Sleepwalker ##5
Marvel Comics • Sleepwalker Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Budiansky
Interior Artist
Bret Blevins
Cover Artist
Bret Blevins
Publication Date
October 1991
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A crossover story titled 'Web of Confusion' Part 1 of 2. Spider-Man finds himself trapped in a web of chains and must battle the dream-world hero Sleepwalker. Sleepwalker is tricked into believing Spider-Man is a villain by the antagonist 8-Ball.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and ticks along the left edge. Moderate corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor cover scuffing and edge wear visible through the polybag. Bag is wrinkled which may conceal additional bends.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3-$8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $45-$60
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for under $10. High-grade newsstand editions command a slight premium over direct editions but remain very affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading exceed the current market value for this issue in this condition. It is a common 90s copper-age book.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition barcode. Guest appearance by Spider-Man. Early appearance of Sleepwalker. Cover art by Bret Blevins.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel newsstand copy from 1991. Correct $1.00 US cover price for the era. Standard newsstand UPC 071486017073.