The X-Men and the Micronauts ##1
Marvel Comics • The X-Men and the Micronauts Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Butch Guice
Cover Artist
Butch Guice and Bob Wiacek
Publication Date
January 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The X-Men team up with the Micronauts when a bizarre cosmic threat forces the mutants into the microscopic Microverse to save both worlds.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines near the top and bottom staples, slight corner rounding and blunting at the top right, mild tanning along the paper edges, and a faint vertical cover crease near the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25, Graded (CGC 8.0 - 8.5): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar Very Fine condition have sold in the $15 to $25 range on eBay and online comic marketplaces.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run or set, as the raw value is close to or lower than the total grading and shipping costs.
Notable Features
Part one of a four-issue limited crossover series featuring popular 1980s characters from both franchises, complete with a direct edition barcode box.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1980s Marvel newsprint paper stock, correct direct edition barcode box, appropriate ink density, and clear signature credits at the bottom of the cover art.