The Uncanny X-Men ##283
Marvel Comics • The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Whilce Portacio & John Byrne
Interior Artist
Whilce Portacio & Art Thibert
Cover Artist
Whilce Portacio
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Bishop's Crossing' storyline. This issue features the first full appearance of Bishop (Lucas Bishop), a time-traveling mutant lawman from the future. It also features appearances by Storm, Forge, and Iceman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor shelf wear along edges but colors remain vibrant. The 30th Anniversary logo and 'Bishop's Crossing' banner are well-preserved.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $35.00 | Graded (9.8): $120.00 - $160.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales in high grade average $25.00. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold between $130.00 and $155.00 depending on the marketplace.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if there is a high confidence it will achieve a 9.8. A press and clean could help eliminate minor surface defects, but for a 9.0 copy, the cost of grading often exceeds the increase in market value for this specific era.
Notable Features
First full appearance of Bishop. Part of the '30th Anniversary' cover celebrate period. Direct Edition confirmed by the Spider-Man head logo in the bottom left UPC box.
Authentication Notes
All indicators point to this being an authentic 1991 original. Correct paper stock for the era, proper color saturation, and appropriate alignment of the corner boxes and logos.