The X-Men ##39
Marvel Comics • The X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Don Heck
Cover Artist
George Tuska
Publication Date
December 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The X-Men debut new individual costumes for the first time, moving away from their matching training uniforms. The story features the final battle with the Mutant-Master and his Factor Three organization. Characters include Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Beast, and Angel.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks, blunting on all four corners, slight color loss along the spine edge, minor foxing/aging visible on the white areas of the cover, and a slight vertical subscription crease or roll evident on the right edge.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $225 (Raw) / $300 - $400 (CGC 5.0)
Recent Sales
Recent sales of raw copies in Mid-grade (VG/FN) range from $160 to $210. Graded 5.0 copies have recently realized $325 in auction.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if pursuing a set registry. A professional clean and press could potentially bump this to a 5.5 or 6.0, significantly increasing marketability due to the 'New Costumes' key status.
Notable Features
First appearance of the X-Men’s individual new costumes. Silver Age key issue. Features the conclusion of the Factor Three storyline. Black cover typically shows wear easily, making high grades rare.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age 12-cent cover price. Paper stock shows correct age-appropriate oxidation. Correct 'MCG' Marvel Comics Group branding and period-accurate typography/alignment.