{"title":"Wally the Wizard – Marvel \/ Star Comics – 1985–1986 – Ongoing Series – #1–12","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ab-center-wrapper {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background-color: #f4f4f4;\n}\n\n.collection-card {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 800px;\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n}\n\n.collection-inner {\n  padding: 25px;\n  background-color: #ffffff;\n}\n\n.collection-title {\n  font-size: 1.8em;\n  color: #1a1a1a;\n  border-bottom: 3px solid #ff9800;\n  padding-bottom: 10px;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n  text-align: center;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n.collection-section h3 {\n  font-size: 1.25em;\n  color: #333;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n  border-bottom: 1px dashed #ccc;\n  padding-bottom: 5px;\n}\n\n.collection-section p {\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  color: #555;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\n.collection-list {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding-left: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\n.collection-list li {\n  background-color: #fff3e0;\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\n  padding: 10px 15px;\n  border-left: 4px solid #ff9800;\n  color: #333;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  font-style: italic;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-center-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"collection-card ambushbug-centered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-inner\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"collection-title\"\u003eWally the Wizard (1985–1986)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e📘 Series Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLaunched as part of \u003cb\u003eMarvel's Star Comics\u003c\/b\u003e imprint, \u003ci\u003eWally the Wizard\u003c\/i\u003e was a whimsical fantasy adventure designed for younger readers. The series follows Wally, the earnest but often accident-prone apprentice to the wizard \u003cb\u003eMarlin\u003c\/b\u003e (expressly noted as \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e being the legendary Merlin). Set in a colorful medieval world, the book balances magical mishaps with genuine heroism as Wally protects King Kodger’s kingdom from a variety of comedic villains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e⭐ Series Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"collection-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreative Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e Features significant contributions from \u003cb\u003eBob Bolling\u003c\/b\u003e, the legendary creator of \u003ci\u003eLittle Archie\u003c\/i\u003e, bringing his signature charm and detailed storytelling to a fantasy setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStar Comics Staple:\u003c\/b\u003e This title was a cornerstone of Marvel's mid-80s \"Star\" line, which focused on child-friendly, creator-owned, and licensed content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegendary Sibling Rivalry:\u003c\/b\u003e Issue #6 introduces \"The Return of Merlin,\" revealing that the famous wizard is actually Marlin's shyster brother who uses sleight-of-hand and con artistry to fake his magic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFantasy Parody:\u003c\/b\u003e The series frequently poked fun at Arthurian legends, such as issue #4's \"The Wand in the Stone,\" where Wally accidentally gains ultimate power by pulling a magical wand from a rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMemorable Villains:\u003c\/b\u003e Featured the recurring (and hilariously named) trio of \u003cb\u003eVastar the Vile\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSybilious the Bilious\u003c\/b\u003e, and the wicked wizard \u003cb\u003eErasmo\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtistic Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e Showcased art by industry veterans like \u003cb\u003eHoward Post\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJon D'Agostino\u003c\/b\u003e, and even a few inks by the prolific \u003cb\u003eVince Colletta\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"105-144-cartoon-odds-1-wally-the-wizard","title":"Wally the Wizard – Marvel \/ Star Comics – 1985–1986 – Ongoing Series – #1","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIssue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartoon Odds #1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMonth\/Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr 1995 Star Comics.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeywords\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern Age, Cartoon Odds, Apr 1995 Star Comics.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"B and J Comics","offers":[{"title":"Orange Sticker","offer_id":42330162004045,"sku":"cartoons-10-26-1-orange-4","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2011f5b2-32cc-40c2-a6e1-97bcfe6bf29b.jpg?v=1765645255"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/collections\/707937.jpg?v=1767621300","url":"https:\/\/bandjcomics.com\/collections\/wally-the-wizard-marvel-star-comics-1985-1986-ongoing-series-1-12.oembed","provider":"B and J Comics Etc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}