X-Men ##98
Marvel Comics • The All-New, All-Different X-Men (Vol. 1)
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Dave Cockrum
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
April 1976
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Newsstand)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The X-Men celebrate Christmas at the Xavier Institute, only to be attacked by Sentinels controlled by Steven Lang. This issue features the first full appearance of the new X-Men team fighting Sentinels and introduces major plot points leading up to the end of the Claremont/Cockrum run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress lines, minor corner blunting, a price sticker placed on the cover over the yellow title box, moderate tanning on newsprint edges, and minor edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $300 - $450; Graded CGC 6.0 value around $500 - $700 depending on current market fluctuations.
Recent Sales
Recent sales of X-Men #98 in Fine to Fine/VF condition range between $450 and $750 on platforms like eBay and comic auction sites.
Grading Recommendation
Worth professional grading if verified authentic and unrestored. A clean and press could potentially bump this to a Fine/VF 7.0 or Very Fine 8.0, increasing overall value.
Notable Features
Second appearance of the All-New, All-Different X-Men (Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Wolverine). Features the return of the Sentinels and classic Dave Cockrum cover art.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1976 newsstand edition with the correct 25-cent price box and Comics Code Authority seal. The presence of a vintage price sticker on the cover is common for books from this era found in local comic or antique shops.