X-Men 2099 ##1
Marvel Comics • X-Men 2099 Vol. 1
Writer
John Francis Moore
Interior Artist
Ron Lim
Cover Artist
Ron Lim
Publication Date
October 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Blue Foil Border)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of the X-Men of the year 2099, including Skullfire, Bloodhawk, Krystalin, Meanstreak, Metalhead, Serpentina, and Xi'an Chi Xan. The team gathers to search for an oasis in a dystopian future ruled by corporations.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor blunting on the bottom left corner. Slight spine stress visible near the lower third of the book. Foil borders on these issues are prone to scuffing, though this copy appears to have good luster. Centering is decent.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10 plus shipping. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies have plateaued around $75 recently.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for grading unless you are certain it will hit a 9.8. Mid-grade copies (9.0-9.4) rarely recoup the cost of grading and shipping fees for this specific title due to high print volumes in the 90s.
Notable Features
Key issue featuring the first appearance of the X-Men 2099 team. Features a blue foil embossed cover highlight common to Marvel's 2099 launch titles. This is the Direct Edition (indicated by the barcode).
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. High-gloss cover with correct 1993 Marvel logo and blue foil stamping. UPC barcode includes the '00111' string identifying it as issue 1, first printing, direct market.