{"product_id":"nexus-1-1981-graded-cgc-9-4-nm","title":"Nexus #1 (1981) Graded CGC 9.4 NM","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis copy of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNexus #1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—published by \u003cb\u003eCapital Comics\u003c\/b\u003e in 1981—has been professionally evaluated, graded, and encapsulated by \u003cb\u003eCGC (Certified Guaranty Company)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Independent Debut \u0026amp; Sci-Fi Landmark:\u003c\/b\u003e Created by writer \u003cb\u003eMike Baron\u003c\/b\u003e and legendary artist \u003cb\u003eSteve Rude\u003c\/b\u003e, this historical premier issue marks the \u003cb\u003e1st appearance of Nexus (Horatio Hellpop)\u003c\/b\u003e and the debut of Capital Comics. Originally released in a distinct, magazine-sized format featuring Steve Rude's iconic Alex Toth-inspired artwork, \u003ci\u003eNexus\u003c\/i\u003e became a cornerstone of the 1980s independent comic movement, winning multiple Eisner Awards and launching one of indie comics' most celebrated sci-fi sagas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat a 9.4 Means:\u003c\/b\u003e A CGC grade of \u003cb\u003e9.4 Near Mint\u003c\/b\u003e represents a high-grade, near-pristine collectible. The issue displays vibrant original colors, sharp corners, and exceptional cover gloss, showing only tiny, barely discernible defects (such as a minuscule spine stress mark or faint corner tick) consistent with high-grade preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Authenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e CGC experts independently verify that the book is an official, original 1st printing from 1981 and confirm its condition before sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePermanent Preservation:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in CGC’s archival-quality, tamper-evident plastic shell (\"slab\"), this heavy-duty casing protects the delicate 1980s paper stock from dust, moisture, UV degradation, and handling wear—ensuring its historical value and high-grade key status remain preserved indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Capital Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49012580384938,"sku":"4696995005","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/3052\/4074\/files\/CGC4696995-005_OBV.jpg?v=1785953243","url":"https:\/\/digitalheroes.com\/products\/nexus-1-1981-graded-cgc-9-4-nm","provider":"Digital Heroes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}