{"product_id":"eagle-comic-issue-no-331-23rd-july-1988","title":"Eagle Comic – Issue No. 331 (23rd July 1988)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the dawn of a new mystery with this original July 1988 issue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEagle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This edition is highly sought after by fans for featuring the very first installment of the \"Mask of Evil\" storyline, a strip that blended ancient mysticism with modern-day suspense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic Launch Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A high-impact, explosive cover art piece featuring the titular \"Mask of Evil\" emitting blinding light, alongside a distressed protagonist and a spectral ancient figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLead Story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Mask of Evil! Starts Today!\" – A key \"Issue #1\" style milestone for this specific story arc, making it an essential chapter for completionists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Evolution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features the late-80s \"Red Banner\" Eagle logo, reflecting the sleek, modern branding the magazine adopted during its final years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Published \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23rd July 1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cover price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent. The yellow rays and green \"Mask of Evil\" typography are incredibly vibrant and have not faded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This issue is from the era of improved paper stock, meaning it has resisted the heavy tanning seen in earlier 1986 issues. The pages remain relatively bright and crisp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very clean edges with no significant tears or creases. The spine is sharp, and the staples are original and firm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Grade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A superior collector’s copy, showing only the lightest signs of careful handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue #331 is a \"start-of-run\" treasure. For collectors who enjoy tracking the evolution of Eagle from sci-fi to supernatural thriller, this issue represents the peak of the magazine's late-80s creative direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57133494468991,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/1409\/8815\/files\/IMG_7674.jpg?v=1773611621","url":"https:\/\/thefrontcovercollection.co.uk\/products\/eagle-comic-issue-no-331-23rd-july-1988","provider":"The Front Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}