Nightwing ##5
DC Comics • Nightwing Vol. 2 (1996)
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Scott McDaniel
Cover Artist
Scott McDaniel
Publication Date
February 1997
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Nightwing (Dick Grayson) continues his early days in Blüdhaven. In this issue ('The Lady's Eyes'), Nightwing attempts to protect a child and faces off against the assassin Lady Vic, who makes her first appearance in the previous issue (#4).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress. Soft blunting on the bottom left corner near the UPC code. Visible light reflections suggest minor cover bowing/warping. Gloss looks high with vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3-$8 on platforms like eBay. Graded sales are infrequent for this non-key issue but hover around $70 in 9.8 condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental reasons. The grading fees would likely exceed the market value of the book as it is not a major key issue.
Notable Features
Early issue of the first ongoing Nightwing series; Art by the iconic creative team of Chuck Dixon and Scott McDaniel; Features Lady Vic.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features standard DC trade dress from the late 90s, including the UPC barcode on the lower left and the 'Direct Sales' indicator.