🏳️‍🌈 MIDNIGHTER #1 | CGC 9.8 SIGNATURE SERIES | TOP POP | GARTH ENNIS SIGNED! 🏳️‍🌈

An outstanding piece of LGBTQIA+ superhero history!

Offered is Midnighter #1 (2006), professionally graded CGC Signature Series 9.8 Near Mint/Mint, featuring a bold silver autograph from legendary comic book writer Garth Ennis, the writer who launched Midnighter’s original solo series.

Featuring the dramatic red-and-black Michael Golden variant cover, this collectible combines an important early queer superhero solo title, original series creator involvement, and a premium CGC Signature Series grade.

🏆 CGC 9.8 TOP POP | HIGHEST GRADED TIER

This copy has achieved CGC 9.8 Near Mint/Mint, tied for the highest graded tier for this issue and edition, based on available census information.

The brilliant silver Garth Ennis signature is prominently displayed across Midnighter’s dark costume, providing excellent visual contrast against the red background.

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ COMIC BOOK HISTORY

Midnighter is one of American superhero comics’ most recognizable openly gay characters, particularly known for his relationship with fellow superhero Apollo.

Together, Midnighter and Apollo became one of mainstream superhero comics’ most prominent same-sex superhero couples.

In November 2006, DC-owned WildStorm launched Midnighter’s first solo ongoing comic book series, written by Garth Ennis.

This publication predates the 2015 DC Universe Midnighter ongoing series by nearly nine years.

The 2006 series represents an important early milestone in LGBTQIA+ superhero representation, demonstrating that an openly gay male superhero could headline his own action-focused ongoing title.

This is the original 2006 solo-series debut, not the later 2015 relaunch!

✍️ CGC-WITNESSED GARTH ENNIS SIGNATURE

* Personally signed by Garth Ennis

* Signature witnessed through CGC Signature Series

* Signing date: October 7, 2026

* Distinctive silver autograph across the cover

* Official CGC yellow Signature Series label

Garth Ennis is also celebrated for his work on The Boys, Preacher, Punisher, Hitman, and Hellblazer.

His autograph is particularly meaningful on this issue because he wrote the original Midnighter solo series.

💎 COMIC DETAILS

* Title: Midnighter #1

* Publisher: DC Comics / WildStorm

* Original Release: November 2006

* Cover Date: January 2007

* Writer: Garth Ennis

* Interior Artists: Chris Sprouse and Karl Story

* Variant Cover Artist: Michael Golden

* Edition: Variant Cover

* CGC Grade: 9.8 Near Mint/Mint

* Census Status: TOP POP

* CGC Label: Signature Series Yellow Label

* Page Quality: White Pages

* Signed By: Garth Ennis

* CGC Certification: 4763771001

⭐ COLLECTOR HIGHLIGHTS

✅ CGC 9.8 TOP POP, tied for the highest graded tier.

✅ ORIGINAL MIDNIGHTER SOLO-SERIES DEBUT, an important milestone in LGBTQIA+ superhero publishing.

✅ GARTH ENNIS SIGNATURE SERIES, witnessed and authenticated by CGC.

✅ MICHAEL GOLDEN VARIANT COVER, featuring iconic red-and-black Midnighter artwork.

✅ BOLD SILVER AUTOGRAPH, prominently displayed on the cover.

✅ WHITE PAGES, professionally graded and encapsulated.

✅ LGBTQIA+ COLLECTOR SIGNIFICANCE, especially meaningful for collectors of queer superhero history, Apollo, The Authority, and WildStorm Comics.

📚 A DISTINCTIVE PIECE OF QUEER SUPERHERO HISTORY

Midnighter helped establish that openly gay superheroes could lead their own mainstream action series while remaining complex, compelling characters.

This 2006 first issue is a meaningful collectible for readers interested in the evolution of LGBTQIA+ representation in comics.

Combined with its high-grade CGC 9.8 certification, Michael Golden variant artwork, and authenticated signature from original writer Garth Ennis, this is a standout addition to a thoughtfully curated comic collection.

🔒 CONDITION & AUTHENTICITY

Professionally graded CGC Signature Series 9.8 Near Mint/Mint with White Pages.

Garth Ennis’s autograph was witnessed and authenticated through CGC Signature Series.

The comic remains encapsulated in its CGC holder. Please review all photographs for exact slab and comic condition.

📦 SHIPPING

Your CGC slab will be carefully protected with substantial cushioning and shipped securely in a sturdy box.

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