Classic X-Men ##4
Marvel Comics • Classic X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Dave Cockrum (Main Story), John Bolton (Backup Story)
Cover Artist
Arthur Adams
Publication Date
December 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition, indicated by Spider-Man logo in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Reprints X-Men #97 ('The Myrmidon Night'). Features a transformation where Professor X views an alien landscape and the X-Men battle Eric the Red and the Shi'ar. This issue also includes an original 11-page backup story titled 'The Son of Cain' by Chris Claremont and John Bolton, which focuses on Nightcrawler.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks/ticks along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, minor edge wear at the top, and some light surface scuffing visible on the pink background. The alignment of the cover wrap appears slightly shifted to the right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for $3-$8 on eBay. High-grade 9.8 slabs have stabilized under $100 due to high supply.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. Typically, only 9.8 candidates of this specific issue are worth slabbing.
Notable Features
Features an iconic Storm cover by Arthur Adams; Contains original backup material and new pin-ups not found in the original 1970s X-Men run; Marvel 25th Anniversary border/header.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1986 printing; features appropriate age-related paper oxidation (off-white pages) and standard newsprint and glossy cover stock of the mid-80s Copper Age.