Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: August 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
Writer: Jack Kirby
Penciller: Jack Kirby
Cover Artist: Jack Kirby
First Appearance: Manhunter (Mark Shaw), Cult of The Manhunters (aka The Shan), Manhunter Grandmaster
1st Issue Special (1975) #5 FAQ
How much is 1st Issue Special (1975) #5 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $15.00; lower grades range from ~$1.50 (Good) to ~$10.50 (Very Fine).
Is 1st Issue Special (1975) #5 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Manhunter (Mark Shaw), Cult of The Manhunters (aka The Shan), Manhunter Grandmaster.
Who created 1st Issue Special (1975) #5?
1st Issue Special (1975) #5 was written by Jack Kirby, pencilled by Jack Kirby, with a cover by Jack Kirby.
When was 1st Issue Special (1975) #5 published?
DC Comics published it with a August 1975 cover date, originally priced at $0.25.
What is a high-grade copy of 1st Issue Special (1975) #5 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $15.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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