The Uncanny X-Men ##130
Marvel Comics Group • The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin
Publication Date
February 1980
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the first appearance of Alison Blaire, also known as Dazzler. The story continues the 'Dark Phoenix Saga' prelude where the X-Men encounter Dazzler at a nightclub while being hunted by the Hellfire Club.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (some breaking color), blunting of the upper and lower left corners, minor edge wear along the right side, and a slight surface scuffing near the top edge. The book appears mostly flat with good color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $225; Graded (CGC 7.5): $300 - $375; Higher grades (9.8) can exceed $1,500.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $180 to $250. CGC 7.5 to 8.0 copies have recently cleared the $300 mark due to Dazzler's MCU speculation/interest.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if a professional press and clean are performed first to address the spine ticks and surface dirt. A potential bump to 8.0 or 8.5 could significantly increase the ROI. It is a blue-chip Bronze Age key.
Notable Features
First appearance of Dazzler (Alison Blaire). Part of the iconic Chris Claremont/John Byrne era (though Romita Jr. did the art here). Includes a Newsstand UPC barcode which is often more desirable in high grade than direct editions of this era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 40-cent cover price consistent with 1980 Marvel issues. Correct font and spacing on the 'Feb 02461' date stamp. Newsstand UPC is correctly formatted for the period.