So I bought this VIRGIN VARIANT SIGNED BY MICO SUAYAN CGC 9.8 $129.99 – It claims there are only 1000 is existence – He sells three versions of the book – virgin, virgin signed and virgin signed remarqued. How can i finf out how many of each?
Nice grab—Mico Suayan virgin variant CGC 9.8 signed? That’s already in “speculator’s grail” territory. But yeah, the “limited to 1000” claim can be squishy unless broken down properly.
Here’s how to dig up (or squeeze out) the print distribution among **virgin**, **virgin signed**, and **virgin signed + remarqued**:
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### 🕵️♂️ Step-by-Step Sleuthing
#### 1. **Publisher Info (Ground Zero)**
– Check the **publisher’s official listing** for that specific issue/variant.
– If this is from a major publisher (e.g., Dynamite, Image, etc.), they sometimes list the full breakdown on their website or via distributor solicitations (Previewsworld, Lunar, Diamond).
– Smaller publishers or exclusives may do this via **Kickstarter**, **Whatnot**, or their own store.
#### 2. **Mico Suayan’s Store or Site**
– Mico (or his rep) often sells directly. Check:
– [MicoSuayanArt.com](https://www.micosuayanart.com) (if active)
– His **Facebook** or **Instagram** page where he posts drop announcements
– Descriptions usually say “Limited to 100 signed” or “50 remarqued” if that’s the case.
#### 3. **Certificate of Authenticity (COA)**
– If your copy came with a COA, it might state:
– “#X of 1000 total”
– Or even more granular: “#X of 250 signed copies”
#### 4. **CGC Census Data**
– Go to [CGC Census](https://www.cgccomics.com/census/) and search the exact issue and variant.
– It can tell you how many total of that variant have been graded at 9.8, including signed/remarqued ones.
– While not definitive for print run, it gives market circulation hints.
#### 5. **eBay & Online Marketplaces**
– Search sold listings for your variant.
– Often sellers copy/paste publisher/seller info, including breakdowns.
– Use “remarque / signed / virgin / Mico / 1 of 1000” in keyword combos.
#### 6. **Email the Seller / Distributor**
– If bought from an exclusive variant shop (e.g., Comic Mint, Unknown Comics), shoot them a message.
– They sometimes co-produce variants and can confirm the print allocation.
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### 🤔 What’s Most Likely?
Here’s a common structure for 1000 print runs:
– **700** Virgin (unsigned)
– **250** Virgin Signed
– **50** Virgin Signed + Remarqued
But that’s **just a guess** unless confirmed from the source.
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