The New Mutants ##45
Marvel Comics • New Mutants Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Jackson Guice
Cover Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Publication Date
November 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Magik (Illyana Rasputin) features on the cover. The story concludes a crossover with X-Factor and focuses on the internal struggles of the New Mutants team following the events of the Mutant Massacre.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge, slight blunting at the top right corner, minor edge wear on the right side, and potentially light tanning on the interior pages common for this era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80. This issue is generally a low-value copper age book.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $5. High-grade newsstand copies (9.8) peaked at higher prices but have corrected recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40 plus shipping) exceed the raw market value. The visible spine ticks suggest a grade below 9.0, which does not command a premium.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border cover. Barry Windsor-Smith cover art. Newsstand Edition with barcode UPC. Features characters for the first time after a major shift in the status quo.
Authentication Notes
The cover displays correct gloss for the 1986 period. UPC barcode is consistent with mid-80s newsstand distributions. Staple placement and Ben-Day dots in background sky are typical for age.