X-Men #90
Marvel Comics • X-Men (Vol. 1)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Don Heck (layouts), Werner Roth (pencils)
Cover Artist
Gil Kane (pencils) and Herb Trimpe (inks)
Publication Date
October 1974
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct (25 cent variant during this period)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of X-Men #42. It features the apparent death of Professor Charles Xavier (revealed later to be the Changeling). The story involves the X-Men's battle against Grotesk.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible pencil markings on the 'X' of the title. Significant wear along the top edge of the cover. Apparent 'subscription crease' or vertical fold running through the middle-left of the cover. Blunting on all four corners. Possible spine stress and some yellowing of the white cover elements.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-grade condition range from $12 to $30. CGC 6.0 copies sell for approximately $80.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40 plus shipping) would likely exceed the actual market value of the book in this VG condition. The pencil marks and vertical crease are significant 'knock-downs.'
Notable Features
Bronze Age reprint issue. During the period between issue #67 and #93, the X-Men title featured reprints of earlier Silver Age stories while the book was on the verge of cancellation before the Giant-Size X-Men #1 relaunch.
Authentication Notes
The wear patterns, paper oxidation consistent with 1974 newsprint, and the specific 25-cent price point for this era confirm this is an authentic original from the 1970s.