Ultimate X-Men Vol. 5: Ultimate War #Trade Paperback (Collects Ultimate War #1-4)
Marvel Comics • Ultimate X-Men (Collected Editions)
Writer
Mark Millar
Interior Artist
Chris Bachalo
Cover Artist
Chris Bachalo
Publication Date
May 2003
Cover Variant
Standard Trade Paperback / Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Ultimate Universe's X-Men face off against the Ultimates (the Ultimate version of the Avengers). After Magneto's return is revealed, the government sends Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the rest of the Ultimates to capture the X-Men for their perceived compliance with a terrorist.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0 equivalent)
Condition Details
Visible minor blunting on the bottom left corner and top right corner. Slight edge wear along the black spine. Surface gloss appears well-preserved with no major color-breaking creases visible in the photo.
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $12.00 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Comparable copies typically sell for $5 to $10 on secondary markets like eBay. Trade paperbacks of this era generally maintain low resale value unless they are out-of-print Omnibus or Gallery editions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of this trade paperback. Best kept as a reader copy or in a bag/board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the first major crossover event between the Ultimate X-Men and The Ultimates. Unlike standard issues, this is a 'square-bound' trade paperback collecting the full four-issue limited series 'Ultimate War'.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel trade paperback. ISBN-10: 0785111298. Note the standard matte/gloss contrast on the cover typical of 2000s-era Marvel TPBs.