🔑 CAPTAIN BRITAIN #1 CGC 9.2 [MARVEL UK] *1ST APP. CAPTAIN BRITAIN* 1976

Series Title: Captain Britain (1976 series)

Issue #: 1

Story Title: The Origin of Captain Britain

Date of Publication: October 1976

Edition: Standard / Regular Edition - Magazine Size

Publisher: Marvel UK

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Language: English

Cover Price: 0.10 GBP (10p)

CGC Certification #: 4522195007 (9.2)

Cover Artists: Larry Lieber, Frank Giacoia

Artists: Herb Trimpe, Fred Kida, Jim Steranko, Owen McCarron, Marie Severin, John Buscema, Joe Sinnott

Writers: Chris Claremont, Stan Lee, Jim Steranko, Owen McCarron

Characters: Captain Britain (Brian Braddock), Lady of the Northern Skies (Merlyn's daughter), Merlyn, The Reaver (Joshua Stagg), Dr. Travis, Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, Gabe Jones, Jasper Sitwell, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Sydney "Gaff" Levine, Clay Quartermain, Laura Brown, Mamma Fury, Mister Fantastic, The Thing, Annihilus, Agatha Harkness, Franklin Richards

First Appearances: Captain Britain (Brian Braddock), Lady of the Northern Skies (Merlyn's daughter), The Reaver (Joshua Stagg)

Key Facts: This is the historic first issue of the weekly British comic series Captain Britain, created specifically for the UK market by Marvel UK. It features the origin of Brian Braddock becoming Captain Britain after a near-fatal motorcycle accident, granted powers by Merlyn. The issue includes a free Captain Britain mask insert. It also contains reprinted Fantastic Four and Nick Fury stories. Full colour interiors with colour cover. Part of Marvel UK's 1976–1977 weekly line aimed at British readers.

Page Count: 32 pages

Condition: INCLUDES MASK. Please refer to the accompanying photos for condition, we are amateur graders, all best efforts are taken when indicating a likely grade. Should you require further photos, please contact us. Includes archival bag and board.

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