Lady Death ##1 (Sneak Peek Preview)
Chaos! Comics • Lady Death: The Odyssey
Writer
Brian Pulido
Interior Artist
Steven Hughes
Cover Artist
Adam Hughes (pencils), Jensen (colors)
Publication Date
March 1996
Cover Variant
Sneak Peek Preview (Promotional / Regular Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional preview for 'The Odyssey' limited series. It features behind-the-scenes artwork, character sketches, and a prologue to the story where Lady Death seeks to find the meaning of her existence while battling the forces of hell.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The cover appears flat with high gloss. Minor blunting is visible on the top right corner. Very faint spine stress points (ticks) are visible on the left edge under the polybag. Registration and colors are vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $35.00; Graded (9.8): $100.00 - $150.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this high-grade preview edition fluctuate between $15 and $30 depending on the platform (eBay/Mercari). Higher prices are fetched for the 'Gold' or limited editions of this preview.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended unless searching for a high 9.8 score for a personal collection. The cost of grading typically equals or exceeds the current raw market value unless it achieves a 9.8.
Notable Features
Features a classic 'jungle-style' cover by legendary artist Adam Hughes. Note the 'Sneak Peek Preview #1' text in red at the bottom, which distinguishes it from the actual series launch.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Chaos! Comics production from the mid-90s. Note the specific 'Hughes/Jensen' signature block on the left tree trunk and the characteristic newsprint/glossy cover stock common for promotional inserts of this era.