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EXQUISITE CORPSES #9 CVR E INC 1:25 CHRISTIAN WARD VIRGIN VAR (MR) 1st Print
EXQUISITE CORPSES #9 CVR E INC 1:25 CHRISTIAN WARD VIRGIN VAR (MR) 1st Print
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Dive into the savage mid-season frenzy of Exquisite Corpses #9 Cover E INC 1:25 Christian Ward Virgin Variant (MR), masterfully helmed by James Tynion IV, Pornsak Pichetshote, and the Corpse Crew featuring art by Valentine De Landro and framing by Michael Walsh, published by Image Comics! Releasing on January 21, 2026, this pivotal chapter obliterates the tournament's fragile order—betrayals ignite, killers drop masks to reveal shocking truths, and Oak Valley's civilians fully embrace their killer instincts amid skyrocketing carnage and crumbling alliances. The elite sponsors reel as the game erupts into total anarchy, packing brutal kills, mind-bending twists, and unrelenting action-horror in this collaborative phenomenon redefining the genre.Cover DetailsThe Cover E 1:25 Incentive Virgin Variant by Eisner-winning artist Christian Ward delivers his explosive, colorful, otherworldly style—vibrant surrealism, dynamic horror elements, and haunting beauty reimagined for the series' escalating mayhem. As a rare 1:25 incentive ratio virgin edition (logo-free, pure art focus, limited print run for retailers), its premium scarcity, Ward's signature psychedelic intensity, and thematic resonance with the killers' chaotic descent make it an elite grail for collectors chasing high-ratio incentives and standout artistic covers in Image's hottest horror line.Key AppearancesSpotlights the fracturing elite assassin roster (escalating betrayals, unmaskings, and shifting threats from fan-favorites across the arcs), plus townsfolk crossing irreversible lines into murder. Drives the 13-issue season toward its explosive #13 finale, expanding the high-stakes world with strong ties to Exquisite Corpses: The Game and potential multi-year franchise growth, including media adaptations.Current Fair Market Value (FMV)With the series' massive sales (over 500,000 copies early), critical acclaim, and Ward's prestige on incentives, raw 1:25 copies trade at $30-50 on eBay pre-sales, driven by rarity and variant collector demand. CGC 9.8 slabs estimate $120-180, reflecting scarcity for graded high-ratio incentives and mid-season hype.Value ProjectionsAmid the comic market's 7.5% annual growth to $26.75 billion by 2032, raw copies could surge to $70-120+ in the next year, fueled by Corpse Tour events, Comic-Con buzz, season climax buildup, and emerging adaptations. CGC 9.8 slabs may rocket to $300+, amplified by Tynion's dominance, Ward's rising cover acclaim, and the franchise's explosive legacy.Why Invest Now?This rare incentive chapter fuses Tynion and Pichetshote's razor-sharp tension, De Landro's visceral interiors, and Ward's breathtaking virgin cover with tremendous upside in Image's premier horror event. Secure grading-ready copies from VegasComics.com today—don't miss this 1:25 Christian Ward variant as the kills, chaos, and values skyrocket!
