*DC: Of Kirby’s ‘Fourth World’ series at DC, Mister Miracle was the best received by the readership at large, due to its relatable protagonist, who, despite his extraterrestrial origins, was an amiable if highly-skilled Everyman. But the pace really picked up with issue #4, when we were introduced to Scott’s old flame, Big Barda, former leader of the Female Furies of the hellworld Apokalips. The tough, no-nonsense Barda contrasted with Scott’s gentler affable persona, and the dynamic brought the characters lasting popularity, the occasional ‘dramatic’ attempt to separate them being met with universal disdain. This copy of Barda’s first appearance is a VF cents copy, no pence price or overstamp; bright colours, tight staples, superb interiors, and only slight blunting of the lower right corner and a very faint crease at the top left corner of the spine bringing it to a mere VF. On sale at £175. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD