X-Men: Portfolios ##2
Marvel Comics • X-Men: Portfolios by Jim Lee
Writer
N/A (Art Gallery)
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
October 1991
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A part of a three-issue gallery series showcasing the art of Jim Lee. This issue features card-stock pages of pin-up style art featuring Rogue, Wolverine, Magneto, and other X-Men characters during the 1991 'X-Men #1' relaunch era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks on the right edge (front cover edge). Slight blunting on the top left corner. Minor surface wear on the white background and slight vertical alignment issue at the bottom left-hand edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range from $8 to $12 for individual issues in mid-to-high grade. Full sets of 3 typically sell for $25 - $40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx $35+) exceed the raw market value, and the visible spine wear would prevent a 9.8 grade, which is necessary for a return on investment for 1990s modern-age books.
Notable Features
Includes a collection of Jim Lee pinups; features the iconic 90s Rogue design on the cover; high-gloss cardstock cover finish and heavy paper interiors.
Authentication Notes
Authentic. The cardstock thickness, printing dots on the character art, and the specific Marvel branding of the early 90s are all consistent with original production. No known counterfeits of this specific series exist.