The Marvel Super Hero
Contest of Champions bundle
Contest of Champions #1–3 (1982) — All 9.2
Marvel’s first-ever limited series! This complete three-issue set features heroes from across the globe forced into cosmic combat by the Grandmaster — and introduces Shamrock, Marvel’s Irish hero.
All copies are approximately graded at 9.2, making this a clean, high-grade piece of Marvel publishing history.
— Why We Put This Together —
Before Secret Wars. Before Infinity Gauntlet. Before crossover events became the norm — there was Contest of Champions.
This 1982 mini-series was Marvel’s experiment in the now-standard “limited series” format. It gathered heroes from around the world into one high-stakes cosmic competition and quietly changed how Marvel structured event storytelling going forward.
We bundled this because:
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It’s complete — issues #1–3
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Every issue is high grade.
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It features the first appearance of Shamrock
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It represents a true Bronze Age publishing milestone
This isn’t just a fun crossover — it’s a format origin point.
— What's Included —
All books are raw copies
— Condition Notes —
Each of these issues are in near mint condition - approximately 9.2
We don’t oversell condition. If a book has a notable flaw worth mentioning, it’s mentioned here—no surprises when they arrive. All issues are bagged and boarded.
This bundle comes straight from our personal collection.
Once it’s gone, it’s gone — we don’t rebuild or restock bundles.
$89 CAD