The Uncanny X-Men ##129
Marvel Comics • The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
John Byrne & Terry Austin
Publication Date
January 1980
Cover Variant
Regular (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the Hellfire Club saga. This issue features the historic first appearances of Kitty Pryde (who later becomes Shadowcat) and Emma Frost (The White Queen). It also marks the first appearance of Sebastian Shaw and the Hellfire Club. The story follows the X-Men as they attempt to recruit Kitty Pryde, a young mutant, while being targeted by the inner circle of the Hellfire Club.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; corner blunting at bottom right and top left corners; minor edge wear along the right side; possible tanning along the bottom edge of the back cover/interior.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $200 - $300; Graded (7.5 range): $350 - $450
Recent Sales
CGC 9.0 copies recently sold for approx $600-$700; raw mid-range copies sell consistently between $150 and $275 depending on humidity damage and spine integrity.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading due to key first appearances. A professional press and clean could likely elevate this from a 7.5 to an 8.0 or 8.5 by flattening non-color breaking dimples, significantly increasing market liquididty.
Notable Features
First appearance of Kitty Pryde; First appearance of Emma Frost (White Queen); First appearance of Sebastian Shaw; Newsstand edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1980 bronze-age newsprint; correct 40 cent price point; authentic UPC barcode placement; John Byrne signature style matches known authentic copies.