The New Mutants ##2
Marvel Comics • The New Mutants Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Bob McLeod
Cover Artist
Bob McLeod
Publication Date
April 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The New Mutants (Cannonball, Psyche/Mirage, Sunspot, Wolfsbane, and Karma) face off against the Sentinels. This issue continues the early adventures of the second generation of X-Men students under Professor X.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and wear on all four corners; heavy color rub and surface wear along the spine edge; minor staining/soiling in the lower-left white UPC box area; small creases on the right edge and bottom corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 5.0): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range between $4 and $8. High-grade (CGC 9.8) copies sell for $150+, while low-to-mid grades typically stay under $15.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition. It is a great reader copy or placeholder for a collection.
Notable Features
Features the Sentinels; characteristic Spider-Man face in the UPC box area denotes a Direct Edition copy for comic shops; early issue in the classic Claremont/McLeod run.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsprint and ink saturation levels. Correct 60-cent price point for 1983 Marvel comics. Visible staple placement and era-appropriate 'Marvel Comics Group' header.