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Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) comic books

  • Issue #1PREMIUM.A
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 1PREMIUM.A
    Published May 1978 by IPC Magazines.
    • Badge detached, but present
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Bonus "Laser Specialist" Badge included. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Horacio Lalia. Painted cover by Ramon Sola. A transatlantic jet is sucked through a hole in the sky in the region of the Bermuda Triangle and crash lands on a hostile planet that isn't in Kansas. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Ian Kennedy. Jim Blocker is pulled out of time to the Cretacious era and told he is the direct cause of 20th century London being devastated by nuclear barrage. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. In the 22nd century bountry hunting is left to universally despidred cadre of mutants known as Strontium Dogs after the radiation that deformed them. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino. Billionaire Howard Quartz is creating a team of robots to respond to disasters humans can't cope with, and their first mission is underwater at the North Sea Tunnel. Copies of #1 came with one of six variant giveaway badges. 32 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1PREMIUM.B
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 1PREMIUM.B
    Published May 1978 by IPC Magazines.
    • Badge detached, but present
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Bonus "Pilot" Badge included. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Horacio Lalia. Painted cover by Ramon Sola. A transatlantic jet is sucked through a hole in the sky in the region of the Bermuda Triangle and crash lands on a hostile planet that isn't in Kansas. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Ian Kennedy. Jim Blocker is pulled out of time to the Cretacious era and told he is the direct cause of 20th century London being devastated by nuclear barrage. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. In the 22nd century bountry hunting is left to universally despidred cadre of mutants known as Strontium Dogs after the radiation that deformed them. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino. Billionaire Howard Quartz is creating a team of robots to respond to disasters humans can't cope with, and their first mission is underwater at the North Sea Tunnel. Copies of #1 came with one of six variant giveaway badges. 32 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1PREMIUM.C
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 1PREMIUM.C
    Published May 1978 by IPC Magazines.
    • Badge detached, but present
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Bonus "Mek War Controller Robot Regiment" Badge included. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Horacio Lalia. Painted cover by Ramon Sola. A transatlantic jet is sucked through a hole in the sky in the region of the Bermuda Triangle and crash lands on a hostile planet that isn't in Kansas. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Ian Kennedy. Jim Blocker is pulled out of time to the Cretacious era and told he is the direct cause of 20th century London being devastated by nuclear barrage. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. In the 22nd century bountry hunting is left to universally despidred cadre of mutants known as Strontium Dogs after the radiation that deformed them. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino. Billionaire Howard Quartz is creating a team of robots to respond to disasters humans can't cope with, and their first mission is underwater at the North Sea Tunnel. Copies of #1 came with one of six variant giveaway badges. 32 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1PREMIUM.D
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 1PREMIUM.D
    Published May 1978 by IPC Magazines.
    • Badge detached, but present
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Bonus "Skateboard Strike Force" Badge included. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Horacio Lalia. Painted cover by Ramon Sola. A transatlantic jet is sucked through a hole in the sky in the region of the Bermuda Triangle and crash lands on a hostile planet that isn't in Kansas. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Ian Kennedy. Jim Blocker is pulled out of time to the Cretacious era and told he is the direct cause of 20th century London being devastated by nuclear barrage. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. In the 22nd century bountry hunting is left to universally despidred cadre of mutants known as Strontium Dogs after the radiation that deformed them. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino. Billionaire Howard Quartz is creating a team of robots to respond to disasters humans can't cope with, and their first mission is underwater at the North Sea Tunnel. Copies of #1 came with one of six variant giveaway badges. 32 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1PREMIUM.E
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 1PREMIUM.E
    Published May 1978 by IPC Magazines.
    • Badge detached, but present
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Bonus "Time Warden" Badge included. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Horacio Lalia. Painted cover by Ramon Sola. A transatlantic jet is sucked through a hole in the sky in the region of the Bermuda Triangle and crash lands on a hostile planet that isn't in Kansas. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Ian Kennedy. Jim Blocker is pulled out of time to the Cretacious era and told he is the direct cause of 20th century London being devastated by nuclear barrage. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. In the 22nd century bountry hunting is left to universally despidred cadre of mutants known as Strontium Dogs after the radiation that deformed them. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino. Billionaire Howard Quartz is creating a team of robots to respond to disasters humans can't cope with, and their first mission is underwater at the North Sea Tunnel. Copies of #1 came with one of six variant giveaway badges. 32 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #2 PREMIUM
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 2 PREMIUM


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    Published May 1978 by IPC Magazines.

    INCLUDES Space Calculator - Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by Brian Bolland. With the galaxy at war in 3000AD, twins Arlen and Ardeni discover they have prodigious psychic abilities. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by John Cooper. Blocker escapes the tyrannosaurus, but starts the great fire of London. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Max Quirxx gets what's coming to him. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Jesus Peña. Flint is trying to lead the passengers from the crashed plane to safety, but they won't do as he says. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino. Hammerstein is telling war stories as the Pentagon need help. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #3N
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 3N

    Does not include Starblast Auto-Starship Battle Log insert. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Alfonso Azpiri. Cover by Kevin O'Neill. Charlie Hagan rides to the rescue of the embattled plane passengers, but is he a friend or a threat? Written by Pat Mills. Art by Dave Gibbons. The Ro-Busters are sent in to stop the swamp madness at the alligator farm. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Alpha and Sternhammer encounter the prejudice associated with mutants, and meet a Gronk. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Arlen and Ardeni are subjected to a public enquiry after their psychic feats. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Ian Kennedy. Blocker learns how he started events that led to Earth's future being wiped out. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #4
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 4

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by Carlos Ezquerra. Tilman guides the twins to safety aboard a giant alien vessel. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino. Quartz is not happy that the Ro-Busters are rescuing endangered school children rather than a senator. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny and Wulf escape their prison, but they still have to deal with the space pirates. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Alfonso Azpiri. Hagan and his men are attacked by a submarine crew lodged up a mountain. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Magallenes Salinas. Blocker is not pleased to learn that having travelled millennia through time, he's now trapped as a time trooper. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #5
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 5

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by Kevin O'Neill. The Jugla once again take control of Arlen. Written by Bill Henry. Art by Ian Kennedy. A missile is jammed into the Midpoint towers. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Alpha regrets letting a pirate go. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Jesus Peña. Hagen's true colors are revealed as Flint attempts a rescue. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Magallanes Salinas. Time has altered and London is under Nazi control. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #6
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 6

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover by Ron Embleton. Tilman surives the twins being controlled again, and they head for a spaceport. Written by Bill Henry. Art by Ian Kennedy. With the aid of a cleaning robot, Ro-Jaws and Hammerstein save the day. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny wants to settle an old score with a villain who once escaped him. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Jesus Peña. Sometimes Sanctuary can be too kind. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Magallanes Salinas. Blocker is stuck in a London ruled by Nazis. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #7
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 7

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover by Ramon Sola. Zazda agrees to transport the twins despite the possible danger. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Piño. There's a revolt on the Ritz Space Hotel, and Miss Marilyn can't bear to tell Half Tough he'll never be getting his spare part. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. A murderous thug nearly puts paid to Johnny. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Alfonso Azpiri. A nuclear physicist is at Sanctuary, and he knows how to return to Earth, in theory. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Magallanes Salinas. Martin Bormann has helped the Nazis win World War II with time technology. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #8
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 8

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by Graham Coton. The Jugla launch their attack on Earth, but their presence enables the twins to return. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino. Ro-Jaws and Hammerstein are revealed. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny realizes his mission is a bad one, but McIntyre has taken precautions. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Alfonso Azpiri. Very few survive Barnes' legacy to Sanctuary. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Magallanes Salinas. Bormann reveals how he replaced Dr. Zeidler. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #9
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 9

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover by Graham Coton. The Jugla launch their attack on Earth, but their presence enables the twins to return. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino. Ro-Jaws and Hammerstein are revealed. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny realises his mission is a bad one, but McIntyre has taken precautions. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Alfonso Azpiri. Very few survive Barnes' legacy to Sanctuary. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Magallanes Salinas. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #11
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 11

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo and Ian Gibson. Painted cover art. Arlen and Ardeni are forced to fight each other. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by José Casanovas. Sheldon lives in an automated house with a personality, but is that a good thing? Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino. The robots are in full revolt, and Hammerstein's programming has been altered. Written by Ian Mennel. Art by Magallanes Salinas. Blocker is going to have to play a very dangerous game to convince the Aztecs he's genuine. Starlord's Harware Profile article. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #12
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 12

    Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. With the threat to Earth ended, Ardeni takes to space. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino; The truth behind the robot revolt is revealed. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Having captured one bounty, Johnny and Wulf are informed of another. Written by Ian Mennell. Art by Magallanes Salinas; Blocker jumps into a volcano to convince the Aztecs of his good intentions. Scrat Ship article. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #13
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 13

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by Carlos Ezquerra. Ardeni is too exhausted to stop her ship heading into the sun. Written by Vernon Gross. Art by Ian Kennedy. Howard Quartz has the Ro-Busters provide a staged rescue at the Farnborough Droid Show. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny and Wulf discover that bringing in the bounty for Billy Joe might not be as easy as they assumed. Written by Ian Mennell. Art by Magallanes Salinas. The Aztec threat is ended. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #14
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 14

    Painted cover art. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Ardeni manages to divert the ship to what seems like a friendly planet. Written by Vernon Gross. Art by Ian Kennedy. The Ro-Busters try to stop a rogue plane. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny is treated as the Alien Extravaganza rolls through the desert, mand signs up in return. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Horacio Lalia. Former CIA agent and current Private Investigator Carl Hunter is hired to find a missing husband and discovers a community controlled by outsiders. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #15
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 15

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover by Alberto Salinas. A female's only use is as a source of life-blood. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Carlos Pino. The Ro-Busters are sent to investigate rioting at a mining resort. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny finally deals with Billy Joe. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Horacio Lalia.Having learned Earth is involved in a secret war, Hunter joins up. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #16
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 16

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by Kevin O'Neill. Na-Rutha's insistence on killing Ardeni prompts unrest among his juniors, while Ardeni makes a new friend. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by José Casanovas. Max wants a job where he can spend as much time as possible in his garden. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by José Ferrer. Ro-Jaws and Hammerstein discover they've been deceived by O'Gonsell's partner. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Horacio Lalia. Hunter discovers the aliens fear fire, but that doesn't prevent his capture. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #17
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 17

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover by John Higgins. Ardeni has been captured by the Jugla, but can transmit her location to her colleagues. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Peña. A UFO attempting an abduction causes chaos. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Brendan McCarthy. Johnny visits his sister, but even in a small town prejudice rears its head. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Carlos Pino. While Quartz enjoys O'Gosnell's hospitality, Ro-Jaws and Hammerstein are on the run on the moon. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Horacio Lalia. Hunter is involved in an incident at the hospital, but an alien is captured. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #18
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 18

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover art. In order to save herself Ardeni has to control Tilman. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by José Ferrer. Hammerstein and Ro-Jaws are saving O'Gosnell's business, but he believes they're on a rampage. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Ian Gibson. A dangerous mind-controlling mutant is on the loose and coming after Johnny, but wants his relatives first. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Horacio Lalia. The aliens threaten to destroy a major city unless their colleague is returned to them. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #19
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 19


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    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover by Graham Coton. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. The crew land on a planet where a vengeful former acquaintance of Tilman's holds great influence. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Carlos Pino. Believing his robots to have gone rogue, Quartz sends Mek-Quake to deal with them. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Ian Gibson. Sadan has taken Johnny Alpha's niece. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Madigllianes. The aliens attempt to abduct Hunter and Misnky. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #20
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 20

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover by Ian Kennedy. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Kareela bewitches Ardeni, while Na-Rutha has genetically engineered a replica of her dead twin brother. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Peña. Earth is at war with the Irlians in 3540, but all is not as it seems. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by José Ferrer. Quartz has to settle a massive tax bill, leaving the way open for Ro-Busters to be nationalized. Script by Alan Hebden. Art by Luis. Hunter is snatched by a UFO. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #21
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 21

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by José Ferrer. Ardeni escapes Kareela's hold, but questions her sanity. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Carlos Pino. Quartz learns who his abductor is, and the robots find something suspicious. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny is sent after the Brain who's threatened to use the ultimate weapon, except no-one knows what it is. Written by Alan Hebden. Hunter meets the alien High Ones and is set on by zombies. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #22
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 22

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover by Graham Coton. Aredeni forces peace between the Jugla and humanity. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by José Ferrer. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by José Ferrer. Hammerstein and Ro-Jaws solve the mystery of Quartz's tax problems. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny and Wulf learn just what the Brain's ultimate weapon is. Written by Alan Hebden. Hunter takes control of the zombies and turns them against the aliens. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.