X-Men Giant-Sized Annual ##9
Marvel Comics • Uncanny X-Men Annual Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Arthur Adams
Cover Artist
Arthur Adams
Publication Date
1985
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Asgardian Wars' storyline. The X-Men and New Mutants are brought to Asgard. Storm is manipulated by Loki and briefly gifted the Stormcaster hammer, transforming into the Goddess of Thunder.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, corner blunting (specifically top right), a price sticker residue/sticker on the top right, edge wear, and significant yellowing/tanning along the left edge and spine. Some creasing is visible on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade condition typically sell for under $10. Recent auctions for high grade (9.6/9.8) copies range between $80 and $180.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current estimated grade of 4.0-5.0 means the cost of professional grading would exceed the market value of the book. Pressing might improve the grade slightly, but the tanning and corner wear are permanent.
Notable Features
Features the X-Men in Asgard; iconic Arthur Adams cover and interior art; first appearance of Storm as the Goddess of Thunder (Stormcaster); Direct Edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1985 Marvel production based on the paper aging, color registration of the yellow 'X-MEN' logo, and standard staple placement for the era.