About the item:

Signed by hand by Frank Miller himself at the 2016 Mega Con in Orlando, Florida, this The Dark Knight Returns Gallery Edition commemorates the 30th anniversary of one of the most defining works in comics history. Sourced from the original art that has been scanned from collectors worldwide, this is the collection Batman fans have been waiting for. Featured within the hardcovers of this Smythe-sewn edition is Miller’s artwork from DKR #1-4, scanned in full color from the original black-and-white pages. Also included are the covers, related art and previously unpublished pieces showcasing Miller’s artwork as never seen before.

Graphitti Designs’ Gallery Editions replicate the look, feel and attitude of the original artwork. Every page is reproduced at original size on heavy paper stock to provide the fan and collector with museum-quality reproductions that are obtainable nowhere else.

Though the publisher was unable to locate every original from this story, the collection nevertheless represents the best presentation of the artwork from this historic series ever seen. This is your only opportunity to see the artwork that truly changed Batman forever.

Due to the books large size and weight, it has some minor wear which occurred during it’s initial shipping but it is not, of course, beat up.  It will be shipped very securely, however, to the buyer. Please note- the signature is real. It is the actual, hand-signed signature of Frank Miller. It is not a pre-printed image in the book. 

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~ Terms: 

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~Certificate of Authenticity/Provenance:

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In order to provide this guarantee to buyers - and especially those who desire said guarantee in written form, after the auction ends and payment has been received, the item information will, upon request, be uploaded to Collectors Proof.  Once uploaded, it will generate and assign the item a digital (and permanent) alpha-numeric code ("signature") linked to the primary auction photo as well as a snapshot of the complete ended eBay auction screen (offering a level of authentication and piece of mind that a mere printed certificate with an easily forged signature cannot).  Once the item has an entry on Collectors Proof the "title" of the item can then be transferred from one member (Empire Auctions) to another (the high bidder).  Not only is this a record of the guarantee of the authenticity of the item, traceable back to its original source, but it also maintains a permanent web-based record of ownership accessible from any computer with internet access.  It also allows the current owner to print out a hardcopy of a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), if desired, but without the need of actually having to protect physical paper certificates from loss or possible destruction as the documentation is permanently maintained and available online.  

Please note that this service is not available for items already independently verified for authenticity (such as CGC Signature Series Comics or pack-pulled signature cards), items that come with independent provenance from another source (which, if that is the case, will be noted in the auction description above) or items that are not in need of any authentication (such as collectibles that are not signed, or are not original artwork, etc). It is also not available for items that sell for any amount less than $49.99 (though, if desired, for a $3.00 processing fee per item, the provenance through Collectors Proof can be included).  Please note- the request for Collectors Proof should be made before payment is sent as it will be added to the eBay invoice.  If the service is requested after payment is made, the processing fee becomes $4. At $49.99 or higher, the provenance through Collectors Proof is included free of charge upon request. Please note- the guarantee that I sell only signatures I personally witnessed the signer in question autograph is real regardless of whether or not you opt for the authentication service through Collectors Proof.