Dino-Riders #1 (1989), NM - Premiere Issue - Marvel Comics

MARVEL COMICS - DINO-RIDERS #1 (1989) PREMIER ISSUE 🦖🚀

Harness the power of dinosaurs with this essential piece of 80s cross-media history! We are offering the premier issue of the Marvel Comics Dino-Riders limited series. This book is a must-have for fans of the Tyco toy line and collectors of bronze/copper age toy-tie-in comics.

📜 THE ORIGIN OF THE PREHISTORIC WAR

Before the battle reached your toy box, it exploded onto the pages of Marvel Comics. This issue introduces the high-stakes conflict between two warring races from the future:

• The Valorians: A peaceful, telepathic race led by Questar, who use "Amphibi-Pods" to communicate and partner with dinosaurs.

• The Rulons: A villainous reptilian empire led by the Emperor Krulos, who use "Brain-Boxes" to enslave dinosaurs into living weapons of war.

• The Setting: After a subspace chase through time, both factions find themselves stranded on prehistoric Earth, beginning an epic struggle for survival and technology.

🛠️ COLLECTOR & TRIVIA TIDBITS

• Toy-to-Comic Legacy: This 1989 series was launched to support the legendary Tyco Dino-Riders toy line, often cited as one of the most detailed and scientifically accurate dinosaur toy lines of the era.

• Creative Powerhouse: The cover and interior art feature work by industry veterans like Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi, bringing the heavy-metal prehistoric aesthetic to life.

• The Spiderman Connection: Note the iconic Marvel corner box featuring Spidey—a hallmark of Marvel's late 80s newsstand and direct market distribution.

• Short-Lived Gem: Because the comic series only ran for three issues, high-quality copies of #1 are increasingly sought after by completionists of "Toy-etic" comic history.

🔍 CONDITION & SPECS

• Format: Standard Comic Book.

• Era: Copper Age (1989).

• Publisher: Marvel Comics.

• Bagged & Boarded: Preserved in a protective sleeve to maintain its vintage charm.