House of Slaughter #1: Pen & Ink, by Andrew Curry CGC 9.8,

Graded CGC Universal 9.8 with WHITE Pages. This copy is slabbed in a clean CGC holder; the blue Universal label clearly displays the 9.8 grade and the WHITE Pages designation. The slab is in essentially mint condition with no visible cracks, label detachment, or handling damage; pages remain bright with the high-contrast look expected from a white-page grade.

2024 one-shot House of Slaughter: Pen & Ink #1 — Boom! Direct Reserve Edition. Cover art by Andrew K. Curry; story credits to James Tynion IV & Tate Brombal. This Direct Reserve variant uses a black-and-white, pen-and-ink treatment that reads like a standalone illustration. The dramatic chiaroscuro, strong composition, and photographic-ready contrast make this variant especially striking for display and shelf presentation.

Collectible notes: first Pen & Ink one-shot in the House of Slaughter line (2024) presented here in a premium CGC 9.8 — a strong, marketable grade for collectors and investors. The Boom! Direct Reserve Edition is a publisher/retailer-exclusive variant that typically sees lower print runs than standard editions, increasing desirability among variant collectors. White pages preserve the artwork’s contrast and add to long-term display value.

Appeal and value: attracts fans of James Tynion IV and Tate Brombal, collectors of Boom! Studios variants, and anyone seeking a visually impactful, investment-grade graded piece. Slab and label presentation are clean and professional, making this copy suitable for display or addition to a curated collection.