First Comics – Jon Sable, Freelance #51 (September 1987)
From the creative mind of Mike Grell, Jon Sable, Freelance is one of the defining independent comic series of the 1980s, blending the grit of a spy thriller with the emotion of personal drama. Issue #51, part of the First Comics Deluxe Series, features Grell’s signature art and storytelling — a sharp, noir-inspired adventure following mercenary and author Jon Sable as he navigates the dangers of his double life.
The striking cover design, with its bold neon palette and stylized reflection imagery, captures the tone of late ’80s comics — cinematic, daring, and mature. This issue is a standout from the First Comics catalog, beloved by collectors of creator-owned classics.
This copy is in very fine/near mint (VF/NM) condition, bagged and boarded, with excellent color preservation and minimal handling wear.
Details:
- Material: Paper comic (bagged and boarded)
- Hardware: None
- Features: Issue #51; story & art by Mike Grell; First Comics, September 1987
- Dimensions: Standard comic size (approx. 6.6” x 10.25”)
- Weight: 1 lb
- Condition: Very Fine/Near Mint (VF/NM); light surface gloss wear only, no spine stress visible
- HS Code: 4902.99.0000
- Country of Origin: United States