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Series Title: Black Cat
Issue Number: #9 (Cover A)
Grade: NM+
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: February, 2020
Writer: Jed MacKay
Artist: Kris Anka
Cover Artist: Adam Hughes
KEY FEATURE: The High-Stakes Heist of the Century Reaches a Turning Point! Felicia Hardy, the Marvel Universe's premier cat burglar, finds herself locked in a high-octane battle of wits and agility. Written by the critically acclaimed Jed MacKay with sleek interior art by Kris Anka, this issue takes the Black Cat's crew directly into the crosshairs of Wolverine and the Marauders. Packed with the series' trademark witty banter, explosive action, and sophisticated heist planning, this book is a modern standout. Features a breathtaking, instant-classic standard Cover A masterpiece by world-renowned legendary pin-up maestro Adam Hughes.
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Grade: NM+ (Near Mint Plus)
Cover: Immaculate visual appeal featuring laser-sharp corners, perfectly straight edges, and flawless original surface gloss. The cover inks are exceptionally vibrant with zero signs of shelf wear, scuffing, or color fading.
Spine: Pristine, tight, and completely flat. Bound perfectly square with firmly intact staples and zero spine roll. The spine is completely free of stress lines, ticks, or handling defects.
Interior: Flawless and unread. The interior pages are bright white, crisp, and clean. Entirely free of corner folds, page tears, or handling indents.
Overall: An absolute museum-grade masterpiece that sits perfectly flat and square. This spectacular specimen satisfies the most stringent grading standards for modern comic curation and investment.
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AN ABSOLUTE MODERNDESTINY VARIANT KEY IN INVESTMENT GRADE! Jed MacKay's celebrated run on Black Cat redefined the character for a modern audience, cementing her title as one of Marvel's most consistently entertaining books. Finding pristine, top-tier NM+ first prints featuring premier artist covers is a primary goal for serious modern collectors.
Adam Hughes Cover Artistry: Hughes' iconic ability to capture glamour, expressive personality, and dynamic elegance makes his covers some of the most highly collected and sought-after variants in modern comics.
Peak Modern Production: Printed on premium high-gloss cover stock with deep ink saturation, this copy's stunning front presentation maximizes the visual impact of the line art.
Flawless Premium Preservation: Free from common industry defects like spine ticks, corner blunting, page tearing, or cover smudging, this pristine NM+ specimen is a top-tier candidate for professional grading submission.
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