And check out OUR NEWLY LISTED ITEMS. This is an original cover proof for R. Space Knight #5, published by Marvel Comics in April of 1980. This is a full-color uncut and unstapled proof of the cover, including both the front and back covers, and with printing on both sides of the covers, the same way it looks in the published comic. The proof measures approximately 13 3/4″ by 10 3/4″ when unfolded, and is slightly larger than the actual size comic. This is NOT a mass-produced print or lithograph. It is a cover proof that is created during the production process for the comic. This issue features an awesome cover with ROM right in the center in a full-figure image, being attacked in The House That Haunted Space Knights! There is a small piece of tape at the top left edge of the front cover (above the 40 cent box), but the cover is in very good condition. Because it has such a devoted fan base, this has made it increasingly difficult to find original production pieces from the classic early period of the run. This is a very cool and rare comic collectible that you will hardly ever get a chance to see. A great piece which would look fantastic framed and prominently displayed. Please note that this is an authentic piece from the 1980’s, not something made for a later reprint or collection book. We have been told there are reprint production art pieces being listed by other sellers that make them seem to be old and from original printings, even though they are not for example, older production art did not have the words on a separate sheet from the images. Those kinds of things were only done much more recently, using computer technology. We advise buyers to be careful, as there are disreputable sellers tricking many people into believing they are purchasing items that are older and more valuable than what they actually are. Some sellers simply do not state their items are from reprints, while others make very long listings and put a tiny mention about reprints buried deep in the listing, and/or use a hard-to-read font color (like yellow) to prevent buyers from seeing this information. Unfortunately, everything else in the listing the title, pictures of the cover of the comic from the 1st printing, etc. This item is a genuine proof from the’80’s, not something made for a reprint. Check out our other auctions for more great items. Check it out, you’ll be glad you did! The item “1980 ROM SPACEKNIGHT #5 ORIGINAL COMIC COVER PROOF PRODUCTION ART MARVEL COMICS” is in sale since Monday, September 23, 2013. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Comics\Original Comic Art\Other Original Comic Art”. The seller is “satchj3″ and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.