The Uncanny X-Men ##171
Marvel Comics • The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Walt Simonson
Cover Artist
Walt Simonson
Publication Date
July 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Rogue officially joins the X-Men, causing immediate friction and tension among the team members, particularly Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Storm. Professor X is away, leaving the team to grapple with welcoming a former Brotherhood of Evil Mutants member into their ranks.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, mild cover wear, and light tanning on the interior pages consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50, Graded (CGC 7.0): $60 - $90
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of Uncanny X-Men #171 generally fall in the $35 to $55 range depending on exact spine wear.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly worth professional grading unless part of a bulk submission or personal collection upgrade, as the grading and shipping fees approach or exceed the potential value increase for a 7.0 grade copy.
Notable Features
Rogue joins the X-Men as a full member; features the classic Spider-Man box head logo variant common to Marvel direct edition comics of this era.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsprint paper stock, correct direct edition square box replacing the UPC barcode, accurate color registration, and standard two-staple binding indicating an authentic original printing.