First Impression Comics & Pressing is offering comic fans the opportunity to obtain an autograph or a sketch by James O’Barr, the creator of The Crow.

“We’re excited to announce the launch of our Fall CGC Signature Series opportunities. This is exclusive access to James O’Barr at a time when conventions are cancelled, and many autograph opportunities are limited due to COVID-19. This signing opportunity will include both remarks and sketch opportunities with additional signings to be announced in the future,” Kyle Vargas of First Impression Comics & Pressing, said.

The Crow was published in 1989 by Caliber Press and has gone on to sell more than 750,000 copies worldwide. In 1994, The Crow was adapted into a movie which starred actor Brandon Lee. The film went on to spawn three sequels and a television series. 

The James O’Barr signing is brought to collectors by Constar.

Raw signatures are $45. Remark prices include Funko Pop! for $60 (must have complete pop) and comic cover for $80 (pricing includes signature). Sketch covers or 9” x 11” art board include black and white sketch cover – head for $150, black and white sketch cover – torso for $175, black and white sketch cover – full body for $275, and water color for $425.

CGC Signature Series certification adds $45 for comics and $30 for a 9” x 11” sketch.

Standard and express tiers are available for an additional fee.

Pressing for 1976 or newer is $12, 1975 or older is $15, and prepping/cracking slabs is $5 per book.

Shipping charges for slabbed books is $14 for the first book, $2 each additional book. Books will be shipped from the grading company directly to the customer. (UPS/FEDEX) USPS shipping is an additional cost. No combined shipping is available with any other private signing events. Charges for raw books are exact cost for shipping books and international shipping is the exact cost for raw or graded.

Books and payments need to be in-hand no later than October 30, 2020. Submissions must include name, address, phone number, and email address on the back of each book. All books submitted must be prepped for signatures.

A video with details on how to prep books is available on YouTube.

Ship comics for the signing to First Impression Comics and Pressing, Attention: James O’Barr Signing, 9013 Redcastle Drive, Tinley Park, Illinois 60487.

Questions can be sent to firstimpressionpressing@gmail.com and other information is available on their Facebook page.