X-Men ##77
Marvel Comics • X-Men Vol. 2 (1991 Series)
Writer
Joe Kelly
Interior Artist
German Garcia
Cover Artist
German Garcia
Publication Date
July 1998
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Psi-War' story arc. The issue features Wolverine and Psylocke battling the forces of the Shadow King. It marks the return of the Shadow King as a major antagonist during this era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks near the center and top; visible vertical crease/line running through the 'M' in X-Men down to the left of Wolverine; minor bluntness on the bottom right corner; some surface scuffing visible on the white cover areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded 9.8: $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition generally sell for under $10.00. High-grade slabbed copies rarely exceed $70.00 due to high supply and standard 90s print runs.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the market value of the book. The condition is unlikely to reach the 9.8 threshold required to make the investment profitable.
Notable Features
Psi-War Part 1; Shadow King appearance; prominent 90s cover art style by German Garcia; contains UPC barcode indicative of direct market distribution.
Authentication Notes
Authentic late-90s gloss cover stock. Standard Marvel Comics trade dress of the era including the '77' issue box and 'Psi-War' header. No signs of restoration or reproduction visible.