Pearl #1 Set (Standard + Variant Covers) – CGC 9.8 Bundle

A bold indie noir, doubled up in pristine form.

📖 Comic Details:
This CGC-graded bundle includes two copies of Pearl #1 from D.C./Jinxworld, both published in October 2018. Created by powerhouse duo Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos, Pearl introduces a tattoo artist caught in the violent pull of Yakuza life—told through stylish storytelling and atmospheric art.

• The Standard Cover features both story and art by Bendis and Gaydos.
• The Variant Cover showcases a striking alternate design by Alex Maleev, adding a unique visual angle to the issue’s debut.

🧾 Grading:
Both issues are professionally graded CGC 9.8 with white pages, offering top-tier preservation and flawless presentation. Slabs are clean and were graded on 03/20/2024.

🔥 Significance:
Pearl marks the launch of a fresh creator-owned property under DC’s Jinxworld imprint. Its first issue, especially in both cover formats, has become a standout for collectors drawn to high-quality modern storytelling outside the mainstream superhero mold.

💎 Investment & Display:
A matched CGC 9.8 bundle that’s ideal for fans of Bendis’s creator-owned work or collectors hunting for stylish modern-era gems. Whether displayed together or kept for long-term value, this set is a sharp grab from a standout indie noir.