Dial H #0, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12–14 (2012 DC) VF/NM – China Miéville’s Surreal Superhero Epic

Offered is a high-grade VF/NM lot of Dial H from the 2012 DC Comics New 52 series, including issues #0, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 14. Written by acclaimed fantasy author China Miéville, this bold and imaginative series reboots the classic Dial H for Hero concept into a surreal, genre-bending superhero saga unlike anything else in the DC Universe.

Each time an ordinary person dials "H," they transform into a bizarre, often absurd superhero with unpredictable powers. But beneath the humor and weirdness lies a deeper story about identity, trauma, and cosmic mysteries. The series became a cult favorite for fans of experimental comics and literary sci-fi.

Lot Details:

• Title: Dial H

• Publisher: DC Comics

• Series Year: 2012 (New 52)

• Issues Included: #0, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14

• Condition: VF/NM – Sharp corners, clean interiors, glossy covers. Bagged and boarded.

• Writer: China Miéville

• Artists: Mateus Santolouco, Alberto Ponticelli

• Key Characters: Nelson Jent, Roxie Hodder, Ex Nihilo

• Era: Modern Age (New 52)

• Genre: Superhero, Surreal, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Key Highlights:

• Written by China Miéville, award-winning speculative fiction author

• #0 – Origin-style issue exploring alternate histories of the H-Dial

• Introduces bizarre heroes like Boy Chimney, Iron Snail, Control-Alt-Delete

• Darker, more cerebral take on superhero transformation and identity

• Perfect for fans of Grant Morrison, Vertigo-style weirdness, and literary comics

Verified Fair Market Value (VFM) confirmed using the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, ensuring collector-trusted pricing and accurate grading.