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FINISH HIM IN MID-90S FIGHTING STYLE! Up for sale is Mortal Kombat: Blood & Thunder #1 Special Edition, published by Malibu Comics in 1994 under its official video game imprint. Featuring vibrant front cover artwork by Patrick Rolo and Scott Reed depicting Earthrealm's greatest kombatants—including Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage, and Kano—this special release captures the height of 1990s arcade mania. Written by Charles Marshall with interior artwork by Patrick Rolo and inks by Scott Reed, this issue presents the official feature story "A Cold Day in Hell". As Shang Tsung prepares the Tournament of Champions in Outworld, Lord Raiden gathers Earthrealm's martial arts champions to defend humanity against Shao Kahn's dark empire. This Special Edition release includes exclusive behind-the-scenes content, secret fighting game strategy tips, a Patrick Rolo sketchbook gallery, and movie production coverage, making it a quintessential collectible for classic fighting game collectors and 90s comic fans. CONDITION: 5.5 Fine- (FN-). This raw copy presents in mid-grade 5.5 Fine- condition with solid structural integrity. Visual inspection reveals visible color-breaking spine stress ticks along the spine fold, minor edge wear, and corner blunting at the tips. The dark black back cover featuring the classic Wolverine: Adamantium Rage video game advertisement shows moderate surface scuffing, edge wear, and stress marks visible under direct light. The comic lies flat with complete interior pages firmly secured to original staples.