Secret Weapons #No. 5
Valiant Comics • Secret Weapons Vol. 1
Writer
Joe St. Pierre
Interior Artist
Joe St. Pierre
Cover Artist
Joe St. Pierre
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue continues the saga of the Secret Weapons team, a group of young psi-ots. This issue is notable for featuring Ninjak, who was a popular character in the Valiant roster during the 1990s.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner. Minor color rub or surface wear along the spine. Overall color vibrany is good with flat cover presentation.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00 / Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $2.00-$5.00 plus shipping. Graded 9.8 copies have reached $45.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading exceed the market value for this specific issue unless it is a perfect 9.8 candidate, which this appears not to be due to spine stress.
Notable Features
Includes appearance by Ninjak. Typical for the era, it features the Valiant compass logo and a $2.25 price point. Direct edition with no barcode (typical for Valiant of this period).
Authentication Notes
The high-gloss cover and typical early 90s Valiant paper stock appear consistent with an authentic first printing. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting are visible.