X-Factor ##80
Marvel Comics • X-Factor Vol. 1
Writer
Peter David
Interior Artist
Joe Quesada
Cover Artist
Joe Quesada
Publication Date
July 1992
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (Barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'X-Aminations' storyline. Following a battle with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the government-sponsored X-Factor team (Havok, Polaris, Quicksilver, Wolfsbane, Strong Guy, and Multiple Man) undergoes psychiatric transitions and evaluations with Doc Samson.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (VFN) 8.0
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stresses/ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Light surface scuffing visible on the plastic polybag which may affect the underlying cover gloss. Shelf wear consistent with age, but no major tears or stains visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies have sold for approximately $5-$8. 9.8 graded copies occasionally reach $55 on auction platforms.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees ($25+) outweighs the current market value of an 8.0 copy. Only high-grade 9.8 candidates are generally worth the investment for this specific issue.
Notable Features
Features the newsstand barcode (common but becoming more desirable for 90s era collectors). Early Marvel work by future Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada. Key character development for the 90s X-Factor lineup.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s newsprint quality. The newsstand UPC barcode matches the 02145 code assigned to this series. Printing registration looks sharp, and the color palette is consistent with original 1992 press runs.