Eagle Comic – Issue No. 302 (2nd January 1988)

Start your 1988 collection with this high-energy "Robot Riot" issue of Eagle. Published at the beginning of January, this edition carries the momentum of the magazine’s 300th-issue celebrations and features some of the most creative mechanical character designs of the late 80s.

Product Highlights

• "Robot Riot" Cover Art: Features a chaotic mechanical battle scene, including a massive, sharp-toothed robotic entity in the foreground and various "droid" combatants in the background.

• Dan Dare Special: Promotes a "Dan Dare Pull-Out Poster" (check internal pages for presence) and includes a small inset graphic celebrating the landmark Eagle 300 milestone.

• Original Details: Published 2nd January 1988 with the original 28p cover price.

• New Year Launch: The cover boldly proclaims: "8 Super Stories! It’s going to be a great 1988!"

Condition Note

• Visual Condition: A very sharp-looking copy. The colors are crisp, particularly the bold red "Robot Riot!" text and the vibrant Eagle logo.

• Provenance: Includes the vintage "Mrs Wolton" newsagent sticker in the top right corner, consistent with this well-documented collection.

• General Wear: Excellent vintage condition. The edges are clean, and the spine is square and secure. As with all comics of this age, there is natural, light tanning to the internal newsprint.

Collector's Appeal

Issue #302 is a perfect "gateway" issue for collectors interested in the transition to the late-80s style of Eagle. With its focus on robotic warfare and the legendary Dan Dare, it represents the magazine's successful effort to