The Uncanny X-Men ##170
Marvel Comics • The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Paul Smith
Cover Artist
Paul Smith
Publication Date
June 1983
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Storm fights Yukio to the death in a battle for her soul and identity, leading to Storm adopting her iconic punk rock makeover. Wolverine and Mariko Yashida's wedding preparations face interference from the Silver Samurai and Viper.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress near top and bottom staples, slight corner blunting at bottom right, overall very flat with good gloss and sharp corners.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 9.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range around $25 depending on platform, with CGC 9.0 copies fetching approximately $70.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate candidate for grading if looking to protect a mid-to-high grade vintage key issue, though a professional press and clean might bump it closer to a 9.2 or 9.4.
Notable Features
Features the iconic transformation of Storm into her punk rock persona and appearance by Yukio. This copy is a UK price variant featuring 60p cover pricing.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsstand/UK variant paper stock, correct staple placement, appropriate color separation and registration for the era, no signs of modern counterfeiting.