Green Arrow #5
DC Comics • Green Arrow Vol. 5 (The New 52)
Writer
Keith Giffen and Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens and George Perez
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens and George Perez
Publication Date
March 2012
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of DC's 'The New 52' relaunch. Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) battles Midas, a monstrous villain seeking revenge. The story focuses on Oliver's tech-based approach to vigilantism in the reimagined DC Universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be in excellent condition with high gloss and sharp colors. Noted minor spine stress ticks visible along the left edge and slight blunting on the bottom left corner. The cover lies flat with no visible tearing or staining.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00; Graded (9.8): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales of raw copies range from $1.00 to $5.00. Graded copies rarely trade due to low market demand for this specific issue, typically selling for close to the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common modern issue without major key significance.
Notable Features
Features the villain Midas. Notable creative team including legends Dan Jurgens and George Perez. Includes a Direct Sales UPC barcode and the 'The New 52!' branding.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic based on the correct paper stock gloss, modern 2012-era printing techniques, and accurate UPC/publisher trade dress for a DC Direct Edition.