MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS ##5
Marvel Comics • Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Vol 1
Writer
Jim Shooter
Interior Artist
Bob Layton
Cover Artist
Bob Layton
Publication Date
September 1984
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The battle on Battleworld continues as the heroes attempt to find a base of operations. This issue features the X-Men separating from the main group of heroes, and the villains Molecule Man, Volcana, and Titania gaining increased power.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and localized creasing on the right mid-cover area. Significant blunting on the bottom left corner. Notable color-breaking crease near the bottom left edge. Minor surface wear and potential edge tanning visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 6.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have recently sold for approximately $8 to $12. High-grade (9.8) copies sell for $150+, but this copy shows significant wear.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The costs of grading (approx $25-$40 plus shipping) would likely exceed the final market value of a mid-grade copy. Excellent candidate for a reader copy or personal collection.
Notable Features
Part of the iconic 12-issue limited series that introduced the black Spidey suit (Venom) later in the run. Newsstand edition with UPC barcode. Features the classic 'head shot' corner box design typical of the 1980s.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1980s newsstand printing. Colors and paper aging are consistent with Copper Age Marvel newsprint. No immediate signs of facsimile restoration or modern reproduction.