X-Men ##99
Marvel Comics • The X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Dave Cockrum
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
June 1976
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Titled 'Deathstar Rising!', this issue features the X-Men battling Sentinels in outer space aboard NASA's space station, featuring classic Chris Claremont storytelling and Dave Cockrum artwork with the second-generation team (Cyclops, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Storm, Wolverine, and Banshee).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress lines, minor corner blunting, potential color breaking creases along the spine and near the edges, moderate overall wear consistent with age, and a green price sticker affixed to the upper right area of the cover title.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $30 - $60 USD; Graded (CGC 6.0) value estimated around $80 - $120 USD.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for X-Men #99 in mid-grades (Fine/Very Fine) generally range from $75 to $130 depending on certification and exact condition nuances.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading (CGC or CBCS) is worth considering if cleaning and pressing can remove surface dirt and lessen minor spine stress, potentially pushing the grade to a Fine/Very Fine (7.0), thereby increasing the overall return.
Notable Features
Part of the iconic Claremont/Cockrum run of the All-New, All-Different X-Men era. Features classic Sentinel action and space setting.
Authentication Notes
Standard vintage newsstand presentation with traditional barcode at the bottom left and 25-cent price box in the upper left corner, showing authentic paper stock aging and staple placement consistent with a 1976 Marvel publication.