The Original Astro Boy #1 (1987)

Title: The Original Astro Boy #1Publisher: NOW ComicsPublication Date: September 1987Cover Price: $1.50 USD ($2.25 Canada)Main Character: Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom)Cover Artist: Ken SteacyWriter: Michael DimpseyInterior Artist: Ken Steacy Key Features Astro Boy is one of the most iconic manga/anime characters, originally created by Osamu Tezuka in the 1950s. This issue was published by NOW Comics as part of an effort to introduce Astro Boy to Western comic audiences. Features a bold and vibrant cover by Ken Steacy, depicting Astro Boy in an action pose with a partial robotic overlay. Considered an early American adaptation of Astro Boy, making it collectible among fans of classic manga and anime. The series retells and modernizes some of Tezuka’s original stories with a Western comic format. Market Value and Condition Assessment Visible Flaws: Minor spine wear and stress marks. Light corner rounding. Some edge wear  Crease on top right corner Estimated Condition Range: Mid-Gr