Sludge, #005, (Malibu Comics, 1994) - Direct Sales

Sludge is a dark and gritty series from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse line. The series follows Frank Hoag, a corrupt NYPD officer who becomes a monstrous vigilante after being doused with toxic chemicals. This issue (#005) continues his journey of battling crime in the streets of New York while trying to retain his humanity.

About the cover

The cover artwork for this issue is rendered by Lopresti, featuring a menacing image of Sludge in a laboratory setting, showcasing the character's monstrous transformation and the eerie, horror-themed atmosphere of the series.

About the variant

This is the Direct Sales edition, identifiable by the barcode on the cover. Direct Sales variants were typically sold through specialty comic shops rather than newsstands.

Issue Details

• Title: Sludge, #005
• Issue Number: 005
• Publisher: Malibu Comics
• Release Date: 1994
• Estimated Value: $1.50 - $4.00
• Cover Artist: Lopresti
• Condition: Ungraded, Bagged and boarded, Condition may vary and is likely higher than what we specify. We set all of our comic conditions to "good" to keep things simple.
• Genre: Superhero, Horror
• Variant: Direct Sales
• Language: English
• Age Level: Teen to Adult
• Format: Single Issue
• Signed: No
• Writer: Steve Gerber
• Universe: Ultraverse
• Tradition: Western
• Superhero Team: None
• Character: Sludge

Includes

• 1 x Sludge, #005
• 1 x Bag
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