Civil War II #1 (2016) — John Tyler Christopher "Negative Space" Variant — CGC 9.8 WP

Slabbed CGC Universal Grade 9.8 — White Pages.

Near‑mint plus condition as presented in the CGC holder: sharp corners, clean spine, and bright, even cover color consistent with an upper‑tier 9.8 example. The blue CGC label identifies this as the John Tyler Christopher variant (listed on the label as “Negative Space”) and the white‑page designation is noted. No restoration is indicated on the CGC label.

Cover and credits: Minimalistic Iron Man cover by John Tyler Christopher (the “Negative Space” Christopher Iron Man). Story by Brian Michael Bendis with interior art by David Marquez. Published by Marvel Comics, Civil War II series, issue #1 (2016).

Notable features: This is the sought‑after Christopher variant that emphasizes bold, flat colors and a clean silhouette — no foil, embossing, or novelty printing on the cover, just striking graphic design that displays exceptionally well behind a slab. The slab and label are intact and clean with no visible dents, spine roll, or corner wear within the holder.

Collectible appeal and value: Christopher’s minimalistic variants are popular with variant‑cover collectors and Marvel event collectors due to limited distribution and distinctive visual impact. Combined with the CGC 9.8 grade and white pages, this copy sits in the high end for variant collectors and those assembling high‑grade display runs. Strong shelf presence makes it attractive for display or for resellers targeting variant‑focused buyers.

Additional observations: The flat, graphic composition photographs and displays cleanly behind the slab, and the white pages further support long‑term preservation and desirability for high‑grade runs. The label explicitly names the Christopher variant and the “Negative Space” designation, which is helpful for collectors tracking specific variant attributions.