Generation X ##8
Marvel Comics • Generation X Vol 1
Writer
Scott Lobdell
Interior Artist
Roger Cruz
Cover Artist
Chris Bachalo
Publication Date
October 1995
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Cassidy Keep' storyline. Banshee (Sean Cassidy), Emma Frost, and the Generation X students travel to Banshee's ancestral home in Ireland, only to find it under siege by the villainous Black Tom Cassidy and the Juggernaut.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Vertical surface scuffing or light bends may be present through the plastic bag. Top edge shows slight shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or for less than $5 individually. High grade 9.8 slabbed copies sporadically sell for around $40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Includes appearance by Chamber, Jubilee, and Skin. Featured the 'X-Men Deluxe' branding, which denoted higher quality paper stock compared to standard 1990s newsprint.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the period-correct 'X-Men Deluxe' trade dress, the correct $1.95 cover price for the era, and the standard direct edition barcode.