The X-Files ##3
Topps Comics • The X-Files Vol. 1
Writer
Stefan Petrucha
Interior Artist
Charles Adlard
Cover Artist
Miran Kim
Publication Date
March 1995
Cover Variant
Special Numbered Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of 'The Return' storyline featuring FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully investigating paranormal phenomena. Mulder faces a dilemma regarding whether to betray his country to save his sister.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
The comic is enclosed in a protective plastic bag with a price tag sticker on the top right corner and a numbered stamped sticker in the upper banner. Minor surface glare, light spine roll, and slight corner blunting are visible, but overall gloss is retained.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $5 - $15 USD; graded value around $30 - $50 USD depending on the exact numeric grade.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for Topps X-Files numbered editions range from $5 to $20 raw, depending on the specific number and condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low return on investment relative to grading fees, unless part of a complete high-grade numbered set.
Notable Features
Special Numbered Edition banner at the top indicating this copy is individually numbered out of 90,000 printed copies. Direct Edition barcode present.
Authentication Notes
Standard Topps printing quality of the mid-1990s, featuring characteristic paper stock, standard staples, and proper color separation on the painted cover by Miran Kim.