This listing is for the complete 2-issue crossover event set of Eclipso: The Darkness Within #1 & #2 (1992) from DC Comics!
This set includes the iconic Issue #1 Deluxe Gem Edition, featuring a physical, multi-faceted plastic "black diamond" replica glued directly to the front cover. Crafted by the creative team of Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming with powerhouse art by Bart Sears, this dark 1990s epic fundamentally retconned Eclipso from a mere split personality into an ancient, terrifying demon of divine vengeance.
When the hero Valor inadvertently frees Eclipso from his lunar palace, the villain scatters 1,000 black diamonds across Earth to feed on raw human anger and possess the world's greatest heroes! Over the course of these two giant-sized specials, the entire DC Universe—including Superman, Hawkman, Aquaman, Black Canary, Vril Dox, and the Suicide Squad—must unite for a desperate, final stand on the dark side of the moon.
Condition & Grading Estimation
Estimated Grade: 9.2 to 9.4 (VF/NM to Near Mint)
Condition Notes: Both books are in phenomenal, collector-grade condition. They lay perfectly flat with bright cover gloss, deep colors, and razor-sharp corners. The spines are exceptionally clean and tight with minimal handling wear, and the plastic gem on Issue #1 remains firmly attached and flawless.
Professional Disclaimer: I am not a professional comic book grader. Clear close-up photos highlighting the spines, corners, and covers of the actual books you will receive are provided so you can evaluate the condition firsthand before buying.
Item Details
Series: Eclipso: The Darkness Within
Issues: #1 & #2 (Complete Story Arc Set)
Publisher: DC Comics (1992)
Key Characters: Eclipso, Superman, Valor (Lar Gand), Hawkman, Black Canary, Bruce Gordon
Writers: Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming
Artists / Cover Artists: Bart Sears, Keith Giffen, Mark Pennington
Format: Oversized Prestige-Style Format Singles, First Printing
Special Feature: Issue #1 features the original embedded plastic Black Diamond Jewel.
Shipping & Handling
Protection: Each book comes individual packaged in its own archival-safe bag and backing board.
Packaging: Shipped securely inside an industry-standard, crush-resistant Gemini comic mailer with internal cardboard padding. I pack every book specifically to survive rough transit.
Logistics: While I guarantee elite packaging standards, please remember that actual transit times and final mail carrier handling are outside of my control once the parcel is scanned in.