The Children of the Atom: A Three-Issue Full-Color Gallery ##1 (Part of a 3-issue poster set/gallery)
Marvel Comics • The Children of the Atom as interpreted by Jim Lee
Writer
N/A (Art Gallery/Portfolio)
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
1991
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is not a narrative comic book but part of a three-issue gallery/portfolio series featuring the artwork of Jim Lee. This specific back cover features Rogue in her iconic 90s design. The set captured Lee's definitive era on the X-Men.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks on the right edge (as viewed from the back), minor corner blunting, possible finger smudging on the light background, and slight edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $100 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this three-issue gallery set sell for approximately $30-$50 for the full set. Individual issues typically range from $10-$15 depending on the character featured (Rogue is highly popular).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a high-confidence 9.8. The cost of grading exceeds the value of a mid-grade raw copy. A professional press could remove non-color-breaking surface indentations.
Notable Features
Features Jim Lee's X-Men art which defined the 1990s aesthetic; often used as a source for posters and wall art; distinct white background with blue X-insignia pattern.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel Comics branding with 1990s era typography. Standard cardstock cover consistent with early 90s prestige-style art books. Print registration is sharp.