Mister X ##5
Vortex Comics • Mister X Vol. 1
Writer
Dean Motter
Interior Artist
Seth (Gregory Gallant)
Cover Artist
Paul Rivoche
Publication Date
July 1985
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A high-concept noir sci-fi series set in the city of Radiant City, a dystopian metropolis designed on the principles of 'psychetecture.' The mysterious protagonist, Mister X, attempts to fix the city while suffering from insomnia.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker on the top right corner of the front cover which may leave residue or cause surface tearing upon removal. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner. Some shelf wear and minor reflection/refraction suggest light surface scuffing through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 9.8 estim.): $60.00 - $85.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-to-High grade have sold for approximately $8.00 to $10.00. Graded 9.8 copies occasionally surface in the $75 range but high-grade raw inventory is common.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of this specific issue does not currently justify the grading fees relative to the retail value, especially with the presence of a price sticker.
Notable Features
Early interior work by the acclaimed cartoonist Seth. Features include the signature Art Deco/Bauhaus visual style developed by Dean Motter and Paul Rivoche. Includes Vortex Comics logo and original cover price of $1.75.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Vortex Comics production from 1985. Print quality is consistent with period-appropriate independent publishing; the paper stock is slightly heavier than standard Marvel/DC newsprint of the era.