The Uncanny X-Men #282
Marvel Comics • The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
Whilce Portacio
Cover Artist
Whilce Portacio
Publication Date
November 1991
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Captain America 50th Anniversary UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Payback'. This issue features the first brief cameo appearance of Bishop (Lucas Bishop), a time-traveling mutant from the future. It also features the Sentinels and the Hellfire Club.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (9.2)
Condition Details
Generally sharp with bright colors. Minor spine stress visible on left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Presence of a dealer sticker on the polybag/mylar suggests careful storage but obscures a portion of the central cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (9.8): $150 - $180
Recent Sales
Recent 9.8 CGC sales have averaged around $165. High-grade raw copies typically sell for $35 on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if it hits a 9.8 after a professional press. Given the visible minor spine ticks, it may land in the 9.2-9.4 range raw; a cleaning and press could elevate it for investment purposes.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bishop (cameo/preview). Features the Captain America 50th Anniversary (1941-1991) corner box art which replaced the standard UPC on direct market copies.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1991 Marvel production. Paper stock is standard for the era; the '50 Years of Captain America' logo is the correct variant for direct market distribution in late 1991.