CGC Signature Series Creator Spotlight: Mike Mayhew

Artist: Mike Mayhew

Next CGC Signature Series deadline: July 10, 2026, is the deadline to submit your books for the next Mike Mayhew Private Signing. Go here to learn more about how to submit.

Creator origins: Mayhew specializes in photo-realism and intense rendering of dynamic subjects, using an approach that ranges from state-of-the-art digital techniques to traditional watercolor and acrylic painting. He has worked on many variant covers for titles such as Star Wars, The Amazing Spider-Man, Deadpool, X-Men, and Vampirella. Recently, Mayhew created stunning covers for the series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and The Mandalorian.

Top picks: Some of Mayhew’s most popular works include:

• Vampirella #1 (2001)
• The Pulse #13 (2006)
• Amazing Spider-Man #603 Variant (2009)
• X-Men #4 Variant (2010)
• Deadpool #28 Variant (2010)
• The Star Wars #2 (2013)
• Invincible Iron Man #4 Variant (2016)
• Miles Morales: Spider-Man #29 Variant (2021)
• Eddie Brock: Carnage #3 Variant (2025)

CGC Comics Registry highlight: CGC Comics Registry Member Justitia’s set Justitia’s Mike Mayhew Cover Artist Collection includes many CGC Signature Series books signed by Mike Mayhew, including some of his most notable work on Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Vampirella, and Spider-Man.

Auction highlight: A Detective Comics #1027 graded CGC Signature Series 9.9 signed and sketched by Mike Mayhew sold for $840 on Heritage Auctions in May 2022.

Did you know? Mayhew is known for occasionally using himself as a photo reference model in his painted covers, and fans have spotted him hidden in artwork as background soldiers, villains, and random civilians across different titles over the years.

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