{"product_id":"marvel-premiere-47-1st-scott-lang-ant-man-uk-price-variant-8-0-vf-1979","title":"Marvel Premiere #47 – 1st Scott Lang as Ant-Man – UK Price Variant – 8.0 VF (1979)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMarvel Premiere #47 – 1st Scott Lang as Ant-Man – UK Price Variant – 8.0 VF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major Bronze Age Marvel key, \u003cstrong\u003eMarvel Premiere #47\u003c\/strong\u003e from April 1979 features \u003cstrong\u003eScott Lang’s first appearance as Ant-Man in costume\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also includes the \u003cstrong\u003efirst appearances of Cassie Lang and Darren Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott Lang himself first appeared shortly beforehand in \u003cstrong\u003eAvengers #181\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the key significance here is specifically his \u003cstrong\u003efirst appearance and cover as Ant-Man\u003c\/strong\u003e. This copy is the \u003cstrong\u003eBritish 12p price variant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Premiere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e #47\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK Price Variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e To Steal an Ant-Man!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Scott Lang as Ant-Man in costume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional First Appearances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassie Lang and Darren Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Michelinie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePencillers:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Byrne \u0026amp; Bob Layton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bob Layton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bob Layton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0 VF raw estimate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw, single-issue comic book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarvel Premiere #47\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most important early Scott Lang keys, establishing him as the second Ant-Man and introducing Cassie Lang and Darren Cross. The issue became increasingly significant as all three characters grew in importance across Marvel comics and adaptations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCreators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Michelinie\u003c\/strong\u003e, with story art by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Byrne\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBob Layton\u003c\/strong\u003e, inks by \u003cstrong\u003eBob Layton\u003c\/strong\u003e, colours by \u003cstrong\u003eBob Sharen\u003c\/strong\u003e and lettering by \u003cstrong\u003eTom Orzechowski\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cover is by \u003cstrong\u003eBob Layton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eraw, ungraded comic book\u003c\/strong\u003e. The stated \u003cstrong\u003e8.0 VF\u003c\/strong\u003e is a visual estimate only and is not a professional grade. Grading is subjective, so please inspect all supplied photographs carefully. The photographs form part of the item description and show the actual copy being sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped securely by Redsters Comics using collector-focused packaging, with extra care taken to protect this vintage issue in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marvel Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53374206640395,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5790\/8491\/files\/marvel-premiere-47-ant-man-uk-price-front.jpg?v=1789825058","url":"https:\/\/redsterscomics.com\/products\/marvel-premiere-47-1st-scott-lang-ant-man-uk-price-variant-8-0-vf-1979","provider":"Redsters Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}