X-MEN ##81
Marvel Comics • X-Men Vol. 1 (The Uncanny X-Men)
Writer
Gary Friedrich
Interior Artist
Werner Roth
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
April 1973
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of X-Men #33. It features the X-Men (Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel, Iceman) battling the Juggernaut. It includes a guest appearance by Dr. Strange and the introduction of 'The Outcast'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible pencil or ink writing (1-8) next to the logo. Moderate spine stress/ticks. Significant blunting and wear on the upper right corner. General cover soiling and yellowing consistent with age. Minor staining visible near the Juggernaut's hand.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded: $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw mid-grade copies have consistently sold in the $15-$30 range. High-grade (9.0+) copies fetch significantly more, but low-to-mid grade reprints from this era have stable, modest demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a 4.0/5.0 copy. This issue is a reprint and does not carry the high demand of original Silver Age X-Men keys.
Notable Features
This issue belongs to the 'reprint era' of X-Men (issues #67-93) before the title was relaunched with 'Giant-Size X-Men #1'. It features an iconic Gil Kane cover recreation of the original #33 cover. It lacks a modern UPC barcode, which is standard for books of this era.
Authentication Notes
The book shows appropriate oxidation for 1970s newsprint. The 20-cent price point and 'April 02461' code correspond correctly to the official 1973 release data.