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Mark Spears Monsters #5 (First Printing, ASM #313 Homage Cover C, NM/NM+)
Mark Spears Monsters #5 (First Printing, ASM #313 Homage Cover C, NM/NM+)
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Written and illustrated by Mark Spears (Spawn, Power Rangers, Spawn ‘77), this issue, released June 4, 2025, advances the terrifying saga based on Spears’ hit trading card series. Set in the early 1980s, Richie, Mikey, and Spaz race to a gas station to call the sheriff after witnessing horrors at Ol’ Man Crowley’s estate, pursued by a savage werewolf. Meanwhile, Igor tends to a green-skinned guest upstairs, giving her a bold, rebellious haircut. Key characters include the kids, the Monster Slayer, detectives, Igor, and monstrous entities like the werewolf. The Cover C, homaging Todd McFarlane’s Amazing Spider-Man #313, reimagines a horror icon in a dynamic pose, amplifying its collectible allure.
The First Printing ASM #313 Homage Cover C, retailing at $5.99, commands $6.99–$20 in NM+ condition on eBay, driven by the series’ sell-out status and a projected print run of ~20,000–30,000 (down from issue #3’s 42,000). CGC 9.8 graded copies fetch $40–$100, with some retailers like Album Comics noting pre-order sell-outs. By comparison, The Fight Cover A sells for $10–$30 NM, and the Cover G Metal Variant retails at $50–$150 NM. The Cover C’s value aligns with Mark Spears Monsters #3 Homage Cover D ($5–$20 NM), offering an affordable entry with nostalgic appeal.
Mark Spears Monsters is an indie hit, with sold-out printings, a Kickstarter campaign, and film/TV adaptation buzz. Homage covers, especially to iconic issues like ASM #313, drive collector interest. First printings of key indie issues appreciate 50–100% within 1–3 years, as seen with Something Is Killing the Children #1 ($50–$200 NM). By 2027, NM+ copies could reach $20–$50, and CGC 9.8 copies may hit $100–$200, fueled by horror buzz from X-Men ’97 Season 2 (2025) or adaptation news. Grading delays (ongoing into mid-2025) and low print runs may further boost prices.
The Mark Spears Monsters #5 ASM #313 Homage Cover C in NM+ blends affordability, nostalgic prestige, and narrative intensity. Spears’ McFarlane-inspired art and the issue’s gripping werewolf chase make it a collector’s prize. Ideal for fans seeking a key indie issue or investors eyeing Keenspot’s rising star, this comic offers strong upside. Secure it now to capitalize on Spears’ growing legacy and the horror genre’s allure!
