Lot: 1 x Comic Book 

CHERRY BLACKBIRD (2021 Scout Comics)

#1 Cover A (2021 Modern Age) Mint Grade Range

Synopsis:

In this issue, rockstar Cherry Blackbird faces the grim reality of a Faustian bargain made for fame: her soul is due to be claimed by Hell on her 27th birthday. At 26, with time running out, the Devil offers her a chance at redemption—track down and return seven escaped demonic souls to the Abyss before her deadline, and she can escape eternal damnation. The narrative plunges into a visceral blend of grindhouse horror and occult themes, marked by graphic violence and dark humor. Cherry’s journey is as much about confronting external demons as it is about battling her own inner turmoil, including substance abuse and the isolating nature of fame. The series stands out in the indie comic scene for its unapologetic exploration of taboo subjects and its subversion of traditional hero tropes, contributing to the broader discourse on the costs of ambition and the complexities of redemption in modern storytelling. 

Contributors:

Writer: Joseph Schmalke

Interior Artist: Joseph Schmalke

Cover Artist: Joseph Schmalke

Condition:

For raw books, I do my best to conservatively reflect the Overstreet grading standards, but I am not a professional grader and grading can be subjective so I use the following ranges:

Mint Grade Range

9.8 - 9.6 Near Mint / Mint to Near Mint plus (NM/MT to NM+)

Near Mint Grade Range

9.4 - 9.0 Near Mint to Very Fine / Near Mint (NM to VF/NM)

High Grade Range

8.5 - 7.0 Very Fine plus to Fine / Very Fine (VF+ to FN/VF)

Mid Grade Range

6.5 - 5.5 Fine plus to Fine minus (FN+ to FN-)

Low Grade Range

5.0 - 3.5 Very Good / Fine to Very Good minus (VG/FN to VG-)

Reader Grade Range

3.0 - 1.0 Good / Very Good to Fair (GD/VG to FR)

Photos are of the actual comics with interior shots unless labeled "Unread" to allow you to judge the condition for yourself. Please review photo details before bidding.

Shipping:

Unless noted, raw comics ship individually bagged and boarded. Up to 6 Standard 32 page comics (3 Oversize) will be packed in a magazine bag, sandwiched with cardboard and shipped in a rigid mailer. Orders of over 6 Standard or 3 Oversize comics will be packed securely and ship boxed. There is a limit of 2 Standard with 2 Oversize comic books to a mailer.

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Keywords:

85001576352600111, Cherry Blackbird, The Devil, Black Hen, Red, Mavo, Miss Cocaine, Mister October, Hessian Warlock, Klan Leader, Goat-headed Familiar, Drug Satan Death Witch, Whores of Babylon, The Abyss, Seven Demonic Souls, Infernal Pact, Black Caravan Imprint, Joseph Schmalke, Joel Rodriguez, Shawn French, Maria Khe, Max Leon, Richard Pace, Scout Comics, Polybagged Edition, Grindhouse Horror