Wild Thing ##5
Marvel Comics • Wild Thing Vol. 1
Writer
Nikki Doyle
Interior Artist
Nikki Doyle
Cover Artist
Nikki Doyle
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Marvel UK imprint, featuring stories centered around Nikki Doyle's Wild Thing with action-oriented 90s indie-style artwork and storytelling.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks along the left edge, slight corner blunting at the top right and bottom right corners, minor surface wear and minor scuffing on the cover, good color gloss preserved.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.4): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Low volume sales on secondary markets like eBay, typically selling as part of 90s Marvel UK dollar bins or minor lot sets for $2 to $5 raw.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) due to low market value for this specific issue, as grading costs would exceed the potential return.
Notable Features
Direct Edition barcode box, part of the short-lived 1990s Marvel UK expansion line.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s newsprint/glossy cover stock, standard Marvel UK box logo, proper UPC/Direct Edition box placement, no immediate signs of counterfeiting.