The Uncanny X-Men ##209
Marvel Comics • The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Salvation'. The Uncanny X-Men face off against Nimrod, the futuristic super-sentinel. The story features key interactions between Colossus, Shadowcat, and Rogue, and serves as a prelude to the 'Mutant Massacre' crossover event.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress creases along left edge, minor blunting at the top right corner, slight surface rubbing visible on back cover through plastic, and minor edge wear particularly at the top margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw/Ungraded: $10 - $15. Graded (CGC 7.5-8.0): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade typically sell for $12-$15 on eBay. Graded 9.8 copies fetch around $150-$200, but lower grades like 7.5 see much less demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade of 7.5 is not high enough to justify the grading fees ($35+) relative to the market value. It is best kept as a nice reader copy or in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features a classic battle against Nimrod. Marvel 25th Anniversary border art on the left-hand column featuring various Marvel characters. Barry Windsor-Smith iconic cover art.
Authentication Notes
Signs of authenticity include standard 1980s newsprint paper oxidation (off-white pages), correct UPC barcode placement for a direct edition (with no strike-through), and period-accurate ink saturation and dot-matrix patterns.