The New Mutants ##13
Marvel Comics • The New Mutants Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Bret Blevins
Publication Date
March 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Kitty Pryde (Sprite) is rejected by the New Mutants who tell her she is not good enough for them, leading to an emotional confrontation involving illusions and misdirection created by the Goblin Queen or related adversaries.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting on the top right, and mild shelf wear along the edges, but overall flat and well-preserved with vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $10 - $25; Graded (CGC 8.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold in the $15 to $20 range on secondary marketplaces like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission, as the grading and shipping costs may outweigh the modest increase in value for a mid-grade copy of this issue.
Notable Features
Features an early appearance and classic cover art by Bret Blevins, highlighting Kitty Pryde in tears, with the iconic Marvel direct edition box/barcode in the corner.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsprint paper stock, correct direct edition barcode box, standard color registration, and standard staple placement consistent with authentic issues from this era.