The X-Men #29
Marvel Comics • The X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Werner Roth (pencils), John Tartaglione (inks)
Cover Artist
Werner Roth (pencils), John Tartaglione (inks)
Publication Date
February 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Super-Adaptoid strikes! This issue features the X-Men (Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Iceman, and Beast) battling the Super-Adaptoid, an android capable of mimicking the powers of the Avengers. This is the first silver age appearance of the Super-Adaptoid in an X-Men title.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear visible including a vertical crease/bend down the center of the book, significant spine wear with splitting/chipping on the left edge, blunted and rounded corners, color-breaking creases, a production or date stamp near the title, and moderate surface soiling/staining on the white background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded: High graded copies fetch significantly more, but in this specific condition, the value remains low.
Recent Sales
Copies in VG (4.0) condition have recently sold for approximately $60-$80, while low-grade copies (GD 2.0) typically range from $25-$40.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading in this condition as the cost of grading and shipping would exceed the market value of the book. It is a great 'reader' copy for a collector.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age X-Men; Battle with the Super-Adaptoid; 12-cent cover price; No bar code (Standard for the era).
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1967 Silver Age Marvel comic. Paper aging (browning/tanning) and staple placement are consistent with newsprint production of that era. Note the '12-15' date stamp on the cover, common for newsstand distribution during that period.