The Vegas Comic Kingdom
GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1 (OF 6) CVR B DUSTIN NGUYEN CARD STOCK VAR (DC Comics 2025)
GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1 (OF 6) CVR B DUSTIN NGUYEN CARD STOCK VAR (DC Comics 2025)
Low stock: 2 left
Regular price
$6.00 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$6.00 USD
Unit price
per
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Couldn't load pickup availability
GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1 (OF 6) CVR B DUSTIN NGUYEN CARD STOCK VAR (DC Comics 2025)Unlock the gothic gates of intrigue with GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1, the spellbinding prequel miniseries from DC Comics by writer Brenden Fletcher, co-writer Becky Cloonan, and artist Karl Kerschl—debuting October 1, 2025! Traumatized by her villainous mother's meltdown and Batman's "rescue," freshman Olive Silverlock is shuttled to Gotham's elite academy by Bruce Wayne and Commissioner Gordon, plunging into a whirlwind of snobby elites, forbidden romances, cartographic obsessions, and lurking shadows—including a Bat-villain's insidious influence. This YA masterpiece weaves Buffy-style teen turmoil with Batman's noir mystique, unspooling emotional scars and academy enigmas in a moody, map-mad tale that's a nostalgic thrill for old fans and a fresh hook for new ones.Cover Details: Dustin Nguyen's Cover B card stock variant enchants with watercolor whimsy—Olive, Kyle, Lucy, Colton, and Pomeline sprawl in a verdant circle under dappled sunlight, bats subtly circling the frame in Nguyen's luminous, expressive style. This premium-textured treasure, evoking his Descender delicacy, is a slabbable siren call for collectors, its serene-yet-ominous vibe elevating it as the variant that captures the series' heartfelt haunt.Key Appearances: Olive Silverlock (scarred protagonist), Kyle Mizoguchi (endearing crush), Lucy Hunt (bold confidante), Colton Rivera (charismatic peer), Pomeline (enigmatic wildcard), plus Alfred Pennyworth, Headmaster Hammer, Batman (tormentor/guardian), and flashbacks to Calamity (Olive's mom). Teases Scarecrow's academy roots; ties into broader Batman lore, Gotham Knights TV echoes, and DC YA crossovers like Lumberjanes.Current Fair Market Value (FMV): Raw copies fetch $12–$18 on eBay sales six weeks post-release (from $5.99 MSRP), while CGC 9.8 slabs command $90–$120—boosted by Nguyen's watercolor acclaim, original series nostalgia, and SDCC 2025 panel fervor.Value Projections: Raw FMV slated for 50–70% ascent to $18–$30, CGC 9.8 to $140–$200 by mid-2026, ignited by NYCC reveals, HBO Max animated adaptation whispers, and the August 2026 graphic novel drop. With the comic market's 7.5% yearly surge to $26.75 billion by 2032, YA Bat-tie-ins like Gotham Knights S3 could quadruple values.Why Invest Now? Report for duty at GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR #1—this Nguyen variant's painterly poetry, trauma-laced drama, and DC dynasty potential make it a YA vault vaultable. VegasComics.com's immaculate, grading-optimized editions nab its post-debut glow in Batman's scholarly revival. Your semester of spec starts today!
