The Amazing X-Men ##2
Marvel Comics • The Amazing X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Fabian Nicieza
Interior Artist
Andy Kubert
Cover Artist
Andy Kubert
Publication Date
April 1995
Cover Variant
Direct Edition / Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Age of Apocalypse' crossover event. This story takes place in a dystopian alternate reality where Apocalypse has conquered North America. In this issue, Magneto's team of X-Men (including Quicksilver, Storm, and Iceman) attempts to rescue humans from the breeding pens in Indianapolis while facing the Horseman Abyss.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Light surface wear on the front cover gloss. The spine shows some white stress marks indicating potential handling or storage wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $8; Graded (9.8): $35 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies range from $1 to $5 in bulk lots. 9.8 graded copies have sold between $40 and $55 on auction platforms recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value for this issue is relatively low, and the costs of grading (shipping, fees) would exceed the final market value of an 8.0 copy. Only high-grade 9.8 candidates are generally worth the investment for this specific title.
Notable Features
Age of Apocalypse tie-in; features the alternate reality X-Men team; appearance of Abyss. Direct Edition with a barcode in the bottom left corner and the 'X-Men Deluxe' logo in the top left.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel product. Features standard 1990s glossy cover stock and era-appropriate ink density/saturation. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting observed.