Classic X-Men ##24
Marvel Comics • Classic X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
Arthur Adams
Publication Date
August 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue reprints Uncanny X-Men #118. The X-Men arrive in Japan after being separated in the Savage Land. This issue features Sunfire and the beginning of the 'Dawn of the Samurai' arc. It also includes a backup story featuring Colossus written by Chris Claremont with art by John Bolton.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5 - 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress marks/ticks visible. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner. Minor edge wear along the right-hand side of the front cover. The gloss appears well-maintained, but there is some slight surface puckering near the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in high grade. Recent 9.8 graded sales fluctuate based on character popularity but remain a low-tier investment book.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the current market value of the book. It is best kept as a reader copy or in a bag/board for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Features a classic 'Wolverine vs. Sunfire's Guards' cover by Arthur Adams. Notable for containing original backup material not found in the original Uncanny X-Men run.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s newsprint interior with a semi-glossy cover. Printing registration looks correct; colors are vibrant and consistent with 1988 Marvel production standards. No signs of restoration visible.