1992 Image Comics Spawn #5 Comic Book Direct Edition - NM

Catalog another essential early Image Revolution issue with this original 1992 Image Comics Spawn #5 Direct Edition issue! Created, written, and illustrated by Todd McFarlane with inks and colors by Steve Oliff and Ken Steacy, this pivotal issue continues the opening arc as Spawn confronts child killer Billy Kincaid ("Justice"). Todd McFarlane's dynamic front cover art features Spawn perched precariously on a stone building ledge, wielding heavy chains against a starry midnight city skyline, framed by his iconic crimson cape and signature corner box graphic.

Published by Image Comics ($1.95 US / $2.35 Canada cover price), this issue features period publishing promotions, headlined by a striking full-page rear cover advertisement for Dark Horse Comics' Frank Miller Sin City Collection trade paperback featuring artwork of Marv. An essential centerpiece entry for Spawn archivists, Todd McFarlane completionists, and 1990s comic book physical media catalogers!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original high-gloss cover preserves deep navy blue skyline inks, vibrant red cape saturation, and crisp black line work with no color fading, surface scuffs, or color-breaking tears. Spine is tight, flat, and square with minimal surface stress; corners remain sharp and intact.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior newsprint pages remain clean, supple, and un-marred. The back cover featuring the Frank Miller Sin City advertisement retains sharp black-and-white high-contrast ink separation, crisp typography, and square edge alignment with no creasing or foxing.

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