Lady Death ##1
Avatar Press • Lady Death (Avatar Press, 2005 series)
Writer
Brian Pulido
Interior Artist
Juan Jose Ryp
Cover Artist
Juan Jose Ryp
Publication Date
January 2006
Cover Variant
Silver Foil / Embossed Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Reimagining of Lady Death's origin for the Avatar Press era. Hope, a young woman in medieval Europe, is accused of witchcraft and strikes a deal with Lucifer to survive, eventually becoming the ruler of the Underworld.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Generally sharp corners; some light surface scuffing visible on the foil substrate; minor spine stress possible but hidden by the reflective foil surface; overall high-grade appearance with minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 9.8): $90 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this specific silver foil edition range from $25 to $45 depending on specific condition.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8. Foil covers are prone to surface scratches that decrease value; pressing won't fix scratches on foil. Cost of grading may exceed immediate profit.
Notable Features
Highly reflective silver foil finish with deep embossing; Avatar Press 'Silver' edition; includes the signature of Ryp in the plate/emboss on the lower right.
Authentication Notes
Genuine Avatar Press production; manufacturing hallmarks include the specific 2006 Ryp signature block and standard Avatar Press foil stock texture.