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 / Leather Edition
Printing
First Printing (Variant Edition)
Comic Description
First issue of the 'Between Heaven and Hell' limited series. It explores the origin and early adventures of Lady Death as she navigates the realms of the afterlife and battles for her soul.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The book appears remarkably flat with high gloss. Visible fingerprint smudges on the gold foil surface (right side center) which are common on these metallic finishes. No visible spine ticks or corner blunting from the image provided. Some minor scuffing typical of soft leatherette covers may be present on the back.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $55.00 | Graded (CGC 9.8): $125.00 - $175.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell between $35 and $50 depending on the specific foil variant (Gold vs. Silver vs. Platinum). Sales for 9.8 graded copies have stabilized around the $150 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8 candidate. The gold foil is prone to scratching and fingerprints that are difficult to remove without damaging the embossed finish. Pressing may help rectify minor non-color breaking bends.
Notable Features
Features an embossed gold foil 'leather' style cover; 'The Omen' logo treatment. Lady Death is a major 1990s 'Bad Girl' era icon. This specific cover is a popular 90s gimmick variant that remains highly collectible among Chaos! Comics fans.
Authentication Notes
The deep embossing of the Steven Hughes artwork into the gold foil is a high-quality production indicator. No signs of modern reproduction; the aging on the sleeve/binder suggests this is an original late-90s era collectible.