STAKE PRESENTS JESSAMY #3 (OF 3) Cvr B KissKiss Var (MR)Unveil the blood-soaked secrets of the New World in the explosive finale of Stake Presents: Jessamy #3, where writer David A. Byrne concludes a harrowing tale alongside artist Francesca Fantini—published by Massive Publishing on December 10, 2025. As ancient enforcer Jessamy storms the Château de Sang et des Fleurs, the plantation's mythic horrors ignite in a frenzy of vampiric betrayals, enslaved defiance, and fragile pacts between humans and the undead, shattering the veil of secrecy that binds the Stake world. Set 250 years before Angel "Stake" Beltrán Stinson’s saga, this climactic issue blends gothic intrigue, historical reckoning, and supernatural fury, a must-read for fans of vampire lore's darkest underbelly and Byrne's unflinching mythos!Cover Details: Cover B is a sultry variant by KissKiss, the acclaimed pinup artist known for her provocative work on Dynamite's Red Sonja and Zenescope's Grimm Fairy Tales, delivering a crimson-hued portrait of Jessamy in feral allure amid swirling plantation shadows and fanged temptations—KissKiss's lush, anatomical precision and dramatic sensuality fusing erotic menace with gothic dread for a mature, hypnotic intensity. It's a collector's cornerstone for its thematic crescendo of blood and desire, KissKiss's crossover prestige from indie erotica, and premium finale allure in Massive's variant lineup.Key Appearances: Spotlights Jessamy in her relentless hunt, clashing with plantation overlords, the boastful farmhand, and enigmatic Barnard amid enslaved allies like Emmie. Culminates the Stake Presents prequel, weaving into Angel: Stake's core lore and broader vampire enforcer arcs, while priming ties to potential streaming adaptations in a post-Interview with the Vampire revival.Current Fair Market Value (FMV): Raw copies trade at $6–$12 on eBay pre-sales, driven by Byrne's Kickstarter buzz and Fantini's art draw. CGC 9.8 slabs fetch $45–$70, boosted by early grading for indie vampire minis and KissKiss variant demand.Value Projections: Raw values could surge 50–80% to $9–$22 by mid-2026, with CGC 9.8 slabs hitting $90–$140 amid Comic-Con panels and Stake TV pilots. The comic market's 7.5% annual growth to $26.75 billion by 2032, per industry forecasts, fuels this—catalyzed by gothic streaming booms and Byrne variant hunts.Why Invest Now? Snag this vampiric valediction for Byrne's mythic reckoning, Fantini's evocative art, and KissKiss's seductive cover in Stake's shadowy empire. VegasComics.com offers grading-ready copies primed for CGC, locking in gains as the bloodline endures—embrace the whisper before it screams!