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Champions #1 — CGC Graded 9.8 Near Mint/Mint | Dynamic Forces Exclusive Variant Publisher: Marvel Comics | Release: October 2016 Writer: Mark Waid | Interior Artist: Humberto Ramos | Variant Cover: John Cassaday Limited to 7,500 Copies This is a stunning CGC-graded 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint) copy of Champions #1 in the Dynamic Forces Exclusive Variant by superstar artist John Cassaday — limited to just 7,500 copies. Cassaday's cover is a deliberate and loving homage to the original Gil Kane Champions #1 cover from October 1975, reimagining the classic composition with the all-new modern team in place of the original roster. 🔑 KEY ISSUE — YES, MAJOR 1st appearance and origin of the new Champions team — Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Nova (Sam Alexander), Hulk (Amadeus Cho), Viv Vision, and time-displaced Cyclops 1st appearance of the Champions as a team unit — a landmark moment in modern Marvel history All six core members are among Marvel's most popular and media-prominent young heroes, with Miles Morales and Kamala Khan both appearing in major films and animated series Created by Mark Waid, one of Marvel's most celebrated writers About This Variant: John Cassaday's cover pays homage to the original Gil Kane Champions #1 cover from October 1975. The original 1975 team featured Angel, Iceman, Black Widow, Ghost Rider, and Hercules — Cassaday masterfully updates the iconic layout for the 2016 roster. Limited to 7,500 copies, this is a scarce and desirable edition of this key first issue, and at a 9.8 CGC grade, a true high-grade example of an already limited book. A premier collectible combining a major modern key, a legendary cover artist, a beloved classic homage, and a top-tier CGC grade — ideal for Champions fans, Miles Morales or Kamala Khan collectors, and Marvel variant enthusiasts alike. Ships bagged, boarded, and protected in a Gemini mailer.