooth: In the Red Zone (1996), Sabretooth: Back to Nature (1998), and Sabretooth and Mystique (1996) Issues #2 and 4. Highlights include:Sabretooth Special: In the Red Zone (1995) is written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Gary Frank, with a cover by Michael Golden. The cover is a chromium wraparound cover. Psylocke lays in critical condition. The man responsible is Victor Creed, a.k.a. Sabretooth, one of the most dangerous mutants alive. For the last several months Creed has been the prisoner of Charles Xavier's School for the Gifted. Due to a wound suffered in battle with his mortal enemy Wolverine he has remained compliant, docile even, but not anymore. His healing factor has righted everything and now he is on the run. The only thing standing in the way of this murderer and his freedom are the original X-Men, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast , Iceman, and Archangel. Before this night is over blood will be spilled in "The Red Zone!" 48 pages. Cover price $4.95.Sabretooth: Back to Nature Special (1998), published in January 1998, was written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Frank Teran. The cover reads: Sabretooth: Back To Nature but the indicia reads as Sabretooth Vol. 2 No. 1. He's homicidal, suicidal and genocidal--and now the maniacal mutant known as Sabretooth is also running free! How did Victor Creed slip loose of Forge's restraint collar? Find out here as Sabretooth and Wildchild, from Alpha/ Omega Flight, run across the ex-KGB psychopath called Chop Chop! Will Sabretooth goad his former teammate into a killing frenzy, or can Wildchild fight his inner beast and drag Creed back to X-Factor? 48-pages. Cover price $5.99.Finally, Sabretooth and Mystique (1996) Issues # 2 and 4. Written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Ariel Olivetti. Sabretooth and Mystique have tracked down the person who murdered and tortured Mystique's long time friend Destiny. Now's its time for revenge!These books come bagged and boarded and I would place all of these issues in the Very Fine to Near Mint range. Grading is subjective, and only my opinion. Please look at the pictures and ask any questions before bidding.These issues book for over $18, but my price is just $8. All comics have been stored properly in a smoke free home, and have been sealed since purchase.Please see my other auctions to catch other great Sabretooth series!I will gladly combine shipping, when possible.Shipping: No international shipping!!! No Exceptions!! If you win multiple auctions, please wait for invoice with combined S&H before paying. All orders are usually shipped the next business day after payment is received. However, if an extreme amount of time has passed, please do contact us for tracking information. Please send payment within 3 days of end of auction. Good Luck and Happy Bidding!
Price: 8 USD
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
End Time: 2023-11-17T03:59:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.5 USD
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Superhero Team: X-Men
Character: Sabretooth
Series: Sabretooth
Grade: VF-NM
Artist/Writer: Michael Golden, Frank Tieri, Gary Frank
Features: Boarded, Key Issue
Universe: Marvel (MCU)
Publisher: Marvel
Tradition: US Comics
Genre: Superheroes
Cover Artist: Michael Golden
Certification: Uncertified
Era: Modern Age (1992-Now)
Main Character: Sabretooth