X-Men Onslaught ##1
Marvel Comics • Onslaught (Marvel Event)
Writer
Scott Lobdell, Mark Waid
Interior Artist
Adam Kubert
Cover Artist
Mike S. Miller
Publication Date
August 1996
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A pivotal issue in the Onslaught Saga where the entity known as Onslaught (a fusion of Magneto and Professor X) finally reveals himself to the X-Men and easily defeats them. Key characters include Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, and Wolverine.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress/ticks visible near the top left corner, slight color breaking on the upper spine. Top right corner shows minor blunting. Cover gloss appears high, though there is potential light surface wear common for this type of cardstock cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$15; Graded (9.8): $60-$90
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3 to $10 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $75 range. It is a high-print volume book from the 90s.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a 9.8 is guaranteed. The cost of grading exceeds the raw market value, and this specific copy shows minor spine issues that likely cap it at a 9.0-9.2 grade.
Notable Features
First full appearance of Onslaught (entity). Wraparound cover art. Features a 22-page story followed by a 'The Secret Origins of Onslaught' backup feature. Direct Edition (no barcode, UPC box contains a character logo).
Authentication Notes
The cover stock is the correct semi-glossy heavy cardstock used by Marvel in the mid-90s for event specials. The 'Mike S. Miller' signature is correctly placed in the bottom left art area.