Lady Death ##1
Chaos! Comics • Lady Death: The Reckoning (Vol. 1)
Writer
Brian Pulido
Interior Artist
Steven Hughes
Cover Artist
Adam Hughes
Publication Date
Winter 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Wrap-around)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The first solo series for Lady Death. This issue explores the origin of Hope, a young woman in medieval Sweden who is accused of witchcraft and descends into Hell, eventually transforming into the goddess of death to overthrow Lucifer.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Faint surface scuffing on the black ink sections of the cover logo area. Some minor edge wear visible on the bottom spine corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35.00 - $55.00; Graded (CGC 9.8 Target): $250.00 - $350.00 (Note: Condition shown likely yields a lower value around $75-$90 if graded).
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies range from $40 to $65. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies consistently sell for over $300 due to the popularity of the Adam Hughes cover art.
Grading Recommendation
Grading is recommended only if the comic undergoes professional pressing/cleaning. Currently, it appears to be in the 7.5 to 8.0 range due to spine ticks. A value jump occurs significantly at the 9.6-9.8 tier.
Notable Features
First issue in the first Lady Death solo series. Iconic 'Candle' cover by Adam Hughes. Highly collectible 1990s 'Bad Girl' era key. Features wrap-around cover art.
Authentication Notes
The high-gloss finish, specific typeface for the 'Hughes 94' signature, and paper thickness are consistent with 1994 first printings from Chaos! Comics. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting present.