Harbinger ##5
Valiant Comics • Harbinger Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Shooter
Interior Artist
David Lapham
Cover Artist
David Lapham
Publication Date
May 1992
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title: 'Capitol Punishment'. The Harbinger Renegades travel to Washington D.C. to face off against Toyo Harada's Eggbreakers. This issue continues the team's struggle against the Harbinger Foundation.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks, slight corner blunting at bottom left, minor edge wear on the right side, and surface scuffing visible on dark ink areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded: $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4 to $12 depending on condition. Graded 9.8 copies fetch higher, but 7.5-8.5 grades are generally low value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading exceed the potential market value for a mid-to-high grade copy of this issue.
Notable Features
Early Valiant copper age issue featuring the Harbinger Renegades team. Features a Newsstand UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Valiant print with standard gloss cover and newsprint-style interior pages. No signs of restoration or reproduction.