X-Factor ##7
Marvel Comics • X-Factor Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Marc Silvestri
Cover Artist
Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott
Publication Date
August 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'X-Terminated'. The X-Factor team (original X-Men) go up against the Morlocks and encounter the Alliance of Evil. Key characters include Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Beast, and Angel.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks (some color breaking), slight corner blunting on the bottom right and top left, minor surface wear visible through the polybag, typical color vibrancy preserved.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.0+): $40 - $70
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $3 to $12 depending on newsstand vs direct; CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for $100-$130.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 candidates. This copy's minor spine ticks likely cap it at a 9.0-9.2, where grading costs exceed the market value.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border cover. Second appearance of Apocalypse (cameo) and first full team appearance of the Alliance of Evil (Tower, Frenzy, Stinger, and Timeshadow). Newsstand barcode present.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsstand printing. Proper age-appropriate paper oxidation (visible on interior edges), standard gloss level for the era, and correct 75-cent price point for the 1986 publication date.