The New Mutants ##1
Marvel Comics • The New Mutants Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Bob McLeod
Cover Artist
Bob McLeod
Publication Date
March 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the ongoing series following their debut in Marvel Graphic Novel #4. The team consists of Cannonball, Sunspot, Wolfsbane, Psyche (Mirage), and Karma. Professor X continues their training as they battle the Sentinels and deal with the legacy of the X-Men.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks visible along the left edge. Color-breaking crease on the bottom right corner with visible blunting. Minor surface wear and edge wear throughout. Slight staining/discoloration on the top white border.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (CGC 6.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent 9.8 sales averaged $350-$450; 6.0 sales averaged $65; Raw copies in mid-grade typically sell for $35.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading in current condition. The value increase for a 6.0 grade rarely covers the cost of grading, shipping, and insurance. It is better kept as a raw collector copy.
Notable Features
First issue of the first X-Men spin-off series. Spider-Man face in UPC box denotes Direct Edition. Character profiles in the side header.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1983 Marvel manufacturing. Correct paper stock and cover gloss. The Spider-Man UPC box and price points (60 cent US) align with the direct market distribution of the period.