Weapon Zero ##5
Image Comics • Weapon Zero Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Benitez
Interior Artist
Joe Benitez
Cover Artist
Joe Benitez
Publication Date
July 1996
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the character Orchid. The storyline concludes the first mini-series, following a group of humans experimented on by the alien T’Korr who return to Earth to fight an intergalactic war.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wear along the spine including multiple color-breaking stress lines. Significant corner blunting and minor dog-earing. The most prominent defect is a large dark stain/soiling or liquid damage on the bottom left corner near the spine, extending into the cover art area. General surface soiling and foxing visible on the white backgrounds.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.50 - $2.00; Graded (9.8): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for dollar-bin books from this era typically range from $1 to $3 in mid-grade condition. High-grade 9.8 copies occasionally sell for slightly more but are not frequently traded.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the book in its current condition (approx. 4.0).
Notable Features
Early series from Marc Silvestri's Top Cow Productions through Image Comics. Features Joe Benitez art style which was influential in the mid-90s.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1996 direct edition copy. No signs of counterfeiting are present, as the market value for this issue does not incentivize forgery.