Venom: Lethal Protector ##5
Marvel Comics • Venom: Lethal Protector
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Mark Bagley
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley and Wayne Boring
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part five of six in the first-ever Venom solo miniseries. Venom and Spider-Man must team up to face the five new offspring spawned from the Venom symbiote (Scream, Phage, Riot, Lasher, and Agony).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress near the top staple, sharp corners with minor blunting, glossy cover with vibrant colors, no tears or major creases visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold in the $20 to $30 range on online marketplaces.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if aiming for a high grade (9.6 or 9.8) to maximize return, though raw value is modest. Pressing could potentially remove minor spine stress.
Notable Features
Features the 5 new symbiotes (Scream, Phage, Riot, Lasher, Agony). Part of the 'Dragon Month' promotion from May/June 1993.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 90s Marvel gloss, correct cover price ($2.95 US / $3.75 CAN), and proper publisher indicia.