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Magnus, Robot Fighter #1

Western · Series began 1963 · February 1963

first appearance of Magnus, Leeja Clane, Captain Johner and others

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Magnus (Gold Key; Robot Fighter 4000 A.D.) — introduction · origin
Leeja Clane (from Magnus, Robot Fighter) — introduction
Captain Johner (from The Aliens) — introduction
Zarz (from The Aliens) — introduction
Rodg (from The Aliens) — introduction
1A (from Western's Magnus Robot Fighter) — introduction

Dates

Cover date: February 1963
On sale: November 29, 1962
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Russ Manning, George Wilsoninks: George Wilson, Russ Manningcolors: George Wilsonscript: Russ Manning

Stories

Magnus, Robot Fighter · 27 pages
1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8.
The World of the Future · 1 pages
The Aliens · 4 pages
For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles. The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens could follow. To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy. The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. A furious battle damages both ships. Then an Earth lifeboat puts out.... Via tele-translator, Captain Johner proposes half the Earth crew venture to the aliens' planet, and half the aliens go to Earth. "To establish contacts and trade. It looks like a good beginning!"
North-Am City · 1 pages

Characters

MagnusLeeja ClaneCaptain JohnerZarzRodg1A

Reprinted in

The Aliens (1967), Captain Johner & the Aliens (1995), Russ Manning's Magnus, Robot Fighter (2004), Magnus, Robot Fighter (2010), Magnus, Robot Fighter: One for One (2010)