Obnoxio the Clown vs. the X-Men ##1
Marvel Comics • Obnoxio the Clown vs. the X-Men
Writer
Alan Kupperberg
Interior Artist
Alan Kupperberg
Cover Artist
Alan Kupperberg
Publication Date
April 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Obnoxio the Clown battles the mutant superhero team the X-Men in a humorous one-shot special written and drawn by Alan Kupperberg.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine roll, slight spine stress lines near staples, clean cover with sharp corners, very minor blunting at the top left corner, no major tears or staining visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30. Graded (CGC 9.0): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold in the $15 to $25 range on eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading unless part of a dedicated X-Men collection, as the grading fees would exceed the added value for a 9.0 copy.
Notable Features
Single-issue graphic novel/magazine style format featuring Marvel's cynical humor character Obnoxio the Clown going head-to-head with classic 1980s X-Men lineup including Wolverine, Cyclops, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Storm, and Kitty Pryde.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct Marvel Comics Group branding, Spider-Man box direct edition indicator, and standard 1980s newsprint/glossy cover stock characteristics.