The New Mutants ##1
Marvel Comics • The New Mutants Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Bob McLeod
Cover Artist
Bob McLeod
Publication Date
March 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spiderman Head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the first X-Men spin-off series. The story introduces the team following their debut in Marvel Graphic Novel #4. Featured characters include Professor X, Cannonball, Psyche (Mirage), Sunspot, Wolfsbane, and Karma. The team travels to the Sentinels' base to rescue their teammate.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and creasing on the bottom right corner; minor surface scuffing and edge wear on the right margin; visible stress lines near the staples; slight surface dirt/soiling visible in the white UPC area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15-$25; Graded (CGC 5.0): $40-$55
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $15 to $20. High-grade (9.8) copies sell for upwards of $250, but mid-grade copies remain affordable and stable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The cost of grading (approx $35-$50) would exceed the market value of a 5.0 grade. It is better kept as a raw collector copy.
Notable Features
First issue of the ongoing series; Direct Edition with Spider-Man logo in barcode box; features the core original New Mutants lineup.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1983 Marvel copper age production. Correct 60-cent cover price, newsprint interior (assumed based on age), and standard staple placement for the era. No signs of restoration or reproduction clones.