Vol. 1 - #1: March 1983 - “Atlantis Rising”. Stars/Guest stars: The Mighty Crusaders(The Shield, Golden Age Shield, The Fly, Fly-Girl, Jaguar, The Web, The Comet,The Black Hood), Eterno. Includes Origin vignettes of each of The Mighty Crusaders, by R.F. Buckler. Front and back Cover Art: R.F. Buckler.
Vol. 1 - #2: May 1983 - “The Genesis Conspiracy!” Continues the Atlantis Rising Saga! Stars/Guest stars: The Mighty Crusaders, Eterno/The Malevolent Legion of Juggernauts (Capt. Flag, Hangman, Steel Sterling, Fox,BlackJack, Firefly, Bob Phantom). #2 – Special Tale, Galaxia Magazine Preview starring Mister Midnight: “Warriors of Omri!” Special Wraparound front/back covers ofthe two teams in battle, by Richard F. Buckler and F. Giacoia.
#1 and #2 – Written, Drawn, Edited by: Richard F.Buckler. Inking: Frank Giacoia & friends. Lettering: Victor Gorelick. Coloring: Barry Grossman. Associate Editor: Robin Snyder. Editor-In-Chief: Richard H. Goldwater.
Vol. 1 - #3: July 1983 - “The Darkling Ingredient“. AtlantisRising Final Chapter. Stars/Guest stars:The Mighty Crusaders with Darkling (new member), Brain Emperor, Eterno/The Malevolent Legion of Juggernauts. #3 – Special Tale, The Original Shield,Chapter 1: “American Shield!” Special front/back covers: Front perspective and back perspective, by Richard F. Buckler and Rudy D. Nebres. #3 – Script, Editing, Art: Richard F. Buckler. Inks: Villagran. Lettering: Rod Ollerenshaw. Coloring: Barry Grossman. Editor-In-Chief:Richard H. Goldwater.
Vol. 1 - #4: Nov 1983 - “Elimination Game“. Beginning The Elimination Trilogy. Stars/Guest stars: The Mighty Crusaders with Darkling (new member), The Druid, The Eliminators (Lodestone,Dream-Demon, Rogue Star, Brontosaurus). #4 – Special Tale, The Original Shield,Chapter 2: “Power Unleashed!” Front cover by Richard F. Buckler; Backcover by Rudy D. Nebres. #4– Story: Cary Burkett. Art: Adrian Gonzales, Rich Buckler, Dezuniga. Lettering: Rod Ollerenshaw. Polychromatic: Effulgence and Barry Grossman.Ink Assistant: Demian Parmeggiani. Editor: Richard F. Buckler.
Vol. 1 - #5: Jan 1984 - "Sacrifice Play!“ Part 2 of The Elimination Trilogy. Ralph Hardy/TheJaguar recalls his origin! Stars/Guest stars: The Mighty Crusaders, The Druid, The Eliminators (Lodestone, Dream-Demon,Rogue Star, Brontosaurus). #5 – Special Tale, The Original Shield,Chapter 3: “Rendezvous With Death”. Front cover by Richard F. Buckler and DeZuniga; Special Back cover of Lancelot Strong- - The Shield by Rudy D.Nebres. #5 – Script: Cary Burkett. Art: Adrian Gonzales, RichBuckler. Lettering: Rod Ollerenshaw. Coloring: Barry Grossman. Editor: Richard F. Buckler. Editor-In-Chief: Richard H. Goldwater
CONDITION, overall, My personal approx. Grade – VF+8.5 = An attractive collectible with a moderate defect or a number of small defects.
FRONT COVERs – Great condition! #1 to #5: Minimal wear from use along right edge. #3:slight crease bottom right corner tip. #1: slightly worn from use, top leftcorner. #4: small stain on bottom edge.BACK COVERS- #1: Slightly worn from use along edges. #2: Beautiful wraparound cover! #3: Reverse perspective from front cover! Slightly worn from use, top right corner,bottom left corner. #5 Great artwork! SPINEs– #1 to #5, all intact and solid. Minimal wear from use. STAPLEs: #1 to #5 in excellent condition.#1-#2, staple slightly forward. INTERIORs: Good condition except for small pinholes along bottom edges of random pages in the middle of the books.