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..… Vintage, all original … …. early Euro graphic art ….. science fiction / fantasy comics/ graphic novels …………. dark fantasy/science fiction, erotica, and steampunk ….…. 3 graphic novel magazines ….. all FIRST printings from 1976 …… large format, printed in Italy on thick textured paper for intense color ……… METAL HURLANT / HEAVY METAL …French editions # 6, 7, and 9 … …… all high grade …………. GREAT Major Grubert cover ………... ….
..… ….. these are the French editions ….. all other editions, such as English language editions, such as ‘HEAVY METAL’ …. were BASED on these French editions …. so essentially, these are in a sense, the FIRST true printings of Heavy Metal ………. BUT different than the American Heavy Metal, these were printed in Italy on a higher quality PAPER stock ....... thicker, textured paper which holds the ink much better than the slick, glossy paper ……
… I have been an HM fan forever, I bought #2 off the newstand as a young man …….. and the ART WORK in these mags is STUNNING …… really POPS … much better than English editions ………… I first intended to keep them, but whatever …. won’t get into that … ….
..… ………. this listing includes editions # 6, 7, and 9 …. from March, May, and September 1976, respectively ……… published by Les Humanoides Associes, Brussels, Belgium …. French language ……. HIGH grade ……. FINE- to FINE+ ……... . tight, flat, clean complete …… each measures 11¾ x 8½ inches …………….. each weighs 250 g. / a quarter pound…. ....…..
.… ….. includes art by all the USUAL SUSPECTS … …….. Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Richard Corben, Philippe Druillet ….. and a host of others ………… outstanding artwork…. staggering even ……... .…….....…..
.… CONDITION ……… all INNER pages are great, no problems ……… super clean, no tears or creasing …….. COVER wear on all three is minimal … light spine, edge and surface wear .......
……. ……… #9 has the most wear …… it has a TINY paper pull top right area, less than 1/2” ……...…. also a small spot / bit of color LOSS ……… grades FINE- ……
… / ………….. #7 .. also has a small, light spot … middle left … grades FINE- ……
… / … #6 … the MOEBIUS / MAJOR GRUBERT cover is a beauty …. nothing real notable, FINE+ / VF ……….. …..
.… ………. pretty high grade lot ……. no real bad defects ………. ..............…..
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..... … SHIPPING ……… USA – ….… … ………. $15 … Tracked pack ………
... …. CANADA … … … ….. $18 …. includes Tracking ……...…
... … OTHER COUNTRIES – Please contact me for an exact price …… ….
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..…….……. IF SHIPPING IS CHEAPER than I stated, I will refund the difference back to the buyer………. …....….....OF COURSE, I WILL COMBINE shipping to save your money...… …….. ……... ….
.… … Postal INSURANCE – U.S.A. orders come with $100 coverage included …. more than that is extra …. ALL OTHER locations – Insurance is extra, please contact me, IF you want it ………
.... ........ FYI …. a camera lens and flash highlight and even exaggerate faults and damage to an item................ ................ Hence, in reality the item almost always .. looks better in real life .........
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…..…....… I always leave Positive feedback soon after the sale ……… A positive response from you later on would be nice…… that’s your choice. I do want to say that IF something goes wrong, if I have made a mistake of some kind, we both should agree, as buyer and seller, to solve the problem like civilized people. Negative feedback should not be used as a ‘first response’ to a mistake…….... I mean, after all, I am only human…
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….. ALSO – The Ebay Feedback system is not ACCURATE … For a better reflection of my selling reputation……. go to one of my listings……
.. … then, in the top right area, under ‘Seller Information’, you will see 'See other items’. Click on that. You will see any items I am selling.
.. Now, go to the left margin, scroll down, then click on 'SOLD LISTINGS'.........… You will now see all the things I’ve sold recently, all without a complaint.
.. eBay’s FEEDBACK in not accurate because most Buyers don’t leave Feedback. Why? I don’t know. But it’s a fact. Look in Ebay ‘Community’; many other Sellers say the same thing.
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……PERSONALLY – ………………. .........I've been an eBay seller for a long time. And I'm a good one. I have a large degree of integrity and do my utmost to ensure a fair and happy transaction. I've also bought a lot things on eBay so I know the value of a problem-free purchase. So, please, trust me; I'm doing my best for both of us. Nobody wants hassles. .. ..
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........................... REFUNDS: .. If it is an obvious mistake on my part, full or partial refunds are given. Shipping refunds are dependent on the mistake. In certain refund situations WHEN I need the item shipped back to me – which has never happened but just in case – if it is clearly my mistake, THEN return shipping could be reimbursed / paid by myself... But again, in all my years, I've never had to resort to this or anything even vaguely similar.
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