{"product_id":"nm-7","title":"1993 Image Comics Darker Image #1 (Factory Sealed with Trading Card) - NM","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog a landmark 1993 Image Comics key issue milestone for your archival catalog:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eDarker Image\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #1!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Published by Image Comics,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this premier anthology issue introduced three major characters to the Image Universe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Maxx (created by Sam Kieth),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bloodwulf (created by Rob Liefeld),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Deathblow (created by Jim Lee).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The front cover artwork—collaboratively rendered by Sam Kieth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jim Lee,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Rob Liefeld—features a circular vignette set against a marbled gray background,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcasing a three-way splash of Bloodwulf,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deathblow,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and The Maxx alongside Julie Winters beneath heavy red-and-black metallic title typography and top creator billing (\"SAM KIETH • JIM LEE • ROB LIEFELD\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy remains factory-sealed inside its original publisher polybag,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e containing an enclosed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eBloodwulf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collectible trading card visible through the front polybag window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The back cover features a full-page promotional ad designed by Jae Lee for the upcoming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"260\"\u003eWildC.A.T.s \/ Cyberforce\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e crossover story (\"WILDC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS TRILOGY MAY '93\"),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displaying stylized Jae Lee character illustrations over a vibrant purple-and-black backdrop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An essential centerpiece entry for 1990s Image Comics completionists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1st appearance key collectors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and factory-sealed polybag archivists!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eStructural \u0026amp; Visual Inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Cover Condition - NEAR MINT (NM) [Factory Sealed]:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preserved inside its original factory polybag with clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tight heat seals across top and bottom margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The front cover retains vibrant red title typography,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deep contrast across Kieth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lee,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Liefeld's composite artwork,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an unblemished marble pattern field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The enclosed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"343\"\u003eBloodwulf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trading card remains perfectly flat and sealed in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spine is square,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and tight; corners are sharp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterior \u0026amp; Back Cover Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Book remains unread and untouched inside factory polybag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The back cover visible through the clear bag displays Jae Lee's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"155\"\u003eWildC.A.T.s\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e promo artwork with intense purple hues,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clean yellow typography,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and sharp line definition with no fading or wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eItem Specific Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003e1993 Image Comics Darker Image #1 (Factory Sealed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher \/ Imprint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eImage Comics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003eMarch 1993 (Cover Date: 1 MAR • © 1993 Image Comics, Inc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003ePolybagged Special Premiere Issue with Trading Card ($2.50 US \/ $3.15 CANADA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStory \/ Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003ePremiere Issue • First Appearances of The Maxx, Deathblow, and Bloodwulf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCreators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0\"\u003eSam Kieth, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Brandon Choi, Eric Stephenson (Writers\/Artists); Sam Kieth, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld (Cover Artists)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEnclosed Insert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\"\u003eOriginal \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eBloodwulf\u003c\/i\u003e Collectible Trading Card intact inside polybag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBack Cover Ad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,1,0\"\u003eImage Comics House Ad: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eWildC.A.T.s Trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e (May '93) featuring cover artwork by Jae Lee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,9,1,0\"\u003e1st Appearance of The Maxx, 1st Appearance of Deathblow, 1st Appearance of Bloodwulf, Trio Cover Art by Kieth\/Lee\/Liefeld, Sealed Polybag with Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,10,1,0\"\u003ePrinted \u0026amp; 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