Buck Rogers – Whitman – (1979–1982) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #2–16

Buck Rogers – Whitman – (1979–1982) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #2–16

📘 Series Summary

Capturing the disco-infused sci-fi energy of the late 70s, the Whitman edition of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is the official comic book tie-in to the hit NBC television series starring Gil Gerard and Erin Gray. Picking up the baton from the earlier Gold Key run, this series brings the adventures of Captain Rogers, Colonel Wilma Deering, and the lovable robot Twiki to the printed page. These issues mix adaptations of televised episodes with original missions, pitting Buck against the Draconian Empire and the treacherous Killer Kane.

The series features a notable roster of Bronze Age talent, including scripts by J.M. DeMatteis and Paul S. Newman, with interior art primarily by Al McWilliams and Mike Roy. Collectors frequently seek out the Whitman variants for their stunning painted covers (by artists like Chuck Liese and Dan Spiegle) and their unique distribution history. Notably, the run skips issue #10, making a complete set run from #1 through #16 (with issue #2–16 representing the core Whitman-branded era).

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

  • The official comic adaptation of the 1979 TV series, featuring the likenesses of Gil Gerard and Erin Gray.
  • Features early writing work by industry legend J.M. DeMatteis (Justice League International, Kraven's Last Hunt).
  • Renowned for its high-quality painted covers that perfectly capture the cinematic sci-fi aesthetic of the era.
  • Includes a rare high-value key in Issue #8, which is notoriously difficult to find in high grades.
  • Showcases a unique publishing anomaly: there is no Issue #10 in the numbering sequence.
  • Contains nostalgic 1-page Hostess Twinkies ads featuring Spider-Man and Captain America.

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