The Uncanny X-Men ##132
Marvel Comics • The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont & John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne & Terry Austin
Cover Artist
John Byrne & Terry Austin
Publication Date
April 1980
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The X-Men travel to New Mexico to confront the Hellfire Club. This issue features the first brief appearance of Tessa (Sage) and key developments in the Dark Phoenix Saga. The Hellfire Club (Sebastian Shaw, Harry Leland, Donald Pierce, and Jason Wyngarde) successfully capture several X-Men.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine+ (CGC 8.5)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible near the top and bottom staples. Slight blunting to the upper right and lower right corners. Colors are vibrant and well-preserved. There are no major visible color-breaking creases across the main cover art. Minimal surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $110 - $140 | Graded (8.5): $200 - $240
Recent Sales
Recent CGC 8.5 copies have sold between $190 and $230. High-grade raw copies (VF/NM) consistently fetch $125+.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. This is a key issue in the Dark Phoenix Saga. A 'clean and press' could potentially bump this to a 9.0 or 9.2, significantly increasing the value and liquidity.
Notable Features
First brief appearance of Tessa (Sage). Part of the iconic Dark Phoenix Saga. Direct Edition (Spider-man head in the UPC box). Iconic cover art by Byrne and Austin.
Authentication Notes
Authentic appearance. Consistent with Marvel's 1980 print standards. Correct cover stock gloss, staple placement, and '40 cent' price point for the period. No indicators of reproduction.