The Uncanny X-Men ##291
Marvel Comics • The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Lobdell
Interior Artist
Tom Raney
Cover Artist
Tom Raney
Publication Date
August 1992
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Mikhail Rasputin' storyline. The X-Men (Storm, Iceman, Jean Grey, Colossus) investigate the Morlock tunnels where Mikhail Rasputin has set himself up as a god. Key characters include Storm, Colossus, and Mikhail Rasputin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and wear on all four corners; heavy white edge wear along the left spine; apparent non-color breaking creases; overall accumulation of surface wear and potential soiling on the black background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00 (This copy is not a candidate for 9.8).
Recent Sales
Newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $3-$8. Low-mid grade copies like this one are often found in dollar bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current estimated grade of 4.0-5.0 means the cost of grading fees would significantly exceed the final market value of the comic.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition (identified by the barcode in the lower left corner); features Storm in her iconic 90s silver suit; story involves the tragic fate of the Morlocks.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s newsstand paper stock; colors appear correct for the era; barcode and price box layout matches known authentic Marvel newsstand distribution for 1992.