The New Mutants ##7
Marvel Comics • The New Mutants Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
September 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Sunspot and Cannonball face a terrifying threat as a domestic terrorist holds Sunspot's mother hostage with an axe, leading to high-stakes action involving the early New Mutants team.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Noticeable spine roll, multiple spine stress lines with color breakage, corner rounding and blunting on the top and bottom corners, mild cover creasing, slight tanning of the page edges visible from the cover border.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 5.0) value: $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of The New Mutants #7 generally range between $10 and $25 depending on exact eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run due to the mid-to-lower grade condition and modest raw value, though pressing could slightly improve surface appearance.
Notable Features
Early issue of the classic 1980s New Mutants series featuring the iconic Spider-Man box direct edition logo in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard Marvel 1980s newsprint paper stock, correct coloring registration, and standard comic code authority stamp in the upper right corner.