X-Factor ##8
Marvel Comics • X-Factor Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Marc Silvestri
Cover Artist
Marc Silvestri
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Freedom Force (formerly the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants) attempts to arrest Rusty Collins. Features key characters Mystique, Blob, Pyro, and Spiral. X-Factor continues their ruse as mutant hunters while secretly training young mutants.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Slight blunting on the top and bottom left corners of the spine. Some surface wear/scuffing visible near the top edge. The newsstand UPC area shows minor shelf wear. Possible slight indentation on the right edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$10; Graded 9.8: $60-$80; Graded 7.5: $20-$25
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for $3-$8. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies have sold between $65 and $85 recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade of 7.5 is below the threshold where value increase covers grading fees. Only worth grading if it was a candidate for a 9.6 or 9.8 grade.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border cover. First appearance of the second Bulk (cameo). Iconic Marc Silvestri art. Barcoded newsstand edition.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel newsstand copy from 1986. Period-accurate paper stock and gloss levels. UPC barcode is consistent with mid-80s Marvel distribution. Staple placement is correct for the era.