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Series Title: Ben 10
Issue Number: #1 (Cover C – Subscription Variant)
Grade: NM
Publisher: IDW Comics
Publication Date: November, 2013
Writer: Jason Henderson
Artist: Gordon Purcell
Cover Artist: Gordon Purcell
KEY FEATURE: First Solo Comic Book Series in Character History! The global Cartoon Network animated phenomenon breaks onto the comic shelves with his very first ongoing solo title. This historic premiere issue follows Ben Tennyson, his cousin Gwen, and Grandpa Max as they hit the road for an all-new summer vacation adventure. When Ben discovers a brand-new alien form buried deep within the Omnitrix, he must master its power quickly to defend a small town from a massive, underground monster threat. Features the scarce, collectible Cover C Subscription Variant illustrated by veteran artist Gordon Purcell.
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Grade: NM (Near Mint)
Cover: Immaculate visual appeal with exceptionally vibrant color inks and high original surface gloss. Both front and back layouts feature crisp, razor-sharp corners and perfectly straight edges.
Spine: Strong, tight, and completely flat with firmly intact staples and zero spine roll. The spine is exceptionally clean, free of color-breaking stress lines or visible handling wear.
Interior: Pristine. The interior pages are bright white, crisp, and clean. Entirely free of reader thumbing, corner folds, or page tears.
Overall: A gorgeous, top-tier collector-grade specimen that sits perfectly flat and square. It presents in an immaculate state that satisfies the highest standards for modern comic curation.
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A HISTORIC CARTOON NETWORK KEY IN INVESTMENT GRADE! For generations who grew up on the definitive action-animation era of the 2000s and 2010s, Ben 10 stands as an absolute cornerstone of pop culture. Finding clean, first-print #1 issues from IDW's short-lived run in flat Near Mint condition is a major goal for animation and comic crossover completionists.
The Scarce Sub Variant: As a subscription-only variant, this cover was only shipped to comic shops to fulfill specific pull-list pre-orders, resulting in a significantly lower print run compared to the standard main release.
The First Solo Title: This issue marks a crucial piece of media history as the official launch of Ben's very first dedicated solo comic book adventure, making it a key anchor piece for the franchise.
Premium Presentation: Free from common heavy defects like color-breaking creases, spine roll, page tearing, or severe corner blunting, this book is a beautiful modern specimen ready for your archive.
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