Saga of Crystar CPV Newsstand Comics
Saga of Crystar has 11 CPVs published from May 1983 to February 1985. High value books include #1, for the first appearance and origin of Crystar, and #11, the double-size final issue featuring an Alpha Flight appearance.
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Saga of Crystar CPV Guide Values
#1-11
CGC Snapshot
Counts, census rarity ratios, & year/year changes
Reg Count289
CPV count20
CPV rarity6.5%
Issue
DirectEditionNM- USD
CPVCoverPrice
Newsstand CPV Values USD
9.2NM-
9.0VF/NM
8.0VF
6.0FN
4.0VG
2.0GD
%CPV
Census
Census
CPV Count▲ chg
CPV:RegularRatio
Regular Count▲ chg
$8
$2.25
$44▲ $2
$33
$26
$18
$12
$6
2.0%
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House note1st Appearance of Crystar; Origin of Crystar
Doug note52-Page GIANT; CRYSTAR in The Sundered Throne, 46-page story; Prince Crystar transforms to Crystal; Prince Moltar...
CGC Key Comments$2.25 cover price.
House note1st Appearance of Crystar; Origin of Crystar
Doug note52-Page GIANT; CRYSTAR in The Sundered Throne, 46-page story; Prince Crystar transforms to Crystal; Prince Moltar becomes Magma; First appearance of CRYSTAR (one of the sons of the human king of the Planet Crystalium, and brother of Moltar) ** Supporting Characters: First appearance of Lord Feldspar;First appearance of Galax Royal Guard; First appearance of Koth; First appearance of Stalax; First appearance of Captain Kalibar; First appearance of Captain Warbow; First appearance of Ogeode; First appearance of Ambara; ** Antagonists: First appearance of Magma Men; First appearance of Moltar; First appearance of Lavour; First appearance of Zardeth; ** GCD Synopsis: Zardeth delivers a prophecy to the kingdom of Crystallium, which leads to a split between the princes Crystar and Moltar. To save Crystar from a deadly injury, the wizard Ogeode sends him into the Prisma-Crystal, where he emerges as a warrior of crystal. To save Moltar from the magical crystal rain, Zardeth sends him into underground lava, where he emerges as a man of hardened lava. With their followers transformed the same, the two begin the ongoing battle for the right to rule the kingdom. Mary Jo Duffy story; Bret Blevins and Andy Yanchus art; BOB LARKIN Painted cover;
CGC Key Comments$2.25 cover price.
Featured creators
CGC Key Comments$2.25 cover price.
CGC Art NoteMary Jo Duffy story; Bret Blevins art; Bob Larkin cover
$5
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House note1st Appearance of Ika
Doug noteThe Coming of IKA cover and story; FIRST appearance of IKA; Mary Jo Duffy story; Bret Blevins and Andy Yanchus art;...
CGC Key Comments75 cent cover price.
House note1st Appearance of Ika
Doug noteThe Coming of IKA cover and story; FIRST appearance of IKA; Mary Jo Duffy story; Bret Blevins and Andy Yanchus art; Cover by Dave Simmons;
CGC Key Comments75 cent cover price.
Featured creator
CGC Key Comments75 cent cover price.
CGC Art NoteMary Jo Duffy story; Bret Blevins art; Dave Simmons cover
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Doug noteDoctor Strange cover and story; In the Sanctum Sanctorum of Doctor Strange! Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ron Frenz and...
Doug noteDoctor Strange cover and story; In the Sanctum Sanctorum of Doctor Strange! Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ron Frenz and Danny Bulandi; MICHAEL GOLDEN cover
Featured creators
CGC Art NoteMary Jo Duffy story; Ron Frenz & Danny Bulanadi art; Michael Golden cover
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Doug noteTell Us a Story, Daddy! Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons; MICHAEL GOLDEN Painted cover;
Doug noteTell Us a Story, Daddy! Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons; MICHAEL GOLDEN Painted cover;
Featured creators
CGC Art NoteJo Duffy story; Ricardo Villamonte & Dave Simons art
$5
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Doug noteThe Story They Said Couldn't Be Done! Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons; MICHAEL GOLDEN...
Doug noteThe Story They Said Couldn't Be Done! Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons; MICHAEL GOLDEN Painted cover;
Featured creators
CGC Art NoteJo Duffy story; Ricardo Villamonte & Dave Simons art
$8
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House noteCover States Mar 1983, Indicia States 1984
Doug noteDEMON; NIGHTCRAWLER cover and story; Nightcrawler of X-MEN accidentally teleports to Crystalium, where he is mistaken...
CGC Key CommentsNightcrawler appearance.
House noteCover States Mar 1983, Indicia States 1984
Doug noteDEMON; NIGHTCRAWLER cover and story; Nightcrawler of X-MEN accidentally teleports to Crystalium, where he is mistaken for the Lord of Chaos; Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons; MICHAEL GOLDEN Painted cover;
CGC Key CommentsNightcrawler appearance.
Featured character
Featured creators
CGC Key CommentsNightcrawler appearance.
CGC Art NoteMary Jo Duffy story; Ricardo Villamonte & Dave Simons art; Michael Golden cover
$5
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Doug noteThe Coming of Malachon cover and story; FIRST appearance of Malachon; Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and...
Doug noteThe Coming of Malachon cover and story; FIRST appearance of Malachon; Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons; MICHAEL GOLDEN Painted cover; Regular
Featured creators
CGC Art NoteMary Jo Duffy story; Ricardo Villamonte art; Michael Golden cover
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Doug noteAnniversary. Crystar and fellow warriors discuss what happened during the First Chaos War; The SKULL, at bottom of cover...
Ben noteSkull logo was later used by the bands Samhain and Danzig; I recently learned that Michael Golden charges an extra...
CGC Key Comments75 cent cover price
Doug noteAnniversary. Crystar and fellow warriors discuss what happened during the First Chaos War; The SKULL, at bottom of cover illustrated by Mike Golden, was later used as the iconic SKULL by the bands The SAMHAIN Glenn Danzig’s post-MISFITS outfit and DANZIG; Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons; MICHAEL GOLDEN cover;
Ben noteSkull logo was later used by the bands Samhain and Danzig; I recently learned that Michael Golden charges an extra premium to sign this particular book which certainly tells you something!
CGC Key Comments75 cent cover price
Featured creators
CGC Key Comments75 cent cover price
CGC Art NoteMary Jo Duffy story; Ricardo Villamonte & Dave Simons art; Michael Golden cover
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$21
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Doug noteAnother War. Crystal Warriors battle Flying Dragons; Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons;...
Doug noteAnother War. Crystal Warriors battle Flying Dragons; Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons; MICHAEL GOLDEN cover
Featured creators
CGC Art NoteMary Jo Duffy story; Ricardo Villamonte art; Michael Golden cover
$5
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Doug noteLOSS; Together Against the Hordes of CHAOS! Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons; MICHAEL...
Doug noteLOSS; Together Against the Hordes of CHAOS! Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons; MICHAEL GOLDEN cover;
Featured creators
CGC Art NoteMary Jo Duffy story; Ricardo Villamonte art; Michael Golden cover
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House noteFinal Issue; Double-size
Doug noteLAST issue; 52 page GIANT; Resolution; ALPHA FLIGHT Cover and Appearance, including; Northstar, Shaman and Puck; **...
CGC Key CommentsAlpha Flight (Northstar, Shaman & Puck) appearance. Last issue.
House noteFinal Issue; Double-size
Doug noteLAST issue; 52 page GIANT; Resolution; ALPHA FLIGHT Cover and Appearance, including; Northstar, Shaman and Puck; ** Prince Crystar, Ogeode, Prince Moltar, Malachon, Zardeth, the Crystal Warriors, and the Magma Warriors; Mary Jo Duffy story; Art by Ricardo Villamonte and Dave Simmons; MICHAEL GOLDEN cover;
CGC Key CommentsAlpha Flight (Northstar, Shaman & Puck) appearance. Last issue.
Featured creators
CGC Key CommentsAlpha Flight (Northstar, Shaman & Puck) appearance. Last issue.
CGC Art NoteMary Jo Duffy story; Ricardo Villamonte art; Michael Golden cover
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