X-Force ##72
Marvel Comics • X-Force Vol. 1
Writer
John Francis Moore
Interior Artist
Adam Pollina
Cover Artist
Adam Pollina
Publication Date
December 1997
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline involves the X-Force team dealing with the fallout of Operation: Zero Tolerance and a confrontation with the Hellfire Club. Key characters include Cannonball, Meltdown, and Sunspot.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks (roughly 5-6 marks), blunting on the top right corner, slight edge wear along the top, and some surface scuffing/indentations visible on the white backgrounds. Small tear/nick visible on the top edge near the right side.
Estimated Market Value
$3 - $8 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies typically range from $2 to $10. This is not a high-demand key issue, so market movement is minimal.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) exceeds the market value of the comic. Even at a high grade, this specific issue does not carry enough significance to justify the expense.
Notable Features
Includes a parody cover style referencing 'The Godfather' or classic mobsters. Noted for Adam Pollina's distinct late-90s art style.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct Marvel gloss and trade dress. UPC barcode is present and correctly reflects the Direct Edition release for the late 1990s.