THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II #1 [MARVEL COMICS] 1982 VG/FN

Series Title: The Life of Pope John Paul II

Story Title: "The Life of Pope John Paul II"

Issue #: 1

Date of Publication: 1982

Edition: First Printing, Newsstand Edition

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Cover Price: $1.50

ISBN: 071486022183

Cover Artists: Joe Sinnott

Artists: John Tartaglione, Joe Sinnott, Jim Novak, Marie Severin

Writers: Steven Grant

Characters: Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyła), Cardinal Sapieha, Cardinal Wyszyński, Pope John Paul I, Pope Paul VI, Mehmet Ali Ağca

Key Facts: This biographical comic was a massive commercial success for Marvel and remains one of the best-selling single issues in the company’s history. It chronicles the life of Karol Wojtyła from his childhood in Poland through his experiences during World War II, his rise through the Catholic Church, and his eventual election as Pope. The issue notably concludes with a depiction of the 1981 assassination attempt by Mehmet Ali Ağca. While most collectors possess the Direct Market version, the Newsstand Edition is distinguished by the barcode in the bottom left corner and is often harder to find in high-grade condition due to newsstand handling.

Page Count: 68 pages

Condition: 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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