Mortal Kombat: Blood & Thunder #1 Malibu Comics

This is the first issue of the 'Mortal Kombat: Blood & Thunder' comic series, published by Malibu Comics. The comic book features a prominent cover design dominated by the iconic black dragon silhouette of the Mortal Kombat logo against a vibrant orange and red gradient circle, set against a teal/blue background with a textured appearance, possibly simulating stone or an ancient texture. The title 'MORTAL KOMBAT' is displayed in bold, fiery orange and red lettering, with 'BLOOD & THUNDER' directly beneath it in smaller, white text. At the top left, the Malibu Comics logo (a stylized 'M') is visible, along with the issue number '1' and pricing information: '$2.95' U.S. and '$3.50' CANADA. A yellow starburst graphic on the left proudly states 'BASED ON THE HIT ARCADE GAME!'. The top edge of the comic boldly declares 'FIRST ISSUE COLLECTOR'S ITEM!'. The bottom left corner shows a barcode. The overall condition appears to be relatively good with minimal visible wear, however, some slight creasing or wear along the edges, particularly the spine, may be present but is not clearly discernible from the provided image. The colors are vibrant and well-preserved. This item dates to the 1990s, aligned with the popularity of the Mortal Kombat arcade game, and represents an early expansion of the franchise into comic book media. The 'First Issue Collector's Item!' declaration indicates its perceived value and collectible nature at the time of publication.