Description: THE VERY FIRST DARKER IMAGE COMIC! This superb specimen was never used, just stored as investment, and it boasts unsurpassed eye appeal, --it looks like it was just printed!THIS IS AN UNUSED INVESTOR-COPY WITH SNOW WHITE PAGES, AND IT STILL LOOKS BRAND NEW. THIS KEY VARIANT FEATURES THE TRUE DEBUTS OF MAXX, DEATHBLOW, AND BLOODWULF, FROM RIGHT BEFORE THE RELEASE OF THE REGULAR DARKER IMAGE #1 COMIC- BOOK. THESE SCARCE ASHCAN EDITIONS WERE INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED, THIS ONE IS NUMBER 1909, IT HAS THE ORIGINAL HOMAGE STUDIOS STICKER AT RIGHT EDGE, SEALING IT CLOSED, BUT I HAD TO AUTHORIZE CGC TO CUT THE STICKER TO PERMIT OPENING THE COVER SO THAT THE INTERIOR OF THIS RARE VARIANT COULD BE GRADED AND A BLUE LABEL AWARDED. IT LOOKS MINTY, MORE LIKE A 9.9 THAN A 9.8, AND THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE EVER ASSIGNED TO THIS MAJOR KEY BOOK! This book is well known to fans and dealers alike, as a hot early Image limited edition comic book featuring the debut of these cult-classic characters. It's a real treat to behold when the cover is unblemished by such pesky detractors as creases and soft corners. It has the timeless artwork of Sam Kieth on the cover and inside the issue, which is top quality. Image has developed into a major pop culture property in recent years. It doesn't get much more "Blue Chip" than this! This incredible original first-print comic-book WILL find a new home, as the asking price is low and there is NO RESERVE! This historic comic is a real find in unrestored NM or better shape, as most copies were opened and read, and with the stiff red cardstock cover, even the tiniest flaws show up. This copy is spectacular, as it's super clean and there are no signs of wear or aging, and it has precise printing registration and sharp corners, and pristine white paper. We are also now offering other great non-certified and CGC comics, plus rare comic art; And we'll be offering hundreds of other collectable comics in the next few months. Check out our ebay items regularly! Famous vintage first-issues are heating up... A lot has happened with the comics in the THREE-PLUS DECADES since this beauty came out, adding more allure to the key issues such as this; so I don't suggest waiting around until these crucial books have gone through the roof.... High-grade specimens of this hot back-issue are always in demand, but are not always available in the market, in unread condition with perfect centering and superb luster like this! If you are a discriminating Image collector, serious key comics investor, or just a devout #1 Comic collector and prefer unrestored books without pesky flaws, then NOW is your opportunity. It looks less appealing in the disappointing pictures, with glare and blurriness and reflections, ~but in person the book looks spectacular and the bright colors really leap out at you! * UNRESTORED PEDIGREE-QUALITY TOP-CERTIFIED SPECIMEN * We are prompt shippers & secure packagers, expect to be pleased. ASKING PRICE IS LOW AND THERE IS NO RESERVE! This auction includes: DARKER IMAGE SPECIAL ASHCAN EDITION #1 CGC 9.8 with WHITE PAGES.NUMBER 1909, EACH OF THIS RARE VERSION IS NUMBERED. THE TRUE INTRO OF MAXX AND DEATHBLOW! INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL HOMAGE STUDIOS CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY! Published by Image Comics in early 1993 as the limited individually-numbered mini-comic variant ashcan first-printing. This comic contains fresh snow-white pages, (even at the edges!), with deep rich colors and great printing registration on both the front & back covers which are still like new. Even the staples are still shiny. Sorry about the weak images with reflections and glare; The actual item has a fresh immaculate appearance that you must see in person to appreciate. KEY COMICS is a long-term top rated eBay Seller and CBM Market Reporter and Authorized CGC Member Dealer that has specialized in Mail-Order Comics for over three decades; Buy with confidence. We prefer PayPal, checks/MO. BUY IT NOW, ~ AND DON'T REGRET LOSING IT, LATER! * * SATISFACTION GUARANTEED * * INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS WELCOME. Please Include $16.00 for tracked Priority-mail (boxed securely) within the USA; Please contact us for accurate International shipping rates. Please email us with any questions. Please BUY MORE KEY COMICS AND SAVE: Additional slabbed comics add just $2 apiece to the shipping cost. KEY COMICS IS ALWAYS DEALING IN OLD COMICS & ART! (1930's to `80's) Add keycomics to your Saved Seller List if you collect back-issue comics or comic-artwork! For more samples from our diverse inventory, including additional HIGH-GRADE CGC KEY COMICS, plus slabbed pre-code horror comics, and hot back-issue comics and even rare Comic Art, all of which is listed in assorted categories, please see our store. Good Luck and Happy Collecting!
Price: 399.95 USD
Location: Mesa, Arizona
End Time: 2025-02-02T19:23:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist/Writer: Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Sam Kieth
Character: Maxx, Deathblow, Bloodwulf
Tradition: US Comics
Certification Number: 3859478009
Signed: No
Cover Artist: Sam Kieth
Series Title: Darker Image
Grade: 9.8 Near Mint/Mint
Publisher: Image Comics
Vintage: Yes
Story Title: Darker Image
Publication Year: 1993
Type: Comic Book
Format: Single Issue
Issue Number: 1
Era: Modern Age (1992-Now)
Features: Certificates of Authenticity (COA) Included
Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
Genre: Adventure, Animal, Bad Girl, Cartoon, Fantasy, Horror & Sci-Fi, Movie,TV & Music, Noir, Post Apocalypse, Science Fiction, Superheroes, Supernatural, Suspense, Weird
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
