Lady Death ##1
Chaos! Comics • Lady Death: Between Heaven and Hell
Writer
Brian Pulido
Interior Artist
Steven Hughes
Cover Artist
Adam Hughes (Pencils), Jensen (Inks)
Publication Date
March 1995
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the 'Between Heaven and Hell' limited series. It explores the origins of Hope (Lady Death) and her transformation in the pits of Hell following her escape from being burned at the stake. Featured key appearance of Lady Death in her own solo title.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible rounding and blunting on the bottom-right corner. Minor spine stress and color-breaking ticks visible along the spine edge. Bottom-left corner shows slight wear. The cover retains high gloss but shows signs of shelf wear from being stored in a non-rigid binder sleeve.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (9.0+): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically range from $15 to $40 depending on sharp corners. CGC 9.8 copies have sold for $250+, while mid-grades (7.0-8.5) fluctuate between $60 and $90.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading given the visible corner blunting and spine ticks, which would likely keep it under a 9.0. It is a classic cover, but value is maximized when the grade is 9.6 or higher. A press might improve the spine but will not fix the corner wear.
Notable Features
Iconic cover art by Adam Hughes, a legendary artist in the industry. This issue is a cornerstone of the 'Bad Girl' comic era of the 1990s. This is the direct edition without a barcode, which was standard for Chaos! Comics at the time.
Authentication Notes
First printing features high-gloss cover stock and vibrant color saturation. The Hughes/Jensen signature block in the bottom right is printed crisp and clear, typical of genuine copies. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting are present.