Lady Death ##1
Chaos! Comics • Lady Death: Between Heaven and Hell
Writer
Brian Pulido
Interior Artist
Steven Hughes
Cover Artist
Steven Hughes
Publication Date
March 1995
Cover Variant
Gold Foil / Embossed Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The origin story of Hope, a young woman in medieval Europe who is accused of witchcraft and makes a deal with a demon to escape execution, eventually transforming into the goddess of the Underworld, Lady Death.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (9.2)
Condition Details
Minor surface scuffing visible on the gold foil finish; light spine impressions common with heavy embossed cardstock; corner blunting on the top left; slight fingerprint smudging on reflective surface.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50 | Graded (9.8): $150 - $225
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $35 to $55. CGC 9.8 copies have sold between $180 and $240 depending on the case quality and eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate recommendation. If the surface scuffs can be minimized and it hits a 9.6 or 9.8, the value jump is significant. Foil covers are notoriously difficult to grade due to surface sensitivity.
Notable Features
First issue of the first solo Lady Death series; iconic 1990s 'Bad Girl' art; heavy gold foil embossed cover technique distinctive of Chaos! Comics premium editions.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Chaos! Comics production. The heavy cardstock grain and the specific 'Lady Death' font embossing are correct for the 1995 release. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.