{"product_id":"nexus-2-1982-graded-cgc-9-4","title":"Nexus #2 (1982) Graded CGC 9.4 NM","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis copy of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNexus #2\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—published by \u003cb\u003eCapital Comics\u003c\/b\u003e in 1982—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\u003eIndependent \u0026amp; Bronze Age Sci-Fi Milestone:\u003c\/b\u003e Created by writer \u003cb\u003eMike Baron\u003c\/b\u003e and legendary artist \u003cb\u003eSteve Rude\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNexus\u003c\/i\u003e stands as one of the most critically acclaimed independent comic series of the 1980s. Published in a distinct, magazine-sized black-and-white format with color covers (including flexible flexi-disc record inserts in original distributions), these early Capital Comics issues introduced the cosmic executioner Horatio Hellpop. Steve Rude's brilliant, Alex Toth-inspired artwork and sleek design helped launch the 1980s indie comic revolution.\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 1982 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 status remain preserved indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Capital Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49012471791786,"sku":"4696995002","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/3052\/4074\/files\/CGC4696995-002_OBV.jpg?v=1785952331","url":"https:\/\/digitalheroes.com\/products\/nexus-2-1982-graded-cgc-9-4","provider":"Digital Heroes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}