Blackthorne Released February 1988

Battle Beasts #1 (1988)

Battle Beasts #1 is the premiere issue of the Battle Beasts series from Blackthorne, released February 1, 1988. Written by John Stephenson with artwork by Andy Ice. Notable appearances include Battle Beasts. This page represents the regular first-print edition.

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$3
Mid
$9
High
$35
Published February 1988
Pages 24

The Beginning On the planet its inhabitants call The World, Horny Toad, Gargantuan Gorilla, and Knight Owl gather for a ritual to show their mastery over the forces of fire, wood, and water. But the sinister Chameleon plans to disrupt the ceremony and send the civilization collapsing into chaos.

Key Facts

  • 1st appearance of Battle Beasts in a U.S. comic book
  • Comic book inspired by the Japanese toy line