1992 Marvel X-Men Vol 2 #5 Direct Edition- NM

Immerse yourself in a prime early-90s mutant showdown with this original 1992 Marvel Comics X-Men (Vol. 2) #5 Direct Edition issue! Written by John Byrne and Jim Lee with interior art and cover illustration by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, this issue continues the high-stakes "Second Genesis" arc with "At the Hands of Omega Red". Jim Lee's iconic cover features a visceral, face-to-face clash between Wolverine and Omega Red set against a bold red backdrop. The lower corner box retains Marvel's 30th Anniversary Fantastic Four (1961–1991) logo.

Published by Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. ($1.25 US / $1.50 CAN / UK 70p cover price), this issue includes classic period advertisements, headlined by a full-page rear cover advertisement for Galoob's Game Genie Video Game Enhancer for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) featuring Super Mario Bros. 3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, Mega Man III, and Battletoads. An essential centerpiece entry for key-issue comic book archivists, Jim Lee collectors, and 1990s physical media catalogers!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original cover preserves brilliant background red gloss, deep black line inks, and sharp typography with no fading or color-breaking tears. Spine is tight, flat, and square with minimal surface wear; corners remain sharp and intact.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior newsprint pages remain clean, supple, and un-marred. The back cover featuring Galoob's NES Game Genie advertisement retains rich color saturation, clear text legibility, and sharp edge trim with no creasing or foxing.

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