Collecting comics can mean choosing between a specific signature pairing, a lower-listed-price variant, and a graded special edition. Here, the key divide is clear: the two *Terminal #1* ashcans center on different double-signed names, *QUEEN IN BLACK #1* is the Brand New blind-bag swimsuit variant, and *Dungeon Crawler Carl #0* combines a CGC 9.8 designation with an Issue #0 special-edition format.
Quick take
Choose the *Terminal #1* ashcans when the named signing combination is the main reason for buying. Pick David Finch and Robert Kirkham if Finch is the draw; select Art Adams and Robert Kirkham if Adams is the preferred name. *QUEEN IN BLACK #1 BLIND BAG EXCLUSIVE SWIMSUIT VAR DAVID NAKAYAMA* is the clear route for shoppers centered on the lowest listed price and a Brand New superhero single issue. *Dungeon Crawler Carl #0 CGC 9.8 Keven Mallqui Exclusive Ltd 450* is for collectors who want the listed CGC 9.8 grade, an Issue #0, and a limited-to-450 exclusive.
Listed-price comparison
| Comic collectible | Listed price | Relative position |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed David Finch and Robert Kirkham | USD 100.00 | |
| Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed Art Adams and Robert Kirkham | USD 100.00 | |
| QUEEN IN BLACK #1 BLIND BAG EXCLUSIVE SWIMSUIT VAR DAVID NAKAYAMA PRE-SALE 7/29 | USD 14.99 | |
| Dungeon Crawler Carl #0 CGC 9.8 Keven Mallqui Exclusive Ltd 450 - PRE-ORDER 7/15 | USD 99.00 |
The two *Terminal #1* ashcans sit at the highest listed price, while *Dungeon Crawler Carl #0* is close behind. *QUEEN IN BLACK #1* occupies a distinctly different entry point in the group.
Decision matrix
- Your priority is David Finch: Choose the David Finch and Robert Kirkham *Terminal #1* ashcan. It is a Modern Age, English-language, single-issue comic with Finch named as cover artist.
- Your priority is Art Adams: Choose the Art Adams and Robert Kirkham *Terminal #1* ashcan. It matches the other ashcan on format, issue number, era, general-audience designation, and Acceptable condition, while changing the named signing combination.
- You want a Brand New superhero single issue at the lowest listed price: Choose *QUEEN IN BLACK #1*. Its title identifies the blind-bag exclusive swimsuit variant, and David Nakayama is named as artist/writer.
- You want an Issue #0 with a CGC 9.8 designation: Choose *Dungeon Crawler Carl #0*. The listing describes it as a first-printing variant-cover special edition and identifies it as limited to 450.
Product notes
Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed David Finch and Robert Kirkham
This ashcan makes sense for a *Terminal #1* collector drawn specifically to the David Finch and Robert Kirkham double-signed pairing. David Finch is also named as cover artist, giving the edition a clear Finch-focused angle beyond the title's signing callout. It is a Modern Age single issue, Issue Number 1, in English, for a general audience. The limitation is the listed Acceptable condition at USD 100.00, so the appeal rests on the named creators and ashcan format rather than a Brand New condition designation. Choose it when Finch is the deciding name in the comparison.
Terminal #1 Ashcan Double Signed Art Adams and Robert Kirkham
The Art Adams and Robert Kirkham edition is the appropriate alternative when the Art Adams signature is more compelling than the David Finch pairing. Like its companion *Terminal #1* ashcan, it is a Modern Age, English-language Issue Number 1 single issue for a general audience, so the central choice is the named signers rather than format. Its listed price is also USD 100.00. The tradeoff is that it is marked Acceptable condition, making it a more targeted pick for someone seeking the Adams and Kirkham combination than for someone whose priority is a Brand New comic.
QUEEN IN BLACK #1 BLIND BAG EXCLUSIVE SWIMSUIT VAR DAVID NAKAYAMA PRE-SALE 7/29
For a shopper who wants the lowest listed price in this group, this *QUEEN IN BLACK #1* entry stands apart at USD 14.99. The title identifies a blind-bag exclusive swimsuit variant and names David Nakayama; the comic is also listed as Brand New, a Modern Age single issue, and part of the superheroes genre. It is the most natural choice for collecting a David Nakayama-associated variant without moving into the price tier of the signed ashcans or the graded Issue #0. The limitation is its blind-bag exclusive framing, which is a different collecting proposition from choosing a specific double-signed ashcan.
Dungeon Crawler Carl #0 CGC 9.8 Keven Mallqui Exclusive Ltd 450 - PRE-ORDER 7/15
Choose *Dungeon Crawler Carl #0* when a CGC 9.8 designation and Issue #0 format are the defining goals. The comic is listed as Brand New and is described as a first-printing, variant-cover special edition; its title also identifies the Keven Mallqui exclusive as limited to 450. That combination creates a distinct lane beside the signed *Terminal #1* ashcans and the *QUEEN IN BLACK #1* blind-bag variant. At USD 99.00, it is close to the highest listed-price tier. Its limitation is that the collecting focus is the graded Issue #0 exclusive rather than a named double-signed *Terminal* ashcan.
Final recommendation by use case
Pick the David Finch *Terminal #1* ashcan for the Finch and Kirkham pairing, or the Art Adams *Terminal #1* ashcan for the Adams and Kirkham pairing. Pick *QUEEN IN BLACK #1* for the lowest listed-price route and its Brand New David Nakayama blind-bag variant. Pick *Dungeon Crawler Carl #0* when the CGC 9.8, Issue #0, first-printing variant-cover, and limited-to-450 combination is the intended focus.
