Back in the heyday of the atari 2600, several games were shipped with mini comic books as an added bonus. Atari force is the name for several comic book series developed and published by dc comics the original series was first published in 1982 as a set of promotional giveaways with selected atari 2600 video games. Its not worth getting into how little sense this story makes, and im really not happy. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. Dynamite entertainment and atari join forces for new comic. Liberator is an arcade game released by atari, inc. Atari force was the name of two comic book series published by dc comics from 1982 to 1986. Video gamethemed comic books are more than simple promotional tools. Yes, it was originally a homevideogame tiein, but the 20issue series by as mike sterling reminds us, gerry conway and jose luis garcialopez was good science fiction with a motley crew of characters beautifully drawn. From atari force to tomb raider, that bond continues today by providing fans with deep back stories, promotional tieins and even tales based on player experiences. The ongoing follow up to the first atari force 1982 series.
We are excited to be teaming up with dynamite entertainment to bring a modern twist to a classic series of comics and table top books that are rich with historic art, said fred chesnais, chief executive officer, atari, inc. Atari force was the name of two series published by dc from 1982 to 1985. The original atari force comics were quite good, looking through my nostalgia vision. Atari force presenting the cpv price guide values from the 2020 edition home rare comics blog home 2020 guide main page 2019 guide main page 2019 guide title index 2019 guide top 50 cover price variant comics canadian price variants see random cpvs.
Atari force is the name for several comic book series developed and published by dc comics. Atari force by jose luis garcialopez comic books art, comic. Fresh blood dc comics comic january 1, 1984 by gerry conway author visit amazons gerry conway page. It is based on the atari force comic book series published by dc comics from 1982 to 1986. They may not be worth very much, but they are the type of issues that will. Dynamite entertainment, four years ago, announced a licensing deal with atari that included art books and comic reprints. January 1984 august 1985 number of issues published. Deadly orbitfinal approach, script by gerry conway.
Dynamite entertainment, four years ago, announced a licensing deal with atari that included art books and comic. New listing original vintage dc atari force volume 1 no. The swordquest packin mini comics were reprinted as atari classics. It will be complete and readable, but will show significant wear. Galaxian, script by gerry conway and roy thomas, art by ross andru, gil kane, and dick giordano. Atari s roots in the comic book world and iconic art is a collector and video game enthusiasts dream. From atari force to tomb raider, that bond continues today by providing fans with deep back stories, promotional tieins and even tales based on player experiences video gamethemed comic books are more than simple promotional tools. Then a ship appears carrying aviar, a custodian, asking why they are trespassing. The series lasted for 20 issues and an atari force special in 1986 the series featured a group of humans who travel space in. Atari force what started as an endorsement deal between atari and dc comics both. It is the late, lamented atari force, a science fiction comic dc put out in the early. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Promotional comic originally given away in connection with promotion of the atari 2600.
The swordquest series of comics, also created by dc, accompanied the games of the same name and were part of a grand contest comprising four games with spectacular prizes. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of text inside front or rear cover. Script by gerry conway and joey cavalieri and art by ed barreto and ricardo villagran. Pakrat joins the atari force as they defy command to go off on a new secret mission in dark dawn. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Find the value of the dc comic atari force volume 2. Fresh blood dc comics comic january 1, 1984 by gerry conway author. Jul 31, 2017 video game publishers have had a friend in the comic book industry for over three decades. In the example above carnage part one is not part of the title.
The atari force comics shipped with the games defender, berzerk, star raiders, phoenix, and galaxian. Get the best deals on arak comic book collections when you shop the. Atari force is the name of two comic book series published by dc comics from 1982 to 1986. Most collectors consider both versions to be of equal value. Script by gerry conway and art by ross andru and jose luis.
The first atari force storyline ends as how the dark destroyer came about is revealed and the atari force fights to stop him in the end. The first atari force comic book series was published as a series of free packin comics that came with certain atari 2600 games published by atari. Jump to the guide values for any title in this online comic book price guide by that titles first letter by clicking below or browse all included. Hit zoom for super large pictures, many times the actual comic book size.
The original series was first published in 1982 as a set of promotional giveaways with selected atari 2600 video games. Liberator and featured ships name became liberator. Atari force mini comic 1982 comic books mycomicshop. Atari force is one of my favorite comic books and i really enjoyed reading your analysis. An atari force special insert appeared in two comic books cover dated january 1983 and served as a prequel to the ongoing series launched a year later.
Dc comics launched the atari force series in 1984 that was a. He is possibly best known for introducing the pulp magazine hero conan the barbarian to american comics and for his championing of golden age comicbook heroes particularly the 1940s superhero team the justice society of america and for lengthy writing stints on marvels xmen and avengers, and dc comics. We are pleased to present the inaugural 2018 edition of our collaborative effort as a completely free online comic book price guide please read the price guide introduction here first if you have not yet done so it explains how this guide covers a cover price variant window in the 1980s for a highly collectible type of 1st print cover price variant known as a type 1a price. Thus far, the closest the book has come in attempting to actually capture the. Dynamite entertainment has announced via press release that they have partnered with atari, acquiring the right to reprint old comics featuring atari characters as well as create new comics and graphic novels based on properties like asteroids, centipede, crystal castles, missile command, tempest and yars revenge among others this deal means that atari force, a series originally published.
The insert was the story previously published in the phoenix minicomic, but the story title was changed to code name. The comic book price guide for great britain atari force. Of these ten comics, two formed a related series of books. Atari force investigates their th world, which turns out to be an unihabited paradise.
Issue also has a solo hukka story with script by paul kupperberg and art by dave manak and keith giffen. Erica schultz is an american comic book writer, letterer and editor best known for her writing on charmed and tieins for the swords of sorrow crossover series dynamite entertainment. Originally a group of 5 multinational humans, the atari force was brought together to explore the multiverse in their ship, scanner one, to search for a new earth. Swordquest is an unfinished series of video games produced by atari, inc. Selected issues in fn, vf or vfnm may not exist in some titles. The original atari force was a team of humans from different nations using the multidimensional starship scanner one to search for a new planet for humanity to inhabit as the earth was facing ecological devastation. Unfollow atari force to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This comic book is about human motherhood and its value. Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page. Each of the games came with a comic book that explained the plot, as well as containing part of the solution to a major puzzle that had to be solved to win the contest, with a.
Beyond that, even if their storyplotdialogue or something sucked, the fact is that the art in the original atari force comics is amazing. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. Video game publishers have had a friend in the comic book industry for over three decades. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. In total, 10 different comic books were created, most of which were produced by dc comics. The first atari game to be sold with an atari force minicomic. Read atari force 1982 comic online free and high quality. Both were loosely based on trademarks of atari, inc.
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