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This is a significant "key" issue for Weekly Shonen Jump collectors.
## ** Listing Description**
**Title:** Weekly Shonen Jump 1988 No. 14 - 1st Appearance / Debut of BASTARD!! - Rare Vintage Manga
**Item Specifics:**
* **Publication Year:** 1988
* **Issue Number:** 14 (March 14th)
* **Language:** Japanese
* **Featured Series:** Bastard!! (Debut), Dragon Ball, City Hunter, Saint Seiya, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
**Condition Description (Low Grade):**
This copy is in **Low Grade (Fair/Good)** condition. It shows significant signs of wear consistent with age and long-term storage:
* **Cover:** Notable creasing, edge wear, and corner blunting. There are visible tears/chipping on the spine.
* **Spine:** Heavy shelf wear and color breaking along the hinges.
* **Interior:** Pages are tanned/yellowed due to the original newsprint quality. Binding remains intact, but must be handled with care.
* **Overall:** A "reader copy" or budget-friendly entry for a collector looking for the historic first appearance of Dark Schneider. Please refer to the high-resolution photos for a detailed look at the condition.
* **The "Key" Factor:** This issue is highly sought after because it features the debut of *Bastard!!* by Kazushi Hagiwara. In the world of manga collecting, first appearances drive the highest premiums.
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