X-FORCE ##18
Marvel Comics • X-Force Vol. 1
Writer
Fabian Nicieza
Interior Artist
Greg Capullo
Cover Artist
Greg Capullo
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Regular (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 12 of the 'X-Cutioner's Song' crossover saga (The Final Chapter). The story features a climactic battle between Cable and Stryfe on the Moon inside a force field. It ends with the apparent death/disappearance of both characters in a temporal rift.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker on the top right corner. Minor spine stresses. Slight corner blunting on the bottom left. Possible minor tanning on the top edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell for $2 to $10 depending on the presence of the original trading card and the edition (Newsstand vs Direct).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. The cost of grading exceeds current market value for an 8.0 Newsstand copy. A 9.8 might see a slight premium, but this copy’s sticker residue potential and minor wear make that grade unlikely.
Notable Features
Final chapter of X-Cutioner's Song. Newsstand edition with barcode. Originally polybagged with a Stryfe's Strike File trading card. Features key battle between Cable and Stryfe.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Newsstand edition. Correct paper stock and cover gloss. The price sticker is an aftermarket addition likely from a secondary retailer.