STAR ENCOUNTERS #1 APR 1978! UNDERGROUND COMIX! MAKING OF KING KONG! STAR WARS!!

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FANTASTIC FILM MAGAZINE BLOWOUT!
STAR ENCOUNTERS #1
APRIL 1978 ISSUE
STAR WARS!  UFO'S!
UNDERGROUND COMIX!  MAKING OF KING KONG!
FIRST ISSUE!
This first issue also  features an 8 page slick color center.
STARLOG magazine's success and the STAR WARS boom spawned many
science fiction TV/movie magazine imitators.  Myron Fass' Stories, Layout, and Press churned out several including SPACE WARS and  this title, STAR ENCOUNTERS!   Due to the low production values,  the magazine was ignored by most serious readers at the time.  Now thanks to that scarcity, weirdly many of those hard to find issues are in high demand, especially in better condition!
This copy is complete with a fairly glossy cover, and appears to be in fine/very fine condition.  Bid aggressively right now to make sure you win this one!
Ships fast and well protected by USPS Priority Mail from Virginia upon payment !
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON GRADING --
PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING:
While I try to accurately grade all comics and magazines, and have been selling since 1976 and on ebay since 2001, I do not consider myself to be a professional grader.  My feedback will show far more buyers happy with my unprofessional grading than unhappy.  In the last year though, the perception of grading seems to vary even more widely.  For example, I had a collector return 2 Marvel magazines I listed as F/VF saying they were not even in good condition. One was purchased the next month and the customer was very happy to report it slabbed as a 9.0!  As a result, I ask that you bid according to your best evaluation of the cover scan, rather than my best estimate of the condition.
I do not grade the quality of each piece of the artwork in the items I sell.  I have no idea how anyone could objectively do that, nor have I ever seen a dealer attempt that in 45 years.  I also do not include a page count of how many pages each contributor wrote, penciled, or inked in my listings, nor have I seen other sellers do this.  Aside from how time consuming that would be, I personally prefer to handle each item I list as little as possible so that it gets to you in the very best condition.  Please bid accordingly.  If you do have any specific questions about an item or wish additional photos or scans, please contact me.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON GRADING --
PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING:
While I try to accurately grade all comics and magazines, and have been selling since 1976 and on ebay since 2001, I do not consider myself to be a professional grader.  My feedback will show far more buyers happy with my unprofessional grading than unhappy.  In the last year though, the perception of grading seems to vary even more widely.  For example, I had a collector return 2 Marvel magazines I listed as F/VF saying they were not even in good condition. One was purchased the next month and the customer was very happy to report it slabbed as a 9.0!  As a result, I ask that you bid according to your best evaluation of the cover scan, rather than my best estimate of the condition.
I do not grade the quality of each piece of the artwork in the items I sell.  I have no idea how anyone could objectively do that, nor have I ever seen a dealer attempt that in 45 years.  I also do not include a page count of how many pages each contributor wrote, penciled, or inked in my listings, nor have I seen other sellers do this.  Aside from how time consuming that would be, I personally prefer to handle each item I list as little as possible so that it gets to you in the very best condition.  Please bid accordingly.  If you do have any specific questions about an item or wish additional photos or scans, please contact me.
CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS AND BID TO SAVE!
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UNITED STATES TERMS OF SALE:
I am happy to offer combined shipping for purchases and auction items won within a 7 day period, so please check my other listings and if you have any questions, please contact me at least 24 hours before the auction or buy-it-now listing ends.  I will accept returns on unopened items in the condition shipped.  I package very securely, but if your item somehow does arrive damaged, please contact me with pictures so I can file a claim with the shipper.  All comics and magazines ship USPS Priority Mail to ensure they arrive quickly and in the best condition.  I do not ship Media Mail.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS TERMS OF SALE:
I welcome international buyers, but due to the many added steps to ship to you,
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so I can give you an accurate quote for shipping and handling, as well as confirm customs and shipping requirements for your country.  Please confirm that this collectible item meets your country's accepted standards and practices, as well as any unique requirements of your country's customs laws to ship this item to you, as well as be aware of any customs inspection delays.  If you bid on or purchase this item without contacting me first, that will constitute an acceptance of all applicable terms, shipping and handling fees and customs compliance requirements.  Global priority mail is recommended strongly, especially where condition is important.  With some misgivings I do offer the cheaper ebay international shipping options where available, but buyers choosing that option should be aware that handling is both slow and rough.
Buyers choosing Ebay international shipping or Ebay Global shipping accept that items shipped that way are sold as is with no returns or refunds.  Please bid and choose your shipping method accordingly!
Most additional comics and magazines ship internationally for just an additional .95 each, so international customers can save big with combined shipping by checking out and bidding on my other listings.  Again, contact me before bidding and well before the auctions end so I can give you a combined shipping quote!
I was an active seller in the early days of ebay, and you can count on the professional, swift packing and shipping of an active dealer, as well as the care and commitment of a long time collector.  I hope this comic becomes a valued part of your collection!