X-Men #5
Marvel Comics • X-Men Vol. 2
Writer
John Byrne, Jim Lee
Interior Artist
Jim Lee, Scott Williams
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
February 1992
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First full appearance of Omega Red. Part 2 of the Omega Red storyline where the X-Men (Blue Team) travel to Berlin. Features Wolverine, Maverick, and the X-Men vs. Omega Red and the Fenris twins.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting at the top right. Some surface scuffing and light scratches on the polybag/plastic sleeve may hinder view, but the book appears to have moderate shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $70 - $110
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for under $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $80-$100 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. Current raw value is low, and grading fees would likely exceed the market value of a mid-to-high grade copy. A press might improve the grade slightly.
Notable Features
First full appearance of Omega Red (Arkady Rossovich). Second appearance of Maverick (David North). Iconic Jim Lee cover art. Includes Marvel 30th Anniversary Spider-Man head UPC box variant (Fantastic Four 1961-1991 tribute corner box).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel production. Standard gloss cover stock with newsprint-quality interior pages. Correct UPC corner box for Direct Edition distribution.