Two absolutely stunning foil-embossed Lady Death editions just returned from CBCS — and they look incredible slabbed. These Chaos! Comics foil variants are some of the most eye-catching and collectible editions in the entire Lady Death run, combining embossed artwork with reflective foil finishes that pop under any light.
📸 My copies:
Gold Foil – Lady Death III: The Odyssey #1 (CBCS 9.8)
Silver Foil – Lady Death IV: The Crucible #1 (CBCS 9.4)
⚔️ Book Details
Lady Death III: The Odyssey #1 — Gold Foil Embossed Edition
CBCS Grade: 9.8 (White Pages)
Publisher: Chaos! Comics
Cover Artist: Steven Hughes
Edition Type: Gold foil + embossed cover
Notes: High-grade embossed foils are extremely hard to find due to scuffing and surface sensitivity.
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Lady Death IV: The Crucible #1 — Silver Foil Embossed Edition
CBCS Grade: 9.4 (White Pages)
Publisher: Chaos! Comics
Cover Artist: Steven Hughes
Edition Type: Silver foil + embossed cover
Notes: Another gorgeous Hughes piece, with deep embossing and high reflectivity.
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🔥 Why These Editions Matter
While not metal, these Chaos! Comics foil-embossed variants are still premium collector items.
Their appeal comes from:
Heavy embossing
Reflective gold and silver foil finishes
Classic 1990s Chaos! Comics production style
Stunning Steven Hughes artwork
Scarcity in high grade due to surface scratching and foil imperfections
The 9.8 Gold Foil Odyssey is especially impressive — foil books are notorious for manufacturing defects, fingerprints, and micro-scratches that tank grades.
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🎨 Steven Hughes: The Iconic Lady Death Artist
Both covers come from Steven Hughes, the defining artist of the early Lady Death era. His embossed foil covers are some of the most recognizable and beloved Chaos! Comics collectibles.
These two slabs are gorgeous representations of that era — bold, reflective, and full of attitude.
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📌 Collector Notes
Both books are highly collectible 1990s foil editions
Embossed foils are extremely condition-sensitive
CBCS slabs greatly help protect the foil surfaces
Ideal for Lady Death collectors, Chaos! fans, and 90s foil variant enthusiasts
A matched pair (gold + silver) makes a beautiful display set.
Stay nerdy,
Randell
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