Freex ##5
Malibu Comics • Freex (Ultraverse)
Writer
Gerard Jones
Interior Artist
Gabriel Herrera
Cover Artist
Gabriel Herrera
Publication Date
November 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Malibu Ultraverse line, this issue follows a group of teenage outcasts known as the Freex. In this story, the character Plug takes center stage as they navigate the dangers of being 'Ultras' in a world that fears them.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom-right corner, and minor color-break near the top staple. Overall excellent gloss and structural integrity.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold on eBay typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. High-grade graded copies have limited turnover due to low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the comic. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the Ultraverse branding; notable for Gabriel Herrera's gritty 90s art style; part of the early Malibu Comics expansion before the Marvel acquisition.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with authentic Malibu Comics issues from 1993. Features standard high-gloss cover stock and vibrant ink saturation typical of the publisher's Ultraverse line.