The New Mutants ##12
Marvel Comics • The New Mutants Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
February 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Magma (Amara Aquilla) is featured prominently as she transforms and unleashes her fiery powers, with the rest of the New Mutants fleeing from the destructive display in Nova Roma.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting on the top right, clean cover gloss, minimal edge wear, and faint tanning consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30. Graded (CGC 9.0): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies in similar condition range between $15 and $25, while graded 9.0 copies command around $45.
Grading Recommendation
Not strongly recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission, as the grading and shipping costs may outweigh the modest value increase for a 9.0 copy.
Notable Features
Direct edition with a UPC barcode box containing a zero, featuring early appearances and classic early-1980s Marvel styling.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s newsprint paper stock, correct Marvel box layout, crisp ink registration, and matching staple placement indicating an authentic original printing.