Tomb Raider ##5
Image Comics / Top Cow • Tomb Raider Vol. 1
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Andy Park
Cover Artist
Andy Park and Jon Sibal
Publication Date
June 2000
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of 3. Lara Croft faces dangerous archaeological threats and a deadly dinosaur skeletal backdrop, blending classic video game action with high-stakes comic storytelling.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The book appears to be bagged and boarded, showing sharp corners, straight spine, minimal to no spine stress, vibrant cover colors, and glossy finish with minor glare from lighting.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20, Graded (CGC 9.4/9.6): $40 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies in similar condition generally range between $10 and $15 depending on the platform and buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run submission, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the current market value increase for a standard issue 9.4/9.6.
Notable Features
Features popular video game protagonist Lara Croft published by Top Cow during the height of the early 2000s video game adaptation boom.
Authentication Notes
Standard Image Comics publication indicators of the era are present, including correct logo placement, cover price of $2.50, and standard publisher trade dress with no obvious signs of counterfeiting.