Spider-Woman #1 — Stanley “Artgerm” Lau Variant (CGC Signature Series 9.8)

CGC Signature Series, graded 9.8 (yellow label). Signed by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau and slabbed with CGC’s Signature Series authentication (signature witnessed and encapsulated 08/05/2020). Lau variant cover (variant edition) with white pages noted on the label.

Condition & grading: Encapsulated in a CGC Signature Series slab with a 9.8 grade shown on the label. Seller records previously referenced NM+ 8.5, but the certified CGC label on this slab reads 9.8 — the grade and signature authentication printed on the slab are the official grading details.

Notable features: Eye-catching Artgerm painted variant — full-cover, single-figure composition with dynamic lighting and color work typical of Stanley Lau’s popular variant covers. The book bears a clear, bold autograph on the front cover that matches CGC’s witnessed Signature Series certification. White interior pages as indicated on the label.

Collectible value & appeal: High collector interest due to Artgerm’s strong market demand for variant covers and the authenticated signature. This is a first-issue Spider-Woman variant from Marvel (May 2020), making it attractive both to Artgerm fans and modern Marvel key collectors. Slabbed Signature Series presentation increases market confidence and resaleability.

Additional observations: Lau’s signature date (08/05/2020) appears on the CGC label. The slab and label are intact and clean with no visible damage; cover art shows vivid color saturation and sharp image quality through the casing. This piece is best suited for collectors seeking a high-grade, signed Artgerm variant of Spider-Woman #1.