Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key)

(Gold Key, 1963-1969, 1971-1977, 2004–2005)
™ and ©1966 Western Publishing Company, Inc.
Hardcover collections published by Dark Horse

Over a decade after this series’ conclusion, Valiant would score a big hit with its remake, Magnus Robot Fighter, which tells how a young man named Magnus combats malevolent robots in a world that has gone soft from its reliance on the mechanical helpers.

In this earlier series, which ran from 1963 to 1977, the adult Magnus faces much more benevolent robots. Rather than do battle, Magnus can usually disarm the rare renegade robot with his knowledge and 41st century technology. He also has some help from the Outsiders, and the political power that comes from being married to Leeja, the daughter of a senator.

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#1 - 2nd printing

Sep 2010

Cover: $1.00

W: Jim Shooter, Russ Manning · A: Bill Reinhold, Russ Manning

Reprints material from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #1; #1 for $1 reprint; Published by Dark Horse

1 copy for $15.00
#2

Cover code: 10046-305; Painted cover; Back cover pin-up

May 1963

Cover: $0.12

W: Russ Manning, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald · A: Russ Manning, Jack Sparling

1st Appearance of Mekman; Origin of Mekman; Versus Mekman

5 copies from $20.00
#3

Aug 1963

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W: Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald · A: Russ Manning

3 copies from $37.00
#4

Nov 1963

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W: Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald · A: Russ Manning

5 copies from $19.40
#5

Feb 1964

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W: Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

6 copies from $15.00
#6

May 1964

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W: Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Keys of Knowledge: Atomic Energy #7: Atoms That Explode; Keys of Knowledge: Physical Fitness #11: Twisting and Bending

3 copies from $15.50
#7

Aug 1964

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Versus Malev-6; Versus Xyrkol

5 copies from $7.80
#8

Nov 1964

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

1st Appearance of the Outsiders; Origin of the Outsiders

4 copies from $15.00
#9

Feb 1965

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W: Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald · A: Russ Manning, Bill Spicer

3 copies from $33.00
#10

May 1965

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W: Russ Manning, Don Christiansen, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald · A: Russ Manning, Walt Simonson

6 copies from $17.00
#11

Aug 1965

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

5 copies from $16.00
#12

Painted cover by George Wilson

Nov 1965

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

5 copies from $25.00
#13

Feb 1966

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W: Russ Manning, Herb Castle · A: Russ Manning, Mike Royer

1st appearance of Doctor Noel

7 copies from $27.00
#14

May 1966

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W: Russ Manning, Herb Castle · A: Russ Manning, Mike Royer

4 copies from $9.30
#15

Aug 1966

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W: Russ Manning, Herb Kastle · A: Russ Manning

3 copies from $23.00
#16

Nov 1966

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

7 copies from $11.65
#17

Feb 1967

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

4 copies from $11.50
#18

May 1967

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

6 copies from $20.00
#19

Painted cover by Vic Prezio

Aug 1967

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Versus Dr. Lazlo Noel

8 copies from $17.50
#20

Painted cover by George Wilson

Nov 1967

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W: Russ Manning, Don Christiansen · A: Russ Manning

Versus Bunda the Great (robot)

6 copies from $15.00
#21

Painted cover by Vic Prezio

Feb 1968

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Versus Dr. Lazlo Noel; Versus Xyrkol

5 copies from $15.50
#22

Painted cover by Russ Manning

May 1968

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Reprints Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #1 (Feb 1963); Reprints origin and first story; 1st Appearance of Leeja Clane; 1st Appearance of Magnus the Robot Fighter; Origin of Magnus the Robot Fighter; Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation for October 1, 1967

4 copies from $11.65
#23

Aug 1968

Cover: $0.12

A: Dan Spiegle

Reprint

8 copies from $10.85
#24

Nov 1968

Cover: $0.15

W: Richard Kyle · A: Paul Norris

Destruction of Malev-6

7 copies from $4.83
#25

Feb 1969

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A: Paul Norris

5 copies from $8.50
#26

Painted cover

May 1969

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W: Margaret Bingham, Ben F. Lee · A: Paul Norris

Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation for October 1, 1968

3 copies from $17.00
#27

Painted cover by George Wilson

Aug 1969

Cover: $0.15

W: Steve Hunstiger, Kenneth Wilson · A: Paul Norris

4 copies from $7.80
#28

Nov 1969

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W: Mike Royer · A: Paul Norris

Series goes on hiatus; Versus Robot 1A; Magnus the Robot Fighter

1 copy for $9.99
#29

Nov 1971

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key), #7

1 copy for $0.30
#30

Jan 1972

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W: Herb Castle · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #15

1 copy for $2.50
#31

Apr 1972

Cover: $0.15

W: Herb Kastle · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #14

2 copies from $3.75
#32

Jul 1972

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W: Russ Manning, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #2

2 copies from $4.30
#33

Oct 1972

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Versus Dr. Noel; Versus Malev-6; Versus Xyrkol; Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #21 (Feb 1968)

2 copies from $5.50
#34

Jan 1973

Cover: $0.15

W: Herb Kastle · A: Russ Manning

1st Appearance of Dr. Noel (Laszlo Noel); Versus Dr. Noel; Reprint from Magnus; Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #13 (Feb 1966)

1 copy for $8.50
#35

May 1974

Cover: $0.20

W: Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #6 (May 1964)

1 copy for $9.99
#36

Aug 1974

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #8

3 copies from $3.90
#37

Nov 1974

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #11 (Aug 1965)

2 copies from $7.20
#38

Feb 1975

Cover: $0.25

W: Don Christensen, Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #12

1 copy for $10.00
#38 Variation A

25-cent cover price

Feb 1977

Cover: $0.25

A: Paul Norris

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #12

1 copy for $12.50
#39

May 1975

Cover: $0.25

W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #16

2 copies from $3.50
#40

Painted cover by Vic Prezio

Aug 1975

Cover: $0.25

W: Herb Kastle, Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #17 (Feb 1967)

2 copies from $12.00
#41

Nov 1975

Cover: $0.25

W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning, Jack Sparling

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #18

5 copies from $2.25
#42

Jan 1976

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W: Russ Manning · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #19

4 copies from $3.50
#43

May 1976

Cover: $0.25

W: Don Christensen · A: Russ Manning

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #20

1 copy for $8.50
#44

Aug 1976

Cover: $0.25

A: Dan Spiegle

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #23

3 copies from $8.00
#45

Oct 1976

Cover: $0.30

W: Richard Kyle · A: Paul Norris

Reprint from Magnus, Robot Fighter (Gold Key) #24

1 copy for $15.00