Lot #214: "The Ferret #3" Comic Book -- 1993 Malibu

"The Ferret #3" is a modern-age superhero comic book published by Malibu Comics in August 1993 (following the July 1993 premiere of the second series). Written by R.A. Jones with interior art and cover by Dean Zachary, this issue continues the solo adventures of Cal Denton, the street-level vigilante known as The Ferret, who originally spun off from the Protectors series. In this chapter, titled "Coutdown to Obliviion" Denton’s hyper-acute senses and feral agility are put to the test as he hunts a mysterious serial killer stalking the rain-slicked streets of the city. The narrative leans into the grittier, "grim and gritty" aesthetic of the early 90s, showcasing the character's struggle to balance his human morality with the predatory instincts that grant him his power. This series was part of Malibu's "Genesis Universe" (distinct from the later Ultraverse) and featured the high-gloss covers and vivid computer coloring that became the publisher's trademark. A standard mid-run issue from the 90s independent boom. Dimensions: 26 cm Pickup category timeslot {A}