The X-Files ##3
Topps Comics • The X-Files (1995 Series)
Writer
Stefan Petrucha
Interior Artist
Charles Adlard
Cover Artist
Miran Kim
Publication Date
March 1995
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'A Dismembrance of Things Past,' Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully investigate a series of deaths in a small town that may be linked to a secret military experimental aircraft crash from years prior. This series features the early comic work of Charlie Adlard, who later became famous for 'The Walking Dead.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; visible surface wear and color rub; significant yellow price sticker adhesive attached to the cover on the right side; minor corner blunting; possible light creases through the 'X' logo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60; This specific copy (4.0 due to sticker): $1 or less.
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $50. Mid-grade raw copies frequently sell in bulk lots for under $3 per issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is common and the condition is significantly impacted by the yellow circular sticker on the cover. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Early Topps Comics X-Files issue; cover art by Miran Kim; interior art by Charlie Adlard.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Topps Comics publication from the mid-90s. The paper stock and ink density are consistent with the period; the yellow sticker is an aftermarket addition by a retailer.