Set Description
Anything and Everything Angela!
Set Goals
It's plain and simple... collecting graded comics featuring Angela as seen in Image and Marvel publications.
I really can't explain or articulate my fascination with this character. It all began quite innocently and accidentally by discovering that Angela's birth in the pages of Spawn #9 "spawned" a litigious fued between her two creators: Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane. The battle was over Angela's ownership and whether Gaiman had any rights to the character.
My discovery of this controversy drove me to acquire several copies of Spawn #9. After I submitted these issues for grading, one of them returned from the CGC with a unique stamp: "Newsstand Edition". It was at this point that I learned I had stumbled upon the very first graded Newsstand Edition of Spawn #9. Since then, I became obssessed with owning these unique variants and also putting together a set of all things Angela.
Angela lived and breathed in the pages of Images comics from 1993 until 2000. In her short life of seven years, Angela battled Spawn, fought and defeated the Argus, teamed-up with Glory, Team Youngblood, and the fairie Aria. I can only assume the stress and strain of the lawsuit brought upon by Gaiman, drove McFarlane to make an impetuous decision on the fate of Angela in Spawn 100: the sexy and sassy redhead came to a unglorious end at the hands of Malebolgia when the Lord of the Eight Circle of Hell drove the angel's spear into her back and through her chest, killing her instantly. Angela's body was eventually returned to Heaven by Spawn himself, and the book on the heavenly angel had been closed forever.
Well... forever is never really forever especially when it comes to comic book characters. Thirteen years later, Gaiman and McFarlane settled their differences, and the gorgeous hellion made her return to the four color page, but with a new owner and publisher: Marvel Comics. Angela made her long-awaited debut in the Marvel Universe, in Age of Ultron #10 and has since become kin to Thor and Loki. The former angel is now an Asgardian and starring in her own comic book: Angela: Asgard's Assassin. These are glorious times for fans of Angela... and for this particular Angela fan... I'm enjoying the journey.
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Spawn 9 Universal
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9.6
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This is the very first one ever graded! YES!
Spawn 9: The Ultra Rare Newsstand Variant!
Only 7 Newsstand Editions Currently Exist as compared to 584 Direct Editions (CGC Census Numbers as of October 6, 2013).
Publisher: Image Comics
Publication Date: March, 1993
Age: Modern Age
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Artist: Todd McFarlane
Grade: 9.6 (Near Mint+)
Grade Description: Nearly perfect with a minor additional virture or virtues that raise it from Near Mint. The overall look is "as if it was just purchased and read once or twice."
CGC Key Comments: 1st Appearance of Medieval Spawn and Angela, Newsstand Edition, Newsprint paper interior, Manufactured without Angela poster.
Owners Key Comments: 1st Appearance of Cogliostro.
Submission Date: October 12, 2012 (NY Comic Con)
Grade Date: January 24, 2013
Owners Notes: "The Irony of Spawn #9"
This issue is unique in many ways. Not only does it mark the initial appearances of the above mentioned characters (who play key roles in the Spawn mythology), and that it is the first graded ultra rare Newsstand Variant of Spawn 9, but it would eventually become the center of a heated legal battle between two modern icons of the comic book industry: Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane.
Back in 1992, Todd McFarlane's Spawn made its debut under publisher Image Comics. Formed that same year by some of the biggest creators in the industry, Image Comics was unique for it was the champion of the hot issue of the 90's: creator-owned properties. Eight of the biggest names in the industry: Todd McFarlane, Rob Leifeld, Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, Jim Valentino, Whilce Portacio, and Chris Claremont, left Marvel Comics in a dispute over ownership and creative control over their works.
Sometime in 1993, in an effort to promote Spawn, Todd McFarlane's Productions, the studio owned and run by Todd McFarlane and producer of Spawn comics (published under the aforementioned independent Image Comics label), hired Alan Moore, Frank Miller, Dave Sim, and Neil Gaiman, to write a single issue for the new title. Neil Gaiman's contribution was published in Spawn 9 and introduced the characters Angela, Cogliostro, and Medieval Spawn, who were also illustrated and designed by series creator Todd McFarlane. These characters proved vital to the Spawn mythology, giving it a far richer texture and tapestry it initially lacked and grounded the Spawn character with much needed history. The trio would continually reappear throughout the course of the next decade, and were subsequently republished in various Spawn volumes and reprint formats, and also appeared in other Spawn-related media: the 1997 Spawn film, and the HBO animated series Todd McFarlane's Spawn.
Flash-forward to 2002, and Neil Gaiman files suit against Todd McFarlane, claiming he co-owned these characters and was entitled to royalty payments and creative control. McFarlane's defense was based on "work-for-hire" and therefore Gaiman was not entitled to co-ownership. Eventually the courts ruled in favor of Gaiman, and granted joint ownership to Gaiman and McFarlane. To this day, all three characters are co-owned by both men.
And this is why I bought the comic to begin with... because of the irony it represents. I have never even read it. I actually own three copies: all bought sometime last year, and have just recently returned graded from the CGC. But I never read one of them. Instead I own a reprint of it, which appears in Spawn Origins Collection Volume 2... but I have yet to read that as well. And I imagine the story is quite good, for Neil Gaiman is one of my favorite writers and Todd McFarlane is equally awesome. But McFarlane's failure to recognize Gaiman's co-creatorship and legal rights to the characters he co-created is the irony that draws me to this comic... for McFarlane was one of the principal forces behind the creation of Image Comics... and creator-owned properties the very reason he left Marvel Comics.
Isn't that ironic?
SW3D
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Owner's Description:
Publisher: Image Comics
Publication Date: March, 1993
Age: Modern Age
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Artist: Todd McFarlane
Grade: 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint)
Grade Description: Nearly perfect with only minor imperfections that keep it from the next higher grade. The overall look is "as if it was just purchased."
CGC Key Comments: 1st Appearance of Medieval Spawn and Angela.
Owners Key Comments: 1st Appearance of Cogliostro.
CGC Census Population: Highest Graded Copy.
Submission Date: June 29, 2013 (Wizard World NYC)
Grade Date: August 22, 2013
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Spawn 9
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ULTRA RARE: Spawn 9: The Newsstand Variant
Only 8 Newsstand Editions Currently Exist as compared to 638 Direct Editions (CGC Census Numbers as of October 30, 2013).
Owner's Description
Publisher: Image Comics
Publication Date: March, 1993
Age: Modern Age
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Artist: Todd McFarlane
Grade: 9.6 (Near Mint+)
Grade Description: Nearly perfect with a minor additional virture or virtues that raise it from Near Mint. The overall look is "as if it was just purchased and read once or twice."
CGC Key Comments: 1st Appearance of Medieval Spawn and Angela, Newsstand Edition, Newsprint paper interior, Manufactured without Angela poster.
Owners Key Comments: 1st Appearance of Cogliostro.
CGC Census Population: Highest Graded Copy: Only 8 Newsstand Variant Editions have been graded.
Submission Date: June 29, 2013 (Wizard World NYC)
Grade Date: August 22, 2013
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Spawn 9 Modern
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9.6
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Mislabeled: The CGC Universal Blue Label failed to denote this copy as a Newsstand Edition and has been erroneously included in the CGC Census Population as a Direct Edition.
Variant: Newsstand Edition (NE) versus the Direct Edition (DE): NE's have a Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode box on the cover (whereas the DE's do not); NE's are printed on traditional comic book newsprint paper, whereas the DE's are printed on glossy paper; the NE's are published without the Jim Lee poster insert whereas the DE's include the poster; the NE's are shorter in page lenght at 36 pages versus the DE's at 40 pages (due to the Jim Lee poster).
Rarity: Newsstand Editions are very rare. Currently, if we include my mislabeled example, there are only 14 CGC graded Newsstand Editions versus 945 graded Direct Editions (the census reflects 946 but my copy has been mislabeled as a DE. This represents a CGC Census population equivalent to less than 1% (0.1481%) compared to the DE's, making it pretty rare indeed.
Key Notes: 1st Appearance of Angela (now a Marvel Comics property; aka Aldrif Odinsdotter); 1st Appearance of Medieval Spawn; 1st Appearance of Cogliostro.
Controversial History: Although now having been settled in a court of law, this comic has a unique history as it sparked a litigious and controverisial battle between two comic book heavyweights: Spawn creator and Image Co-Founder Todd McFarlane and writer Neil Gaiman. Back in 1992, Todd McFarlane's Spawn made its debut under publisher Image Comics. Formed that same year by some of the biggest creators in the industry, Image Comics was unique for it was the champion of the hot issue of the 90's: creator-owned properties. Eight of the biggest names in the industry: Todd McFarlane, Rob Leifeld, Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, Jim Valentino, Whilce Portacio, and Chris Claremont, left Marvel Comics in a dispute over ownership and creative control over their works. Sometime in 1993, in an effort to promote Spawn, Todd McFarlane Productions, the studio owned and run by Todd McFarlane, hired Alan Moore, Frank Miller, Dave Sim, and Neil Gaiman, to write a single issue for the new title. Neil Gaiman's contribution was published in Spawn #9 and introduced the characters Angela, Cogliostro, and Medieval Spawn, who were also illustrated and designed by Todd McFarlane. The new trio of characters would continually reappear throughout the course of the decade in Spawn and various Spawn related titles and Image published titles, and were subsequently republished in various Spawn volumes and reprint formats, and also appeared in other Spawn-related media: the 1997 Spawn film, and the HBO animated series Todd McFarlane's Spawn. Flash-forward to 2002, and Neil Gaiman files suit against Todd McFarlane, claiming he co-owned the aforementioned trio of characters and was entitled to royalty payments and creative control. McFarlane's legal defense stood on the grounds of "work-for-hire" which claimed Gaiman was not entitled to co-ownership. Eventually the courts ruled in favor of Gaiman, and granted joint ownership to Gaiman and McFarlane. In March 2013, the character Angela, became the legal property of Marvel Comics.
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Spawn 9
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Spawn 9: The Ultra Rare Newsstand Variant!
Only 9 Newsstand Editions Currently Exist as compared to 769 Direct Editions (CGC Census Numbers as of March 11, 2014).
Publisher: Image Comics
Publication Date: March, 1993
Age: Modern Age
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Artist: Todd McFarlane
Grade: 9.6 (Near Mint+)
Grade Description: Nearly perfect with a minor additional virture or virtues that raise it from Near Mint. The overall look is "as if it was just purchased and read once or twice."
CGC Key Comments: 1st Appearance of Medieval Spawn and Angela, Newsstand Edition, Newsprint paper interior, Manufactured without Angela poster.
Owners Key Comments: 1st Appearance of Cogliostro.
Grade Date: October 18, 2013
Owners Notes: "The Irony of Spawn #9"
This issue is unique in many ways. Not only does it mark the initial appearances of the above mentioned characters (who play key roles in the Spawn mythology), and that it is an ultra rare Newsstand Variant of Spawn 9, but it would eventually become the center of a heated legal battle between two modern icons of the comic book industry: Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane.
Back in 1992, Todd McFarlane's Spawn made its debut under publisher Image Comics. Formed that same year by some of the biggest creators in the industry, Image Comics was unique for it was the champion of the hot issue of the 90's: creator-owned properties. Eight of the biggest names in the industry: Todd McFarlane, Rob Leifeld, Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, Jim Valentino, Whilce Portacio, and Chris Claremont, left Marvel Comics in a dispute over ownership and creative control over their works.
Sometime in 1993, in an effort to promote Spawn, Todd McFarlane's Productions, the studio owned and run by Todd McFarlane and producer of Spawn comics (published under the aforementioned independent Image Comics label), hired Alan Moore, Frank Miller, Dave Sim, and Neil Gaiman, to write a single issue for the new title. Neil Gaiman's contribution was published in Spawn 9 and introduced the characters Angela, Cogliostro, and Medieval Spawn, who were also illustrated and designed by series creator Todd McFarlane. These characters proved vital to the Spawn mythology, giving it a far richer texture and tapestry it initially lacked and grounded the Spawn character with much needed history. The trio would continually reappear throughout the course of the next decade, and were subsequently republished in various Spawn volumes and reprint formats, and also appeared in other Spawn-related media: the 1997 Spawn film, and the HBO animated series Todd McFarlane's Spawn.
Flash-forward to 2002, and Neil Gaiman files suit against Todd McFarlane, claiming he co-owned these characters and was entitled to royalty payments and creative control. McFarlane's defense was based on "work-for-hire" and therefore Gaiman was not entitled to co-ownership. Eventually the courts ruled in favor of Gaiman, and granted joint ownership to Gaiman and McFarlane.
And this is why I bought the comic to begin with... because of the irony it represents: McFarlane's failure to recognize Gaiman's co-creatorship and legal rights to the characters he co-created is the irony that draws me to this comic... for McFarlane was one of the principal forces behind the creation of Image Comics... and creator-owned properties the very reason he left Marvel Comics.
Isn't that ironic?
Well... flash forward to March 21, 2013 (nearly 20 years from the date Angela made her debut in Spawn #9) and Marvel Comics, Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane settle the whole Angela debate. How? I honestly don't know. But both Angela and Miracleman are now 100% intellectual properties of Marvel Comics and parent company Disney.
Angela has mysteriously returned... after Todd killed her in Spawn 100. Marvel Comics has brought her back to life in Age of Ultron #10; to this day, Marvel has not provided an explanation on how the angel has managed such a feat. But I'm sure they're working on it... and I hope it's a doozie!
In the meantime, I'm following her exploits in Guardians of the Galaxy, and do look forward to the possibility of a solo series... and even an appearance in a Guardians of the Galaxy movie... maybe. If Angela can come back from the dead, she can definitely work miracles and movie magic!
SW3D
March 11, 2014
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Spawn 9 Modern
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So this is number 8, which I bought off eBay last week. I almost passed it up, but Angela has become a bad habit I can't seem to drop. Why the need to own all of these? I have no idea... but a Man's has to have a special cause of some sort, so I made this mine.
ULTRA RARE: Spawn 9: The Newsstand Variant: Only 18 Newsstand Editions currently exist as compared to 1,098 Direct Editions (CGC Census Numbers as of March 1, 2015).
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Angela 1
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You've been probably wondering, "How come I haven't heard nor hide nor hair of SW3D's psycho-babble about Angela lately? Or maybe not?
Well, if you missed it (or me), or didn't, either way, I'm back, or should I say, Angela's back! That's right... it's another arousing edition of: "For the Love of Angela!"
And in this exhilarating segment, we're going to discuss my recent acquisition: Image Comics' Angela #1.
Now to most collectors, and even some die-hard Angela fans, this issue may not appear to be a really big deal. Why? Well... due to availability... Angela Number #1's are available in high quantity at most any grade. And although the total CGC Census population numbers for this particular issue are relatively low (76 currently), as Angela's star continues to rise in the Marvel U, undoubtedly, it will have an impact on its population growth.
But there are other factors... key factors and historical notations, in my opinion, that many have failed to realize (or perhaps they're not that significant to warrant mentioning).
So what is the BFD (Big f@@king deal) about this one anyway?
Glad you asked.
These are some of the key notations Angela and Comic Book Collectors alike should be aware of that the CGC has, for whatever reason, omitted (and I'll list these in order of significance):
1. Angela's 1st Eponymous Title/1st Solo Appearance.
2. Angela's 2nd Appearance.
3. Neil Gaiman's 2nd story ever written for Image.
4. 1st Angela work sans Todd McFarlane.
5. Reveal: Angela's discloses her age: 100,000! (Holy sh$t she's a hottie for an ancient relic! I occasionally like my women to be mature but this lady is 1,000 millennia old! Damn!)
6. 1st Appearance of Angela's logo.
But the one distinguishing characteristic that makes this one also pretty special:
7. This is the first time legendary Spawn artist Greg Capullo illustrates Angela!
And on top of that, this particular comic has the master's inscription. Although other signature copies exist (there are two others on the census), this one is currently in the top spot graded at that magic number: 9.8!
I love it! I love it! I love it!
About the cover: Greg Capullo chose to showcase the Angelic Warrior with a tight close-up of her noble countenance. The intensity and crimson spots on her face and the warm blood running down her blade and armor can only lead the reader to assume she's hot and heavy in battle, beautifully framed... which makes it an ideal choic as a mantlepiece! But all kidding aside, in my opinion, Capullo captured the essence of this hellion, for when Angela gets into the thick of things, she's speaks with her lance, dagger and sword. Now that's the Angela I know and love! Marvel Comics TAKE NOTE!
So, without further pomp and circumstance, I give you... Angela #1, Signed by Greg Capullo.
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Angela 2 Modern
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9.8
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I've been patiently searching for this one for a long while. Avoiding the labor, expense and risk of searching for raw examples that may or may not grade at 9.8, I decided I was going to buy one already graded whenever the opportunity presented itself. Low and behold it finally did, and I jumped on it.
This is a purchase made on May 28, 2015, listed on eBay but administrated by Heritage Auctions. I won't disclose the cost, but I can say it was at a bargain price (in my opinion). Although not a key by any means, it should be noted that it is only the third example of Neil Gaiman writing his co-creation Angela before his last turn for the third issue, as his relationship with Todd McFarlane soured over the co-ownership rights of Angela, Cogliostro, and Medieval Spawn.
Long time Spawn artist Greg Capullo provides the cover and interior art. In my humble opinion, Greg Capullo remains one of the few artists who best expresses Angela's raw essence like it was meant to be. What Capullo does differently from the Marvel example is embue Angela with a grace-like vitality, ferocity, sass, and sexiness. With Marvel, Angela is a bit stiff, and I hate to admit this... quite ugly. The redesigned costume (as seen in the new series, Angela: Asgard's Assassin) is ghastly.
As of the writing of these comments (June 6, 2015), there are only 17 graded examples of Angela #2, with only 7 at 9.8 (which includes 1 signature series yellow label example). I am going to presume the low census population reflects a lack of interest for this comic by the general public since this issue is readily available as a raw example. I'm delighted to include it in my personal collection.
SW3D June 6, 2015
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Angela Special Edition 1 Modern
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Curse of the Spawn 9 Universal
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9.8
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This is the very first one ever graded! YES!
Curse of the Spawn 9: The Origin of Angela!
I love keys. And I love rare books. And I love OAKs. But I especially love when I am the first to introduce a comic book to the CGC Census, and one that combines all three of these virtues.
This is the other Angela key (see Spawn 9 Newsstand Variant), the other rare one and OAK, which I have the pleasure to debut to you all: Curse of the Spawn 9: The Origin of Angela. Yep! That's right! In these very pages we get a first hand look at the creation of the heavenly creature Angela.
Now truth be told, Curse of the Spawn 9 is not a very rare book. No, not at all. There are plenty of raw copies floating in eBay just waiting for someone to pick 'em up, or discover them in the back issue bins of your local LCS. That's how I got these 6, going from LCS to LCS, amassing a total of 20, but cherry picking these 6 as the best of the best from those 20 and getting them graded. But finding a 9.8 or 9.6 wasn't easy... but I am sure there are plenty of mint copies out there.
However, for some odd reason, no collector ever got one graded... that is until yours truly came along. I currently (as of October 6, 2013) have the first six Curse of the Spawn 9's ever graded: five 9.8's and one 9.6... which, I predict, for the briefest of moments, makes them rare indeed. But I am certain the word will get out, and by next week 1,000 more will follow.
And although the graders of CGC have erroneously omitted this key detail from the Key Notes, Curse of the Spawn 9 is where Angela's origin is first explained.
Here's a synopsis I borrowed without permission from ComiXology on Curse of the Spawn 9: "Angela has been commissioned by the survivors of the planet Pentagus-Fraser to destroy the evil ravaging their planet. Amidst the melee, Angela battles the arachnid beast, Argus. She becomes distracted by the face of the mysterious Deurges long enough to become entangled in Argus' Web. After her capture the legend of Angela's origin is revealed in flashbacks of the lives of the sacrificing souls that were blended to become the Heavenly warrior. In each case the last thing they see is the dispassionate face of Deurges". Visit the page at: http://www.comixology.com/Curse-of-the-Spawn-9/digital-comic/42566
Curse of the Spawn 9!
Thanks for reading.
SW3D
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Owner Comments
Publisher: Image Comics
Publication Date: May, 1997
Age: Modern Age
Writer: Alan McElroy
Artists: Dwayne Turner, Danny Miki, Todd McFarlane
Grade: 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint)
Grade Description: Nearly perfect with only minor imperfections that keep it from the next higher grade. The overall look is "as if it was just purchased."
CGC Key Comments: None
Owner's Key Comments: Origin of Angela
Submission Date: June 29, 2013 (Wizard World NYC)
Grade Date: August 22, 2013
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Owner Comments
Publisher: Image Comics
Publication Date: May, 1997
Age: Modern Age
Writer: Alan McElroy
Artists: Dwayne Turner, Danny Miki, Todd McFarlane
Grade: 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint)
Grade Description: Nearly perfect with only minor imperfections that keep it from the next higher grade. The overall look is "as if it was just purchased."
CGC Key Comments: None
Owner's Key Comments: Origin of Angela
Submission Date: June 29, 2013 (Wizard World NYC)
Grade Date: August 22, 2013
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Owner Comments
Publisher: Image Comics
Publication Date: May, 1997
Age: Modern Age
Writer: Alan McElroy
Artists: Dwayne Turner, Danny Miki, Todd McFarlane
Grade: 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint)
Grade Description: Nearly perfect with only minor imperfections that keep it from the next higher grade. The overall look is "as if it was just purchased."
CGC Key Comments: None
Owner's Key Comments: Origin of Angela
Submission Date: June 29, 2013 (Wizard World NYC)
Grade Date: August 22, 2013
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Aria 4 Signature
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Aria 4: Glow in the Dark Variant featuring Angela on the Cover. This is an oddity simply because Angela does not appear or play a part in the story of this issue in any way. So I ask... why does Angela make an appearance on the cover? I can only speculate it's a marketing gimmick to draw attention to the Aria Angela mini-series which came out a few months later. Anyway... since Angela was on the cover, I decided I must have it. FYI: This cover is also featured in black and white on the Aria Angela European Ashcan.
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Spawn 97
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Owner's Description
Publisher: Image Comics
Publication Date: July, 2000
Age: Modern Age
Writers: Brian Holguin & Todd McFarlane
Artist: Greg Capullo & Danny Miki art
Grade: 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint)
Grade Description: Nearly perfect with only minor imperfections that keep it from the next higher grade. The overall look is "as if it was just purchased."
CGC Key Comments: Angela appearance.
Grade Date: August 22, 2013
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Such a lovely pair: two Ashcan's of Aria/Angela signed by master artist Jay Anacleto at NYCC in October, 2014; both given the coveted graded of 9.8!
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Such a lovely pair: two Ashcan's of Aria/Angela signed by master artist Jay Anacleto at NYCC in October, 2014; both given the coveted graded of 9.8!
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Aria Angela: Heavenly Creatures #1: Anacleto Holofoil Variant: CGC Grade 9.8 with a Universal Blue Label
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Aria Angela 1 Signature
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Aria Angela 1 Signature
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The Portacio Holofoil Variant is not an easy one to find. I got lucky and bought a raw copy from one of my favorite places to buy comics, Lone Star Comics aka MyComicShop. I honestly did not expect it to receive a 9.8 grade; add the additional virtue of Jay Anacleto's signature which I obtained at NYComicCon in October 2014, and it bacame an instant keeper!
Currently, as of March 8, 2015, according to the CGC Census, this is the only Aria/Angela: Heavenly Creatures #1 Portacio Holofoil Variant with a Signature Series Yellow Label... making it an OAK!
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Aria Angela 1 Signature
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The Tower Records Edition is very hard to find. I got lucky when I was notified by Lone Star Comics, aka MyComicShop of its availability. Although it did not grade as high as I would like it to, it does have the unique virute of Jay Anacleto's inscription which I obtained at NYComicCon in October, 2014.
As of March 8, 2015, I understand there are a total of seven (7) CGC graded copies in the census; the one displayed here is the lone Signature Series Yellow Label example, making it an One-of-a-Kind (OAK).
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Aria Angela 2 Signature
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I was fortunate to receive this comic book raw from Lone Star Comics aka MyComicShop. On October 9, 2014, I got it signed by Jay Anacleto at NYComicCon.
Currently, as of March 8, 2015, according to the CGC Census, this is the only Aria/Angela: Heavenly Creatures #2 Gold Edition Signature Series Yellow Label example... making it an OAK!
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Aria Angela 2 Signature
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Master artist Jay Anacleto signed this beauty for me at New York Comic Con in October, 2013. I love when a signature comic comes back graded 9.8!
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Aria Angela 2 Signature
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I bought this beauty from my favorite online comic book store: Lone Star Comics, aka MyComicShop.
On October 9, 2014, I obtained Jay Anacleto's signature at NYComicCon. When it came back from CGC graded 9.8, I was floored! It's a keeper!
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Spawn 100 Modern
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Spawn 100: Angela Variant Cover/Wood Cover Artist: The "Death" of Angela.
Before co-creators Todd McFarlane and Neil Gaiman came to terms over Angela's ownership, McFarlane wrote her off in the 100th Anniversary issue of Spawn, by having Angela meet her demise at the hands of Malebolgia. Lanced in the back and through the chest with her own weapon, Angela solemnly died in the arms of Spawn. After Spawn defeated and "killed" Malebolgia, Angela's body was taken to Heaven.
This issue marks the last appearance of Angela in an Image Publication or in any comic book for that matter, until 13 years later when Angela made her debut in the Marvel Universe (616) in Age of Ultron 10.
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Age of Ultron 10 Modern
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This is it... Angela enters the Marvel Universe and eventually becomes an Asgardian... her new name: Aldrif Odinsdottir! Okay... I can live with the retro origin... but the name... Ugh! Let's stick with Angela.
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Guardians of the Galaxy 5
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Guardians of the Galaxy 5 Signature
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Signed by Sara Pichelli at NYComicCon on October 9, 2014.
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Guardians of the Galaxy 5 Modern
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This cover is a gorgeous homage to EC Comics science fiction title: Weird Science Tales.
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Guardians of the Galaxy 6 Signature
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Signed by Sara Pichelli and Justin Ponsor at NYComicCon on October 9, 2014.
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Guardians of the Galaxy 7 Signature
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Signed by Sara Pichelli and Justin Ponsor at NYComicCon on October 9, 2014.
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Guardians of the Galaxy 10 Signature
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Signed by Kevin Maguire and Justin Ponsor at NYComicCon on October 9, 2014.
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