Battle of the Planets #1/2 — Dynamic Forces Gold Foil Edition (Top Cow / Image, 2002)

Publisher: Top Cow Productions / Image Comics Year: 2002 Series: Battle of the Planets Issue: #1/2 Writer: Sharrieff Artists: Chen, Chew, Law, Dreamer Cover Artist: Portrait‑style DF exclusive (Alex Ross influence across DF line) Print: First print Variant: Dynamic Forces Gold Foil Stamp Edition — Limited to 5,000 copies Certificate Number: 4017 (COA included)

Why this comic matters

A Dynamic Forces exclusive release tied to the early‑2000s revival of Battle of the Planets. This #1/2 issue was produced only for DF distribution and never sold through standard comic shops. The Gold Foil Stamp Edition is limited to 5,000 copies, each individually numbered and accompanied by a COA — making it significantly more collectible than regular DF variants. The cover features a premium portrait design and is a favourite among Battle of the Planets collectors.

Condition

• Cover: Strong gloss, clean presentation, light handling visible under angled light

• Spine: A few tiny stress ticks, staples tight

• Corners: Slight softening on lower corners, upper corners sharp

• Edges: Clean with light shelf wear

• Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks

• Other notes: No creases, dents, or tears Bagged and boarded. COA included. Default Grade: Very Fine (VF)

Key Issue Details

• Dynamic Forces Gold Foil Stamp Edition

• Limited to 5,000 copies

• Individually numbered COA (#4017)

• Battle of the Planets revival era

• DF exclusive release