Fire and Ice ##1
DC Comics • Fire and Ice: Welcome to Smallville
Writer
Joanne Starer
Interior Artist
Natacha Bustos
Cover Artist
Sorah Suhng
Publication Date
November 2023
Cover Variant
Sorah Suhng 1:25 Foil Virgin Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Following a public disaster, Justice League members Fire (Beatriz da Costa) and Ice (Tora Olafsdotter) are sent by Superman to live a quiet life in Smallville. This issue kicks off their fish-out-of-water comedy adventure.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The cover appears highly reflective due to the foil treatment. There is some minor blunting visible on the bottom left corner and very light potential spine stress consistent with foil handling, but otherwise looks sharp and flat.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for the 1:25 foil variant range from $35 to $50. CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the $140 range within the last six months.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if a 9.8 is guaranteed. Foil covers are notoriously difficult to grade due to surface scuffing. If the surface is flawless, a professional press may help reach the 9.8 threshold and triple the raw value.
Notable Features
Incentive 1:25 retail variant; Virgin cover (no trade dress/titles); Foil finish. Features Fire in her iconic green/flame-themed costume layout, presented here with a specialized color palette for the variant.
Authentication Notes
Authentic retail incentive. Signature of Sorah Suhng is visible in the artwork. Typical modern high-gloss foil stock consistent with DC 2023 releases.