*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 tight glossy copy of #4 is one of those thicker issues where the annotated spine has been printed at the front edge, as is not uncommon (see scan). Pence stamped, it has minimal edge wear, no creases and no cover marks, with great white to off-white pages. 
PICTURED: MISTER MIRACLE #4 FN+ p £80 SOLD