Scorpion #1 (1975) CBCS 9.2
Scorpion #1 (1975) CBCS 9.2 – First Appearance of The Scorpion – Howard Chaykin – Atlas Comics
Summary of the Issue:
Scorpion #1 introduces readers to Moro Frost, an immortal adventurer operating in 1930s New York. Created, written, and illustrated by Howard Chaykin, this issue blends pulp noir aesthetics with supernatural elements. The story, titled “The Death’s Gemini Commission,” showcases Chaykin’s early exploration of themes and character archetypes that would later evolve into his Marvel creation, Dominic Fortune. The cover features a striking bondage-themed illustration, characteristic of the era’s bold comic art.
Key Issue Information:
• Publisher: Atlas/Seaboard Comics
• Release Date: February 1975
• Format: Comic Book, 36 pages
• Notable Features:
• First appearance of The Scorpion (Moro Frost), an immortal adventurer
• Early work by Howard Chaykin, who later adapted the character into Marvel’s Dominic Fortune
• Pulp noir storytelling set in the 1930s
• Distinctive bondage-themed cover art
Creator Information:
• Writer: Howard Chaykin (Known for: American Flagg!, Star Wars, Blackhawk)
• Artist: Howard Chaykin (Known for: The Shadow, Batman)
• Cover Artist: Howard Chaykin (Known for: Iron Man, Thor)
Grade / Condition:
CBCS 9.2 Near Mint – Professionally graded by CBCS with White Pages. The slab is in excellent condition with no cracks or scuffs.
Scorpion #1 (1975) CBCS 9.2 – First Appearance of The Scorpion – Howard Chaykin – Atlas Comics
Summary of the Issue:
Scorpion #1 introduces readers to Moro Frost, an immortal adventurer operating in 1930s New York. Created, written, and illustrated by Howard Chaykin, this issue blends pulp noir aesthetics with supernatural elements. The story, titled “The Death’s Gemini Commission,” showcases Chaykin’s early exploration of themes and character archetypes that would later evolve into his Marvel creation, Dominic Fortune. The cover features a striking bondage-themed illustration, characteristic of the era’s bold comic art.
Key Issue Information:
• Publisher: Atlas/Seaboard Comics
• Release Date: February 1975
• Format: Comic Book, 36 pages
• Notable Features:
• First appearance of The Scorpion (Moro Frost), an immortal adventurer
• Early work by Howard Chaykin, who later adapted the character into Marvel’s Dominic Fortune
• Pulp noir storytelling set in the 1930s
• Distinctive bondage-themed cover art
Creator Information:
• Writer: Howard Chaykin (Known for: American Flagg!, Star Wars, Blackhawk)
• Artist: Howard Chaykin (Known for: The Shadow, Batman)
• Cover Artist: Howard Chaykin (Known for: Iron Man, Thor)
Grade / Condition:
CBCS 9.2 Near Mint – Professionally graded by CBCS with White Pages. The slab is in excellent condition with no cracks or scuffs.
Scorpion #1 (1975) CBCS 9.2 – First Appearance of The Scorpion – Howard Chaykin – Atlas Comics
Summary of the Issue:
Scorpion #1 introduces readers to Moro Frost, an immortal adventurer operating in 1930s New York. Created, written, and illustrated by Howard Chaykin, this issue blends pulp noir aesthetics with supernatural elements. The story, titled “The Death’s Gemini Commission,” showcases Chaykin’s early exploration of themes and character archetypes that would later evolve into his Marvel creation, Dominic Fortune. The cover features a striking bondage-themed illustration, characteristic of the era’s bold comic art.
Key Issue Information:
• Publisher: Atlas/Seaboard Comics
• Release Date: February 1975
• Format: Comic Book, 36 pages
• Notable Features:
• First appearance of The Scorpion (Moro Frost), an immortal adventurer
• Early work by Howard Chaykin, who later adapted the character into Marvel’s Dominic Fortune
• Pulp noir storytelling set in the 1930s
• Distinctive bondage-themed cover art
Creator Information:
• Writer: Howard Chaykin (Known for: American Flagg!, Star Wars, Blackhawk)
• Artist: Howard Chaykin (Known for: The Shadow, Batman)
• Cover Artist: Howard Chaykin (Known for: Iron Man, Thor)
Grade / Condition:
CBCS 9.2 Near Mint – Professionally graded by CBCS with White Pages. The slab is in excellent condition with no cracks or scuffs.
