Dark Ride ##5
Image Comics • Dark Ride (Skybound)
Writer
Joshua Williamson
Interior Artist
Andrei Bressan
Cover Artist
Andrei Bressan
Publication Date
April 2023
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A horror series set in a devil-themed amusement park called Devil Land. This issue continues the story of the Dante family and the dark legacy of the park's creator, Arthur Dante.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible on the left edge; slight corner blunting on the bottom right; surface looks clean with good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of issue #5 Cover A typically fall between $2.00 and $4.00 plus shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of a high-grade copy for this specific issue unless it is a high-ratio incentive variant.
Notable Features
Standard Direct Edition with UPC; features the regular cover art by the interior artist Bressan.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with modern Image/Skybound production standards for 2023. No signs of counterfeiting; correct trade dress and price point ($3.99) for the era.