About the item: Vault Collectibles exclusive variant cover to Action Comics #1,000, with artwork by comics legend Dave Dorman, is entitled ?The Heroes Journey? and incorporates five major themes of the Superman mythos; the Clark Kent/Superman duality, the destruction of Krypton, Jonathan and Martha Kent raising the young Kal-El, Daily Planet reporter and ?Superman?s Girl Friend,? Lois Lane, and finally the never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way as embodied in the America flag. Signed by hand by not only Dorman but also contributing artists Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Jerry Ordway, Walt Simonson, Luise Simonson, Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Kevin Nowlan, John Romita, Jr., John Workman, and Laura Martin. In near mint/mint condition, it will be shipped with the utmost care. Please note- the signatures are real. They are the actual, hand-signed signatures of the comic creators stated. They are not pre-printed images or facsimile signatures. Certificate of Authenticity/Provenance: Excepting pack-pulled autograph trading cards, CGC Signature Series, signed Sideshow prints, and like collectibles, all autographed items Vault Collectibles sells were personally witnessed, by myself, being signed by the writer, artist, or celebrity in question. No third party is involved. Further, art sketches - and most published original art I sell - were obtained directly from the artist themselves. For buyers desiring this guarantee in written form, this statement guarantees that the above referenced item is as stated in the listing description. A screen capture of the completed auction page, which includes this statement of provenance, may be saved by the buyer as a digital file or print off in hardcopy form. As this serves as written proof of said guarantee, no physical documentation will be included in the package when the item is mailed. J. Brian O?Bryant VaultCollectibles dba as empire.auctions