Mister X ##10
Vortex Comics • Mister X Vol. 1
Writer
Jaime Hernandez
Interior Artist
Hernan Acosta
Cover Artist
Hernan Acosta
Publication Date
1986
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features neo-noir avant-garde storytelling set in Radiant City, an architectural experiment gone wrong. The mysterious Mister X must deal with the psychological toll and physical dangers of the city's design.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Book is enclosed in a protective plastic bag which creates glare and reflections. The visible cover shows sharp corners, flat surface, no major color breaks, and good spine integrity with minimal to no spine stress ticks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $5 - $15 USD. Graded CGC 9.0 value estimated around $30 - $50 USD depending on buyer demand.
Recent Sales
Indie books from Vortex Comics in the mid-1980s typically trade in low dollar ranges raw unless they are notable first issues or key independent crossover appearances.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) due to low modern market value of the issue, which would likely not outweigh the grading and shipping costs.
Notable Features
Notable example of independent black-and-white comics explosion of the 1980s, featuring unique photographic or stylized monochrome covers typical of Vortex publications.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct Vortex Comics trade dress, typography, logo placement in the bottom right corner, and cover price indicia consistent with 1986 independent publishing standards.