CGC Celebrates 'Out of Hell' by Clayton Crain and AC Pop with an Exclusive COA

A limited number of Out of Hell AC Pop Blind Bags will be included in the project, with collectors having the chance to uncover one of several possible covers signed by Clayton. Each signed book pulled from these blind bags will include an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA), making it eligible for submission to CGC Signature Series.

Collectors can simply submit their signed book along with the included COA to have it graded and encapsulated with the CGC Signature Series label. There are eight possible covers and 27 variations, including metals, foils, and spot UV, featuring art from Clayton Crain, Kevin Conrad, Jonathan Glapion, KIBAR, Simon Bisley, and Alan Quah.

With a limited number of blind bags available, this is an exciting opportunity for fans to add an authenticated Clayton Crain signature to their collection. Plus, three VIP tickets to Crain's VIP Event at MegaCon are randomly inserted along with 10 acrylic painted sketches from Crain! These bags are available at booths 4541 and 3809 at New York Comic Con, while they last. 

Important Submission Instructions

Submitting a signed comic

To receive a CGC Signature Series grade with the Clayton Crain Out of Hell COA variant, collectors MUST follow these steps:

• Become a CGC member if you are not already.
• Email the CGC Signature Series team to notify them that you are submitting your Clayton Crain Out of Hell COA variant. You will be provided a form to complete.
• Keep the comic and COA together. The COA MUST be included with the variant when submitted in order to receive the CGC Signature Series grade.
• Include the completed form from the CGC Signature Series team in your package.
• Mark the outside of your shipping box with the initials CCCOA on all sides.
• Ship directly to the CGC Signature Series team’s attention at the address below.

Once your variant is received, it will be linked with your CGC account and returned to you with the official (and iconic) CGC Signature Series label — a fitting showcase for an incredible, limited-edition piece.

All submissions should be mailed to:

CGC Signature Series Department
5501 Communications Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34240

For inquiries, email us at: PrivateSignings@CGCcomics.com.

Important: All collectibles must be received at CGC by November 13, 2026. PLEASE NOTE: International submissions must be received by November 27, 2026. As a security measure, COAs will not be returned.

About CGC

Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for a vast variety of pop culture collectibles, including trading card games (TCGs), sports cards, magazines, video games, and home media. CGC also offers seamless solutions for autograph collectors with CGC Signature Series and JSA Authentic Autograph services. If you collect it, we grade and protect it.

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