The X-Men ##39
Marvel Comics • The X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Don Heck
Cover Artist
Don Heck
Publication Date
December 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The X-Men face off against the Mutant-Master in a fateful finale featuring classic team dynamics, new costume designs for the team, and high-stakes battles with key appearances by Cyclops, Jean Grey, Angel, Beast, and Iceman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Obvious wear, corner rounding and blunting, spine stress lines, minor spine roll, edge wear along the top and right borders, minor creasing near the cover edges, and general yellowing of the newsprint due to age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (CGC 4.0): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of The X-Men #39 generally fall between $75 and $130 depending on the specific certified holder and exact technical grade.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading may be worthwhile if the interior is complete and clean, as silver age X-Men issues hold steady value. However, given the moderate wear, a professional pressing might improve the surface presentation by a point or two.
Notable Features
Features the new X-Men costumes introduced in this era, leading up to the infamous temporary hiatus/cancellation era of the original X-Men series starting around issue #67.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard Silver Age paper stock, correct color separation, and appropriate publisher indicia visible on the cover and interior context.