X-Men Universe ##5
Marvel Comics • X-Men Universe Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Davis, Terry Kavanagh
Interior Artist
Alan Davis, Roger Cruz
Cover Artist
Alan Davis
Publication Date
March 2000
Cover Variant
Regular Story Cover / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology series that reprints concurrent X-Men related stories. This issue reprints Uncanny X-Men #376 (The Shattering Part 1), Cable #75, and X-Men #96. Featured characters include Jean Grey, Professor X, Cyclops, Iceman, and Cable.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the spine. Significant blunting and rounding of the top-left and top-right corners. Noticeable surface soiling and dirt accumulation on the white areas of the cover. Minor edge wear and scuffing on the right edge. Visible crease on the bottom-right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00 | Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this anthology series typically sell in the $2 to $5 range on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies are rarely seen due to the low demand for this specific series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is an anthology reprint series with low collectible demand, and the current condition is approximately a 5.0. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would significantly exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Reprints the 'Apocalypse: The Twelve' lead-up stories; Direct Edition with barcode; Alan Davis Jean Grey cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel Comics Direct Edition from 2000. Features typical glossy cover stock and newsprint/low-grade interior paper common for the era. Standard two-staple binding appears intact.