Wild, Wild West #2 (Gold Key Comics 1966) Conrad Back Cover Photo Variant Jim West uncovers a deadly conspiracy that grips New Orleans in a hypnotic spell! This comic is based on the American Western, espionage, and science fiction television series Wild, Wild West (1965-1969) that followed the adventures of two Secret Service agents: the fearless and handsome James West (played by Robert Conrad), and Artemus Gordon (played by Ross Martin), a brilliant gadgeteer and master of disguise. Their mission was to protect President Ulysses S. Grant and the United States from all manner of dangerous threats. The show featured a number of fantasy elements, such as the technologically advanced devices used by the agents and their adversaries. The combination of the Victorian era time-frame and the use of Vernean technology has led several steampunk historians to cite the show as a pioneering influence on the genre. This copy is a Variant Edition with a Robert Conrad Photo on the back cover. All pages are intact with no cutouts. Cover is attached. I would grade this comic 9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint, but please review photos to determine the grade for yourself. Actual item is pictured. Comes bagged and boarded. Combined Shipping: eBay doesn't allow you to request a combined shipping invoice because I require immediate payment, but I always combine shipping after the purchase and refund the difference--so long as the items are purchased at the same time. Just put everything you want in your cart and purchase it together.
Specifics
- Artist/Writer: Alden Spurr McWilliams
- Character: James West, Artemus Gordon
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Cover Artist: Photo Cover
- Era: Silver Age (1956-69)
- Features: Boarded, Variant Cover
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Espionage, Science Fiction, Steampunk
- Grade: 9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint
- Intended Audience: General Audience
- Issue Number: 2
- Language: English
- Publication Year: 1966
- Publisher: Gold Key Comics
- Series Title: Wild, Wild West
- Signed: No
- Story Title: "The Phantom from the Past"
- Style: Color
- Superhero Team: U.S. Secret Service
- Tradition: US Comics
- Type: Comic Book
- Unit of Sale: Single Unit
- Universe: Wild, Wild West
- Vintage: Yes