X-Men 2099 ##5
Marvel Comics • X-Men 2099 Vol. 1
Writer
John Francis Moore
Interior Artist
Ron Lim
Cover Artist
Ron Lim
Publication Date
February 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of the 'Fall of the Hammer' crossover event involving various 2099 titles. The story features the X-Men 2099 team, including characters like Skullfire and Bloodhawk, as they deal with the Valhalla project and the false Aesir gods created by Alchemax.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top and bottom left corners. Surface gloss appears well-preserved, and colors remain vibrant with no significant creasing or staining visible from the front view.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade typically sell for $1-$3 in bulk lots or $5 as individual listings. Graded 9.8 copies have a limited market but generally sell for under $75.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the current market value of the book. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection or sold as a reader copy.
Notable Features
Features the 'Fall of the Hammer' crossover badge on the cover. Direct Edition with UPC barcode in the lower left. Art by classic Silver Surfer artist Ron Lim.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel production. Features standard glossy cover stock and interior newsprint/low-grade matte paper characteristic of the era. The barcode and price box layouts match known first printings.