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A cornerstone of **Jim Starlin’s Adam Warlock saga**, **Strange Tales #178 (Marvel Comics, 1975)** launches a groundbreaking new direction for Warlock and introduces characters and concepts that would become essential to Marvel’s cosmic universe.Written and illustrated by **Jim Starlin**, this key issue features the **1st appearance of the Magus**, Adam Warlock’s sinister future self, and the **1st appearance of the Universal Church of Truth**, the powerful intergalactic religious empire at the center of Starlin’s acclaimed storyline. It also begins Warlock’s celebrated run in *Strange Tales*, setting the stage for the cosmic saga that continued into his solo title.**Condition: VF- (Very Fine Minus)**
An attractive Bronze Age copy with solid overall eye appeal and moderate wear consistent with the assigned grade.**Key Highlights:*** **1st appearance of the Magus**
* **1st appearance of the Universal Church of Truth**
* Beginning of **Jim Starlin’s Warlock run in Strange Tales**
* Major Adam Warlock cosmic storyline
* Written & illustrated by **Jim Starlin**
* Important foundation of Marvel’s cosmic mythology
* **1975 Bronze Age Marvel**
* **VF- condition**A desirable Bronze Age key for collectors of Adam Warlock, Jim Starlin, and the Marvel cosmic stories that helped lay the groundwork for later *Infinity* sagas. Comic will ship securely bagged and boarded.
