Up for grabs is a beautiful, high-grade 4-issue lot of Justice (1986–1987) from Marvel Comics, coming straight out of the cult-classic New Universe imprint era!
Spanning the historic launch of Jim Shooter’s grounded, real-time universe, this lot introduces the merciless, hard-boiled vigilante John Tensen.
This specific lot is an absolute goldmine for fans of classic 1980s copper-age superhero storytelling, packing monumental creative contributions from legendary masters:
Justice #1 (November 1986): The historic premiere issue! Written by master scribe Archie Goodwin with gritty, kinetic pencils and covers by Geof Isherwood. Introduces John Tensen's dimension-crossing origin following the catastrophic White Event.
Justice #2 (December 1986): Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Geof Isherwood. Tensen continues his unrelenting, black-and-white war against the drug kingpins and nightmarish "Hounds" of Damon Conquest.
Justice #4 (February 1987): Archie Goodwin script, featuring dynamic interior pencils by Alex Saviuk paired with finishing textures by Geof Isherwood.
Justice #7 (May 1987): A major series turning point! This marks the early legendary work of Peter David, who officially steps in to take over the writing duties, drastically shifting the character into a complex, quasi-religious and sociopathic anti-hero.
Condition & Grading Estimation
Estimated Grade Range: 9.0 to 9.4 (Very Fine/Near Mint to Near Mint)
Condition Notes: These raw issues are spectacular survivors that look like they were pulled right off a local newsstand rack in the late '80s. They showcase deep, flawless cover gloss reflection, highly saturated inks, sharp pointed corner tips, and crisp white page borders. The spines are entirely flat, tight, and straight, showing virtually zero visible spine stress ticks or handling wear.
Professional Disclaimer: Please note that I am not a professional grader. High-resolution photos showing the front covers, back covers, and close-up macro edge details of the actual books you will receive are provided so you can examine their condition closely and make your own final determination before purchasing.
Item Details
Series: Justice (Vol. 1 - New Universe)
Issues Included: #1, #2, #4, and #7 (4-Issue Lot)
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Years: 1986–1987
Key Characters: John Tensen (Justice), Damon Conquest, Daedalus Darquill
Writers: Archie Goodwin, Peter David
Artists: Geof Isherwood, Alex Saviuk
Format: Single Issues, First Printing, Direct Editions
Shipping & Handling
Protection & Packaging: All 4 comics will be individually bagged and boarded and shipped in a Gemini-style mailer for maximum structural reinforcement, ensuring your lot remains completely flat and perfectly stationary during transit.
Logistics: While I take extreme pride in packaging every single item to bulletproof standards, please understand that once the package is in the custody of the shipping carrier, the final delivery process is out of my hands. I cannot be held responsible for transit-related delays or postal service handling issues.