X-Men ##61
Marvel Comics • X-Men (Vol. 2)
Writer
Scott Lobdell
Interior Artist
Cedric Nocon
Cover Artist
Cedric Nocon
Publication Date
February 1997
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Fearing a resurgence of Onslaught, the X-Men track the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak. The issue features a battle between the X-Men and Juggernaut, while Bastion's 'Operation: Zero Tolerance' plot thickens in the background.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks on left edge; minor blunting of corners (top and bottom left); slight surface scuffing on the bottom edge; cover gloss remains relatively vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $5.00. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. A professional grade of 7.0-8.0 would not provide a significant return on investment.
Notable Features
Features Juggernaut on cover; Newsstand UPC barcode present; part of the 'Onslaught' aftermath story arc.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s newsstand printing; paper stock shows typical age-appropriate oxidation on edges; UPC code matches 1997 Marvel distribution patterns.