Summer Kickoff Comics & Toys 06'26

I02936 | A Collection of Thirteen Late 1990s Image Comics and Promotional Ephemera

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BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Thirteen Late 1990s Image Comics and Promotional Ephemera

This collection consists of thirteen items primarily published by Image Comics and its associated imprints including Top Cow, Wildstorm, Cliffhanger, and Homage Studios between 1994 and 1998. The assortment features several variant covers and promotional issues. Key titles include Darkchylde Swimsuit Illustrated number 1 Gold Edition featuring cover art by Randy Queen; Gen 13 number 11 European Holochrome Edition with iridescent foil-effect cover art by J. Scott Campbell and Alex Garner; and a Tomb Raider and Witchblade promotional crossover issue from December 1997 with cover art by Michael Turner and D-Tron. The lot also includes Witchblade number 1 (May 1995) and number 2 (January 1996) by Michael Turner; Danger Girl number 2 featuring the bubble bath cover and number 3 Dynamic Forces variant cover both with J. Scott Campbell art; Gen 13 numbers 0 and 13 variant covers; Gen 13 number 13ABC Wizard Special Jim Lee Tribute Edition; Deity number 0; and a Cliffhanger Exclusive Wizard Sketchbook number 0 featuring art by Campbell, Madureira, and Ramos. Additionally, the collection contains a Darkchylde promotional poster presented by Wizard Magazine featuring Ariel Chylde with artwork by Randy Queen.


Condition report:

These periodicals are in ungraded, unslabbed condition and are stored in individual protective poly-bags with cardboard backer boards. Covers exhibit vibrant colors and high gloss. Minor spine stress and slight corner blunting are present, consistent with careful handling and standard shelf wear. The promotional poster retains its original factory-standard fold lines. All covers appear to be securely attached at the staples with no visible moisture damage or significant fading.