Choosing among comics collectibles often comes down to one clear tension: do you want named signatures on a single issue, an illustration-focused softcover, or the surprise element of a blind bag? This group spans $14.99 to $100, with two Terminal #1 ashcans aimed at signature-focused collectors, a San Diego Comic Con art book, and a superhero blind-bag variant.
Quick take
Pick between the two Terminal #1 ashcans based on the featured signer pairing: Art Adams and Robert Kirkham on one, David Finch and Robert Kirkham on the other. Both are Modern Age single issues in Acceptable condition. The SDCC 2026 OUTRAGE The Art of FRANK CHO Book is the choice for a Brand New convention-exclusive softcover. QUEEN IN BLACK #1 is the lowest-priced entry and combines a Brand New single issue with a blind-bag exclusive swimsuit-variant angle.
Listed price comparison
| Comics collectible | Format and condition | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed Art Adams and Robert Kirkham | Single Issue; Acceptable | USD 100.00 | |
| Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed David Finch and Robert Kirkham | Single Issue; Acceptable | USD 100.00 | |
| SDCC 2026 OUTRAGE The Art of FRANK CHO Book ILLUSTRATION Comic Con EXCLUSIVE New | Softcover; Brand New | USD 99.99 | |
| QUEEN IN BLACK #1 BLIND BAG EXCLUSIVE SWIMSUIT VAR DAVID NAKAYAMA PRE-SALE 7/29 | Single Issue; Brand New | USD 14.99 |
Decision matrix
- For an Art Adams and Robert Kirkham signature pairing: choose the Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed Art Adams and Robert Kirkham.
- For a David Finch-focused Terminal #1 selection: choose the Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed David Finch and Robert Kirkham; David Finch is also named as cover artist.
- For a convention-exclusive illustration book: choose the SDCC 2026 OUTRAGE The Art of FRANK CHO Book ILLUSTRATION Comic Con EXCLUSIVE New.
- For the lowest listed price and a superhero blind-bag format: choose QUEEN IN BLACK #1 BLIND BAG EXCLUSIVE SWIMSUIT VAR DAVID NAKAYAMA PRE-SALE 7/29.
Product notes
Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed Art Adams and Robert Kirkham
The appeal here is direct: Terminal #1 is an ashcan-format single issue with a double-signed Art Adams and Robert Kirkham pairing in the title. That makes it the clearest fit for a collector whose priority is that specific signature combination rather than a convention art book or a blind-bag variant. It is also identified as a Modern Age comic, issue number 1, in English, with Image Comics named as publisher. The tradeoff is condition: Acceptable is the stated grade, so the focus should be on the named signed ashcan rather than a Brand New condition designation. At USD 100.00, it sits at the top of this comparison's price range.
Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed David Finch and Robert Kirkham
Choose this Terminal #1 ashcan when David Finch is the deciding name. The title pairs Finch with Robert Kirkham in a double-signed issue, while the attributes also identify Finch as the cover artist. Like the Art Adams alternative, it is a Modern Age English-language single issue, issue number 1, intended for a general audience. That shared format makes the signer and cover-artist distinction the meaningful way to choose between the two Terminal editions. Its limitation is again the Acceptable condition designation, which differs from the Brand New status attached to the Frank Cho book and Queen in Black comic. The listed price matches the Art Adams and Robert Kirkham Terminal ashcan.
SDCC 2026 OUTRAGE The Art of FRANK CHO Book ILLUSTRATION Comic Con EXCLUSIVE New
This selection is for a Frank Cho illustration-book direction rather than a standard comic-issue focus. The softcover format, Brand New condition, San Diego Comic Con association, and Convention Exclusive feature give it a distinct place beside the two Terminal #1 ashcans. It works best when the appeal is an OUTRAGE art book connected to SDCC 2026 and a softcover collectible format. The main limitation is equally straightforward: a softcover illustration book serves a different collecting goal from a signed single issue or a superhero blind-bag variant. Its USD 99.99 listed price places it close to the two $100 Terminal ashcans.
QUEEN IN BLACK #1 BLIND BAG EXCLUSIVE SWIMSUIT VAR DAVID NAKAYAMA PRE-SALE 7/29
QUEEN IN BLACK #1 is the natural choice for someone drawn to a Brand New superhero single issue with a blind-bag exclusive swimsuit-variant concept. The title's blind-bag framing creates a more surprise-oriented purchase than either named Terminal signature pairing, while issue number 1, English language, and general-audience attributes keep it firmly in comic-book territory. It is also the only selection in this group with the Superheroes genre listed. The limitation is that a blind-bag format is less targeted for a collector who wants a known, specifically named cover or signature pairing before choosing. At USD 14.99, it is the lowest listed-price option here.
Final recommendation by use case
Choose Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed Art Adams and Robert Kirkham for the Art Adams and Robert Kirkham pairing. Choose Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed David Finch and Robert Kirkham when the David Finch cover-artist connection matters most. Choose SDCC 2026 OUTRAGE The Art of FRANK CHO Book ILLUSTRATION Comic Con EXCLUSIVE New for a Brand New SDCC-linked softcover art book. Choose QUEEN IN BLACK #1 BLIND BAG EXCLUSIVE SWIMSUIT VAR DAVID NAKAYAMA PRE-SALE 7/29 for the lowest listed-price route and a blind-bag superhero variant.
