CGC Announces Private Signing with Nick Dragotta, Scott Snyder, Daniel Warren Johnson, Jock and Clay Mann

In association with Felix Comic Art and Comic Sketch Art, five powerhouse creators' work on one of 2025’s hottest titles, Absolute Batman — Nick Dragotta, Scott Snyder, Daniel Warren Johnson, Jock and Clay Mann — are set for an exclusive CGC Signature Series signing!

These creators have been been exciting fans in DC’s Absolute Batman, leading the series to blow up into one of the hottest titles on shelves. Its momentum continues to grow, as Jock delivered our first look at the haunting visuals for Absolute Batman #15, the landmark chapter that introduced the demonic Absolute Joker and sent collectors scrambling. Daniel Warren Johnson added his own surge of energy with his work on the series’ Annual #1, a standout installment that showed how elastic and ambitious this world can be.

Nick Dragotta is the co-creator of Absolute Batman and the creator of the new limited series from Image Comics, Ghost Cage. Prior to that, he was the artist/co-creator (with writer Jonathan Hickman) on the acclaimed series East of West. Earlier in his career, he was a longtime Marvel artist on such titles as Fantastic Four, Vengeance, X-Statix and more. Most notably, Dragotta co-created the character America Chavez, who was brought to life in the MCU’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2022.

Scott Snyder is an award-winning writer who has written comics for both DC and Marvel, including Batman, Batman: Gates of Gotham, Detective Comics, The Last Knight on Earth, Dark Nights: Metal and Iron Man: Noir. His first creator-owned, ongoing series was American Vampire, which won the 2011 Eisner Award for Best New Series as well as the 2011 Harvey Award for Best New Series. Snyder later became the writer of both Batman and a new Swamp Thing ongoing series as part of The New 52, DC Comics’ company-wide relaunch of all of its titles. Snyder is currently working on the DC relaunch series Absolute Batman and Duck and Cover from Dark Horse Comics.

Daniel Warren Johnson is an Eisner Award-winning artist and writer best known for series like Murder Falcon, Do a Powerbomb, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth and Beta Ray Bill: Argent Star. His first comic work was on a web-comic titled Space Mullet, which was later printed by Dark Horse Comics after his work on the series The Ghost Fleet. Other popular series Johnson has worked on include BRZRKR, Deadly Class, Firefly, The Flash, Hulk, Kick-Ass and Absolute Batman Annual #1. He is currently working on the hit series Transformers for Image Comics.

Jock is a three-time New York Times best-selling British artist, best known for his comics work with writer Andy Diggle on DC/Vertigo's The Losers, Batman: The Black Mirror and Wytches with writer Scott Snyder, and the self-penned Batman: One Dark Knight for DC Comics. Jock has also produced key art and concept design for every major Hollywood studio on films including Dredd, Annihilation, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and the Oscar-winning Ex Machina.

Clay Mann began his career at Marvel Comics, pencilling Gambit, X-Men, Dark Reign: Elektra and others before moving to DC Comics to draw such series as Batman, the bestselling Heroes in Crisis as well as the landmark Action Comics #1000 and most recently Absolute Batman. Also a talented cover artist, Mann’s work can also be found on the covers various DC and Marvel comics and more.

For this exclusive event, ALL CGC members, including free CGC members, can submit books directly to CGC headquarters in Sarasota, Florida. CGC must receive all submissions for this event by January 14, 2026.

If the CGC Private Signing needs to be rescheduled, CGC will securely store all submissions in its vault until the event can be rescheduled.

After the submitted books are signed, CGC will grade and encapsulate them with an estimated turnaround time of six weeks. If CGC pressing is also requested, the turnaround time is estimated at eight weeks. After grading and encapsulation, the collectibles will be shipped back to their owners.

Signature Options

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for Nick Dragotta is $90 per item and includes:

• Nick Dragotta’ signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for Scott Snyder is $90 per item and includes:

• Scott Snyder’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for Scott Snyder with Inscription is $110 per item and includes:

• Scott Snyder’s signature and inscription
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for Daniel Warren Johnson is $90 per item and includes:

• Daniel Warren Johnson’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for Jock is $90 per item and includes:

• Jock’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for Clay Mann is $90 per item and includes:

• Clay Mann’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Scott Snyder and Clay Mann signature is $120 per item and includes:

• Clay Mann’s signature
• Scott Snyder’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta signature is $120 per item and includes:

• Nick Dragotta’s signature
• Scott Snyder’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Scott Snyder and Daniel Warren Johnson signature is $120 per item and includes:

• Daniel Warren Johnson’s signature
• Scott Snyder’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Scott Snyder and Jock signature is $120 per item and includes:

• Jock’s signature
• Scott Snyder’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Scott Snyder, Clay Mann and Nick Dragotta signature is $150 per item and includes:

• Nick Dragotta’s signature
• Scott Snyder’s signature
• Clay Mann’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta and Jock signature is $150 per item and includes:

• Jock’s signature
• Nick Dragotta’s signature
• Scott Snyder’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Nick Dragotta remarque is $130 per item and includes:

• Nick Dragotta’s remarque. Important: Characters limited to Absolute Batman, Catwoman, Joker or Bane only. The submitter may request the desired remarque. The final subject matter of the remarque is at the artist’s discretion. CGC cannot guarantee requests.
• Nick Dragotta’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Scott Snyder remarque is $170 per item and includes:

• Scott Snyder’s remarque. Important: The submitter may request the desired remarque. The final subject matter of the remarque is at the artist’s discretion. CGC cannot guarantee requests.
• Scott Snyder’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Daniel Warren Johnson remarque is $170 per item and includes:

• Daniel Warren Johnson’s remarque. Important: The submitter may request the desired remarque. The final subject matter of the remarque is at the artist’s discretion. CGC cannot guarantee requests.
• Daniel Warren Johnson’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Jock remarque is $270 per item and includes:

• Jock’s remarque. Important: The submitter may request the desired remarque. The final subject matter of the remarque is at the artist’s discretion. CGC cannot guarantee requests.
• Jock’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Clay Mann remarque is $130 per item and includes:

• Clay Mann’s remarque. Important: The submitter may request the desired remarque. The final subject matter of the remarque is at the artist’s discretion. CGC cannot guarantee requests.
• Clay Mann’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The CGC Comics Private Signing fee for a Scott Snyder signature and Nick Dragotta remarque is $160 per item and includes:

• Nick Dragotta’s remarque. Important: Characters limited to Absolute Batman, Catwoman, Joker or Bane only. The submitter may request the desired remarque. The final subject matter of the remarque is at the artist’s discretion. CGC cannot guarantee requests.
• Nick Dragotta’s signature
• Scott Snyder’s signature
• Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
• Estimated turnaround time of eight weeks for CGC grading and CGC pressing (an additional $20 fee applies for CGC pressing)
• Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

Submission Instructions

For this CGC Private Signing event, you can ship submissions directly to CGC with a FREE membership. Paid memberships are also available and include additional benefits. For more information and to join, visit CGCcomics.com/join.

To submit books for the signing:

• Log onto your account or sign up for an account HERE.
• Click Submit in the CGC website navigation and select Submission Forms.
• Next to Comics / Magazines / Pulps, select Online Form.
• Click Start New Order.
• Select Comic or Magazine, then select CGC Signature Series, then select In-House Private Signing and one of the following from the dropdown menu section:
  Nick Dragotta, Signature; Scott Snyder, Signature; Daniel Warren Johnson, Signature; Jock, Signature; Clay Mann, Signature; Snyder/Dragotta, Signature; Snyder/Johnson, Signature; Snyder/Jock, Signature; Snyder/Mann, Signature; Snyder/Dragotta/Mann, Signature; Snyder/Dragotta/Jock, Signature; Scott Snyder, Inscription; Nick Dragotta, Remarque; Scott Snyder, Remarque; Daniel Warren Johnson, Remarque; Jock, Remarque; Clay Mann, Remarque or Snyder/Dragotta, Remarque. Under Primary Services, select Authentication & Grading and, if you would like it, Pressing. Then click Add Comic.
• Enter the information requested for your comic, and make sure to check the box next to Nick Dragotta, Scott Snyder, Daniel Warren Johnson and Jock under Private Signing Details.
• If a qualifying custom label is available, you will have the option to click the Custom Label box and make a selection to add one of CGC’s custom labels to your submission for qualifying books.
• Select Add Comic, and then repeat if there are additional books in your submission. If there are no additional books in your submission, click on Review Cart and proceed to checkout.
• Note: If you want to submit magazines, please group them together on their own private signing form separate from comic submissions. The same rule applies for any custom labels. Please group them together on their own private signing form separate from non-custom labels. To see the available labels, click HERE.
• Put ALL ungraded books in window bags or they will not be accepted.
• Books that are already certified by CGC, including CGC Signature Series books, can be submitted for this event. CGC will remove a CGC-certified book from its holder for an additional $5 fee.
• Carefully package books in a box for shipment.
• IMPORTANT: Please write ND/SS/DWJ/J on all sides of the outside of the box. You must initial the outside of the box or we will not be able to honor the submission for this signing.
• Books will be received into the CGC system when they arrive and will be safely stored by CGC until the event. (Please note: Payments are processed as they normally are at the time of the collectibles’ arrival at CGC.)
• Once books are signed, they will start an expedited CGC grading process.

PLEASE NOTE:

All submissions must be received by CGC no later than January 14, 2026, to qualify for this private signing event. No change requests will be accepted after January 14, 2026. Membership credits cannot be applied to CGC Private Signings. Cannot be combined with other CGC Private Signing events. If you submit a CGC-graded collectible that needs to be removed from its original holder by CGC, the collectible will need to go through the certification and encapsulation process again, and there is no guarantee that it will receive the same grade. Paid membership discounts do not apply to In-House Private Signings. Marker color requests are welcome but not guaranteed. Marker color choice and signature placement are at the final discretion of the signer.

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