Description
X-Men #5, Direct Edition, Marvel, 1992, NM - 2nd Appearance of Omega Red
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ISSUE DETAILS
Published: February 1992
Era: Modern Age (1992–Present)
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Pages: 36
Edition: Direct Edition
Cover Details: “At the Hands of Omega Red.” Wolverine struggles against Omega Red and his coils. Cover pencils by Jim Lee; inks by Scott Williams.
Main Story: “Blowback”
Omega Red and Fenris hold Wolverine captive and probe his memories in search of a Carbonadium synthesizer missing for thirty years. Wolverine escapes with help from an old friend, while the X-Men search for him.
Writer: John Byrne; Jim Lee, plot
Pencils: Jim Lee
Inks: Scott Williams; Art Thibert; Bob Wiacek; Joe Rubinstein
Colours: Joe Rosas
Letters: Lois Buhalis; Tom Orzechowski
Collector Notes: Second appearance of Omega Red. First appearance of Maverick (David North). The story takes place before and leads into Uncanny X-Men #281.
Condition: Near Mint (NM).
COMIC GRADING
Near Mint (NM): A well-preserved copy with minimal signs of handling. Any observed imperfections are disclosed in the individual condition description.
Very Fine to Near Mint (VF-NM): A well-preserved copy that may show minor handling or small imperfections. Refer to the individual condition description for details.
Fine (F): A copy showing noticeable wear from handling or reading. Specific defects are described in the listing.
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