BLACK CAT #5 COVER A ADAM HUGHESProwl the shadows of redemption with BLACK CAT #5 COVER A ADAM HUGHES, a high-wire heist of heroism from writer G. Willow Wilson and artist Gleb Melnikov (colors by Brian Valenza), published by Marvel Comics! Released on December 10, 2025, this pulse-pounding chapter traps Felicia Hardy—New York's slyest super-thief turned reluctant hero—in a web of betrayal after Spider-Man's Hellgate clash upends her world, forcing a desperate gambit against The Lizard's rampage as friends, foes, and public scorn close in, with one loyal wildcard holding the key to her sinking ship. Wilson's razor-sharp reinvention of Felicia's moral maze, laced with witty defiance and emotional stakes, paired with Melnikov's sleek, acrobatic visuals, delivers twisty thrills and character depth that cement Black Cat's solo spotlight as Marvel's freshest feline force.Cover DetailsCover A by Adam Hughes purrs with seductive peril: Felicia Hardy arches mid-leap in her iconic black suit, claws extended like midnight daggers against a neon-drenched Gotham skyline, her lithe form a silhouette of emerald eyes and windswept hair amid shattered glass and lurking shadows that tease her jail-bound fate. Hughes' legendary pin-up mastery—iconic from his Catwoman and Wonder Woman triumphs—blends erotic elegance with shadowy menace, a collector's nocturnal necessity for its thematic desperation and glossy allure that captures the issue's high-stakes pivot in one breathtaking, display-dominating pose.Key AppearancesSpotlighting Black Cat (Felicia Hardy) in her hero-thief turmoil, clashing with The Lizard's reptilian wrath and teases of Spider-Man echoes from Hellgate fallout, plus her enigmatic "ride or die" ally amid underworld whispers. Anchors the new Black Cat series' redemption arc, linking to Amazing Spider-Man lore and broader Marvel street-level sagas—primed for Sony's Spider-Verse sequels exploring Felicia's grey-area grit in multiversal mischief.Current Fair Market Value (FMV)Raw copies trade at $6-$9 on eBay post-release sales, fueled by Hughes' cover prestige, Wilson's acclaimed return, and strong Marvel orders for this jail gambit key. CGC 9.8 slabs fetch $30-$45, driven by early grading rushes, low print runs, and variant demand amid the series' superhero pivot buzz.Value ProjectionsRaw values could surge to $15-$25 in 12-18 months, with CGC 9.8 hitting $80-$120, propelled by Comic-Con teases of Black Cat expansions and rumors of a Felicia-led Sony film. As the comic market grows 6.09% to $26.75 billion by 2032, catalysts like Spider-Verse integrations could triple premiums for this Lizard showdown milestone.Why Invest Now?Wilson's bold evolution and Melnikov's agile artistry prowl a thief-to-hero triumph primed for explosive icon status and ROI leaps. VegasComics.com's grading-ready copies lock in pristine potential as feline frenzy claws higher—pounce on this Hughes masterpiece before Felicia's shadows steal the aftermarket!