The X-Files ##4
Topps Comics • The X-Files Vol. 1
Writer
Stefan Petrucha
Interior Artist
Charles Adlard
Cover Artist
Miran Kim
Publication Date
March 1996
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
Second Printing
Comic Description
Beginning 'Firebird' Part One of Three. Mulder and Scully investigate a bizarre case involving paranormal phenomena and mysterious government cover-ups.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Price sticker on upper right corner, noticeable vertical crease or pressure bend across the middle, moderate spine stress, blunted corners, and general surface wear consistent with a bagged and boarded mid-grade book.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $10.00; Graded: Not recommended for grading
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range from $2 to $8 depending on platform and specific buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the market value of this issue, even after professional pressing.
Notable Features
Second printing indicator on the cover ($2.95 US / $4.15 Canada SECOND PRINTING), painted cover art by Miran Kim, and early interior artwork by Charles Adlard.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard Topps Comics trade dress, correct barcode for direct edition, and expected paper stock quality for 1990s print runs.