The Uncanny X-Men ##303
Marvel Comics • The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Lobdell
Interior Artist
Richard Bennett
Cover Artist
Richard Bennett
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UK Price Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A significant and emotional story titled 'The Hellfire Hunt.' This issue features the death of Illyana Rasputin (Magik) from the Legacy Virus. It focuses heavily on Jubilee’s reaction to the tragedy and Kitty Pryde's return to the mansion to mourn.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The cover appears relatively flat with high gloss. There are minor color-breaking spine stress marks visible on the left edge. The bottom left corner shows slight blunted wear. There is a slight wave/non-color breaking ripple visible near the bottom right area of the white space.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of the newsstand edition in high grade sell for approximately $10-$12. 9.8 graded copies have stabilized under $100 due to high supply from the early 90s era.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. This is a common issue from the 'junk wax' era of comics. The grading fees would likely exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Death of Illyana Rasputin (Magik); Newsstand Edition with barcode; UK Price Variant (85p COMAG sticker/print); iconic 'Must Be It' cover text.
Authentication Notes
Item appears to be an authentic 1993 Marvel publication. The registration of the blue and yellow inks in the logo is consistent with 90s offset lithography. The barcode and price box correctly identify this as the newsstand version distributed for the UK market.