DESCRIPTION

M.A.R.S. Patrol Total War #3 — Gold Key Comics, 1966

Silver Age science-fiction/war comic featuring Wally Wood interior artwork, a dramatic painted George Wilson cover, and the story “Operation Copperhead” written by Leo Dorfman.

This is issue #3, cover code 10145-609, and is the first issue in the series to use the M.A.R.S. Patrol Total War title after issues #1–2 were published as Total War.

The reverse features the original full-page M.A.R.S. Patrol pin-up.

Vintage copy with visible spine, edge, corner and general handling wear. Estimated approximately VG/VG+, but grading is subjective. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition, as the pictured comic is the copy being offered.

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ITEM SPECIFICS

Series Title: M.A.R.S. Patrol Total War
Issue Number: 3
Publisher: Gold Key Comics
Publication Year: 1966
Era: Silver Age
Genre: Science Fiction, War
Writer: Leo Dorfman
Artist: Wally Wood
Cover Artist: George Wilson
Story: Operation Copperhead
Format: Single Issue
Tradition: US Comics
Language: English
Features: Painted Cover, Pin-Up Back Cover, First Issue Under M.A.R.S. Patrol Title
Cover Price: 12¢
Vintage: Yes

CONDITION

Estimated VG / VG+ — roughly 4.0–4.5

Visible from the photos:

• Moderate spine wear/stress
• Wear and small defects at the upper-left corner
• Edge wear along the front cover
• Rounded/worn corners
• General surface/handling wear
• Back pin-up remains complete and displays nicely
• No obvious large pieces missing or major tears