Deathstroke the Terminator ##5
DC Comics • Deathstroke the Terminator (1991 Series)
Writer
Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
Steve Erwin (Pencils), Will Blyberg (Inks)
Cover Artist
Steve Erwin and Will Blyberg
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 5 of the 'Full Cycle' storyline. Slade Wilson (Deathstroke) fights his way through a hospital to protect his family and confront the Ravager. Features appearances by Adeline Kane and Wintergreen.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. The corners appear generally sharp but show very slight evidence of blunting. Minor edge wear at the top right. Gloss remains high, but the bag reveals some possible minor surface scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $35 - $55
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade have sold for approximately $4-$7 on eBay. Graded copies at 9.8 recently sold in the $45 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book for this specific issue. Only a guaranteed 9.8 would break even with grading costs.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (indicated by the DC logo in the UPC box). Features the early solo series developments of Slade Wilson post-Teen Titans prominence.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1991 DC publication. The color registration on the masthead and the 'Hospital Hellfire!' text is consistent with period-accurate printing processes.