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    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 1B CGC 9.8 Sylvestri Black Variant

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Variant Cover.

    Label #3844563021

    Ended Oct 14 2022
    Winning Bid $50

    Variant black cover by Marc Sylvestri. "Coming Of Age," script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt); In New York City, Jackie Estacado is introduced as he stalks an undisclosed person for his "Uncle" Frankie Franchetti; The pair suspect that this man has been cheating the Franchetti Crime Family and decide on a whim that he would be better off dead; Jackie crushes the man with his sports car and shoots him several until he's dead; The Brotherhood of Darkness and a group of Angelus' warriors attack Jackie. "I Hope You've Enjoyed The Darkness" article by Marc Silvestri, pencils by Silvestri; Silvestri describes the making of the series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50. Grade: CGC 9.8 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)