The New Mutants ##12
Marvel Comics • The New Mutants Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
February 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Magma (Amara Aquilla) joins the team as they encounter her in Nova Roma, exploring the hidden Roman city located deep within the Amazon rainforest.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines along the left edge, slight corner rounding and blunting at the top right, minor edge wear, otherwise clean cover with vibrant colors and good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20, Graded (CGC 8.0): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar Very Fine condition have sold consistently in the $15 range on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the current market value of an 8.0 copy.
Notable Features
Features the origin and joining of Magma (Amara Aquilla) to the New Mutants, set in the hidden society of Nova Roma. Direct Edition with the Spider-Man box logo.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsprint paper stock, correct direct edition Spider-Man box, standard staple placement, and authentic color separation consistent with the period.