Electric Warrior ##5
DC Comics • Electric Warrior (1986)
Writer
Doug Moench
Interior Artist
Jim Baikie
Cover Artist
Jim Baikie
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A science fiction story set in a dystopian future where 'Electric Warriors' (cyborgs) serve as a police force. This issue, titled 'Feeding Frenzy: The Silver Savior', continues the journey of Derek, a warrior who begins to regain his humanity and questions the class-divided society he once protected.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and small ticks visible along the left edge. Mild corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the cover gloss and minor edge wear. The book appears mostly flat but shows standard handling wear for a 1980s copper-age comic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5. Graded (9.8): $30 - $50.
Recent Sales
Recent unprocessed copies have sold in bulk lots for $1-$3 per issue. High-grade graded copies are rarely seen at auction due to low demand/value, usually fetching close to the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25-$40) exceeds the current market value of the comic. It is best enjoyed as a raw reading copy or part of a complete series set.
Notable Features
Features the unique 'Baxter Paper' format DC used for higher-quality direct-market releases in the mid-80s. Notable for the collaboration between Doug Moench and Jim Baikie.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1986 DC release. The newsstand/direct distinction is noted by the DC logo and price box layout. The paper stock (Baxter) is thicker and more resistant to yellowing than standard newsprint of the era.