This issue is a variant of Battlestar Galactica (Marvel, 1979 series) #1 [newsstand].
Based on the television series Battlestar Galactica created by Glen Larson.
Variants of this type were distributed under limited deals between publishers and distribution "jobbers" (Whitman was one, but not the only one) who could get comics into outlets that did not consistently carry comics. The retail unit was a bag containing more than one comic.
Part 1 of 3 of the movie/series pilot adaptation.
Corrected and additional art and lettering credits 2005 by Steven Tice.