Freak Force ##5
Image Comics • Freak Force Vol. 1
Writer
Erik Larsen and Keith Giffen
Interior Artist
Victor Bridges
Cover Artist
Erik Larsen
Publication Date
May 1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Freak Force team continues their battle against the Covenant of the Sword. This issue features Dart, Ricochet, SuperPatriot, and Barbaric. The story is a spin-off from the Savage Dragon series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks, moderate corner blunting on the top right, and some slight surface scuffing on the dark green background. The lower left corner shows mild wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales show raw copies frequently selling in bulk lots or for under $5.00. 9.8 graded copies sell sporadically around the $50 range due to low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 high-grade specimen for a registry set.
Notable Features
Includes a back-up story featuring Vanguard. Direct Edition distribution with UPC.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s Image Comics gloss stock. No known counterfeits exist for this issue as it is not a high-value key.