Squadron Supreme ##5
Marvel Comics • Squadron Supreme (1985 Limited Series)
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Bob Hall
Cover Artist
Bob Hall
Publication Date
January 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 5 of the 12-issue limited series. Titled 'The Dark From Within'. The Squadron Supreme continues their 'Utopia Program' to fix their world, but they face internal conflict and the Institute of Evil. Features Hyperion, Nighthawk, and Power Princess.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor color rubbing on the top edge. Flat cover with good gloss and no visible major creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3-$8 on secondary markets. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $65 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless seeking a personal set completion. The cost of grading exceeds the current raw market value, as this is not a major key issue.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (Captain America head in the UPC box). Part of the highly influential 1980s deconstructionist superhero epic by Mark Gruenwald.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel Copper Age print. Correct 75-cent price point for the era. Typical newsprint interior pages with semi-glossy cover stock.