X-Factor ##144
Marvel Comics • X-Factor Vol. 1
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Duncan Rouleau
Cover Artist
Duncan Rouleau
Publication Date
April 1998
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Random Violence' storyline. The issue features Havok (Alex Summers) in a confrontation with the shapeshifting mutant known as Random. The government-sponsored team faces internal and external tensions as the original run of the series nears its initial conclusion (#149).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting at the top right corner. Very slight edge wear along the right side of the front cover. Minor horizontal surface line visible across Havok's chest.
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $8.00 (Raw); $35.00 - $55.00 (Graded 9.8)
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fluctuate between $2 and $10 depending on the lot size. This issue is not currently a high-demand key, so solo sales are infrequent compared to lot groupings.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC/CBCS grading and shipping far exceed the market value of the book. It is a common back issue from the late 90s without significant key events or major first appearances.
Notable Features
Features Havok and Random on the cover. Direct edition with UPC barcode in the lower-left corner showing the issue number '04' above the code. Bronze Age-style trade dress but from the late Modern Age of comics.
Authentication Notes
Authentic late 90s Marvel production. Correct glossy cover stock typical of the era. Color registration is sharp and typical for 1998 printing technology. Two staples are visible and appear original to the manufacture.