Summer Kickoff Comics & Toys 06'26
Lot 185:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! The Sandman No. 8 DC Comics August 1989 First Appearance of Death
This is a copy of The Sandman issue number 8, published by DC Comics with a cover date of August 1989. This issue is recognized as a significant key in the series, featuring the first appearance of Death of the Endless. The cover features a stylized mixed-media illustration by Dave McKean, depicting the character Death with her signature ankh necklace, framed by a border of dark green ivy leaves. The artist’s signature McKean 89 is visible in the upper right quadrant of the inner blue frame. The creative team listed on the right-hand red vertical banner includes writer Neil Gaiman, penciller Mike Dringenberg, and inker Malcolm Jones III. This is a Direct Market New Format edition, with the price box at the top left indicating 1.50 US, 1.85 CAN, and 80p UK.
Condition report:
The comic is in raw, unslabbed condition and appears well-preserved. Cover colors are vibrant. There is minor shelf wear and blunting visible at the corners, particularly at the bottom left. The spine shows some light stress lines along the left edge. No major tears, stains, or cover detachments are visible from the front view. A full interior inspection was not performed.
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