Venom #1 (2018) Megacon 2018 Exclusive C — Mike Mayhew Signed & Sketch CBCS 9.8

CBCS 9.8 (White pages). Near-mint condition slabbed collectible — witnessed signature and original sketch by cover artist Mike Mayhew (sketch dated 07/01/2020) as noted on the label.

Megacon 2018 Exclusive C variant (Virgin cover) — cover by Mike Mayhew. Interior art by Ryan Stegman & JP Mayer with story by Donny Cates. Notable for the first appearance of Rex Strickland. The combination of a convention-exclusive variant, a witnessed Mayhew signature and an in-slab sketch makes this a standout piece for Venom collectors.

Grading and features: CBCS graded 9.8 with white pages; witnessed signature + sketch recorded on the label (date 7/1/2020). Virgin cover variant and convention-exclusive print run increase scarcity compared with standard retail editions. Clean high-grade preservation in the slab.

Collectible/playability notes: This is primarily a collector-focused item — high appeal to Venom/Donny Cates runs, Mike Mayhew fans, and variant/artist-signed collectors. The sketch by the cover artist adds one-of-a-kind originality that typically commands a premium over unsigned or merely signed variants. The book’s 9.8 grade preserves resale and display value for serious collectors.