Spawn ##5
Image Comics • Spawn Vol. 1
Writer
Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
October 1992
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spawn confronts mobsters and deals with the gritty underbelly of New York City, featuring early appearances and world-building by Todd McFarlane.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Price sticker present on the front cover. Minor spine stress and slight corner blunting visible. Gloss remains relatively high with minor surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.4): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold in the $5 to $10 range online.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to the low market value relative to grading costs, unless part of a complete run submission.
Notable Features
Early issue of the iconic Image Comics flagship series created by Todd McFarlane during the 1990s speculator boom.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1990s Image Comics paper stock, correct cover price ($1.95), and standard direct edition box logo.