Price history & market evidence
Price observations belong to this edition. Guide estimates, catalog references and completed sales are separate kinds of evidence.
| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | $13.54 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_8_0_valueguide | 2010-09-01 |
| 9.2 | $18.66 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 2010-09-01 |
| 9.6 | $35.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_6_valueguide | 2010-09-01 |
| 9.8 | $31.98 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_8_valueguide | 2010-09-01 |
| RAW | $5.56 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 2010-09-01 |
| 10.0 | $42.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_10_0_valueguide | 2010-09-01 |
| 4.0 | $3.34 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_4_0_valueguide | 2010-09-01 |
| 6.0 | $9.11 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_6_0_valueguide | 2010-09-01 |
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Graded population
CGC records 11 graded copies for Brightest Day #5 (2010). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
Under Pressure
Mera) and Aquaman) attempt to help with a fire on an oil platform. While they do so, they are attacked by a mysterious band of aquatic warriors. Though Aquaman does not know them, it is revealed that Mera somehow does, identifying their leader as Siren). Siren in turn identifies Mera by her name as well. Mera tells Aquaman they must flee. Aquaman is reluctant, but agrees.
Back at the graveyard in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., Deadman) agrees to attempt to raise Don Hall) from the dead.
Meanwhile, Hawkman) and Hawkgirl) explore the strange new land on the other side of Hath-Set’s) portal. They reflect upon the fact that they experienced every one of their prior deaths when they went through the portal. This experience is taking an emotional toll on Hawkgirl, but Carter insists they find and kill Hath-Set. Before they can discuss further they are attacked by feline humanoids. They are barely holding their own until avian humanoids swoop down and attack both them and the feline humanoids. The avian humanoids steal Hawkgirl away and Hawkman attempts to follow, but he is attacked by multiple avian humanoids.
Back in the cemetery, Deadman’s attempt to resurrect Don Hall fails, with Deadman explaining that Don is at peace. Dove) suggests that Deadman attempt to resurrect her sister, Holly).
Back in the strange world on the other side of Hath-Set’s portal, it is seen that Hawkman managed to defeat the avian humanoids but succumbed to exhaustion and collapsed. When he awakens, one of the feline humanoids speaks to him, welcoming him to “Hawkworld.”
Back on Earth, Aquaman and Mera reach safety and find a beach covered in dead marine life and oil from the oil rig accident. Aquaman confronts Mera about the warriors, wanting to know who they are. Mera apologizes, saying that she has been lying to him. She reveals that she had been sent by Xebel all those years ago to kill him.
| Appearing1 = **Featured Characters:** * Aquaman) * Deadman) * Hawkgirl) * Hawkman) * Mera)
**Supporting Characters:** * Dove (Dawn Granger)) * Hawk (Hank Hall))
**Antagonists:** * Siren) **Quana)
**Other Characters:** * Dove (Don Hall))
**Locations:** * Bermuda Triangle * Washington, D.C. ** Georgetown College
**Items:** * Black Lantern Ring * Claw of Horus * White Lantern Ring
| Notes = * Mera coming to kill Aquaman is a retcon of her origin. | Trivia = | Recommended = | Links =
Creative credits
Writers: Geoff Johns, Peter Tomasi
Interior art: Ivan Reis, Ardian Syaf, Joe Prado
Color: Peter Steigerwald
Source records & attribution
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