Amazing Age ##5
Alterna Comics • Amazing Age: A Five-Issue Limited Series
Writer
Matthew David Smith
Interior Artist
Jeremy Massie
Cover Artist
Jeremy Massie
Publication Date
January 2018
Cover Variant
Regular (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing (Standard pulp paper edition)
Comic Description
The conclusion of the five-issue limited series where three teenagers find their comic book creations appearing in the real world. In this issue, titled 'Evil Triumphant!', the heroes face leur final showdown against the villains they inadvertently brought to life.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks on the left edge. A red circular price sticker is affixed directly to the cover surface in the top right, which will likely cause residue or surface damage upon removal. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00 | Graded: $15.00 - $25.00
Recent Sales
Sold as part of bulk sets or in dollar bins; high-grade individual copies typically sell for original cover price ($1.50) or less.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic. The sticker on the cover is a major defect that would lower the technical grade.
Notable Features
Final issue of the limited series; printed on Alterna's signature newsprint/pulp paper stock; priced at a 'throwback' price point of $1.50.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features the standard Alterna Comics newsprint texture and the 'Rated E' for Everyone label. UPC barcode indicates Direct Sales.