Black Lightning #1 (DC, 4/77) CBCS 4.5 VG+ (1st app. BLACK LIGHTING) "signature"

Description: BLACK LIGHTING #1, CBCS 4.5 Very Good+1977, Origin and 1st appearance of BLACK LIGHTNING (Jefferson Pierce) Witnessed Signature: TREVOR VON EEDEN 4/9/2022 (artist and co-creator of Black Lightning) BLACK LIGHTNING (Jefferson Pierce) is historically an important character in comic books as he is DC Comics first African American superhero to headline his own series! Academic by day, urban avenger by night, Jefferson Pierce has fought all levels of crime and corruption as a solo hero, a Justice Leaguer, and an Outsider. Jefferson Pierce grew up poor and with few expectations put on him. But rather than coast through life, he decided to challenge himself at every turn. As an adult, he entered the Olympics and won three gold medals. He furthered his education, then turned to teaching so he could help young people realize their own potential as he had. But gang violence and criminals kept threatening his community and his students, which is when Jefferson Pierce decided to no longer hide from the metahuman abilities he had been born with and started fighting evil as Black Lightning.While some vigilantes just want to stop crime or punish criminals, Black Lightning tries to help communities become stronger. As a superhero, he wants to be an example that people can fight back against predators and opportunists. As an educator, he tells kids that who they are in life is their own choice, regardless of circumstances. Whether on his own or with teams such as the Justice League and the Outsiders, Black Lightning will always strike when justice is needed. Type of Holder: Signature Degree Of Restoration: Publisher: Marvel Page Quality: OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages CBCS Grading Comments: Witnessed Signature: Trevor Von Eeden BayshoreComics Comments: Offered here is an example of a popular Bronze Age DC issue, which features the Origin and 1st appearance of Jefferson Pierce as BLACK LIGHTNING. Offered here is a mid-grade example of this issue, certified at CBCS's VF+ 4.5 tier with near newsstand-fresh Off-White to White Pages. CBCS Grader Notes: Spine stress, tears & spine corner wear breaks color, general wear, creases, bends and soiling, six center wraps detached from bottom staple. FAST SHIPPING Same or next business day shipping for all orders Monday - Friday Free shipping for all orders over $50.00 For orders under $50.00, additional items ship for only .25 cents each For international orders I offer the Global shipping program Orders ship professionally packaged and Will arrive in the condition described. BayshoreComics New auctions start every Week… don’t miss out on these great buys!! BayshoreComics offers a large selection of high caliber Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Trading Cards… and Much More! I have 45+ years’ experience in the comic book business, buying, selling, retail and conventions. I am also a comic book collector and love sharing my comic book experience with all my customers. I am very conscientious when grading raw (ungraded) comics. I adhere to the grading standards laid out in the Overstreet Grading Guide. Mistakes are rare, but in the event of a problem with your purchase, please contact me and I will take care of it. I want you to be happy with your purchase and return to buy from me again. All raw comics ship bagged and boarded! Feel free to contact me with any questions. Sign up for my newsletter for special discounts and offers. Thanks for looking.

Price: 211.65 USD

Location: Tampa, Florida

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Convention/Event: CBCS in-house signing

Variant Type: Newsstand Edition

Signed By: Trevor Von Eeden

Tradition: US Comics

Certification Number: 22-0C78E8B-001

Vintage: Yes

Autograph Authentication Number: 22-0C78E8B-001

Format: Single Issue

Language: English

Autograph Authentication: Comic Book Certification Service (CBCS)

Superhero Team: Justice League of America, Outsiders

Personalized: No

Style: Color

Features: First Character Appearance, Key Issue, CGC Graded Comic, Witnessed Signature: TREVOR VON EEDEN

Artist/Writer: Tony Isabella, Trevor Von Eeden, Frank Spinger

Character: Black Lightning

Signed: Yes

Cover Artist: Rich Buckler, Frank Springer

Series Title: Black Lightning

Ex Libris: No

Universe: DC Universe

Grade: 4.5 Very Good+

Publisher: DC Comics

Inscribed: No

Intended Audience: General Audience

Story Title: 1st appearance & origin of BLACK LIGHTNING

Publication Year: 1977

Type: Comic Book

Issue Number: 1

Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)

Professional Grader: Comic Book Certification Service (CBCS)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime & Thriller, Drama, Fantasy, Historical & Mythological, Horror & Sci-Fi, Illustration, Martial Arts, Monster, Movie,TV & Music, Movie & TV, Mystery, Science Fiction, Superheroes, Supernatural, Suspense, TV-Comic

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States