The Uncanny X-Men ##178
Marvel Comics • The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Jr. and Dan Green
Publication Date
February 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The X-Men face off against the Blob and other foes in an action-packed issue featuring Storm in her punk rock look, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Rogue, and the mysterious arrival of Forge.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines along the left edge, slight corner blunting on the top-left and bottom-left, minor cover gloss loss, and very light tanning along the interior page edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 8.0): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar Very Fine condition have sold in the $10 to $15 range on secondary marketplaces like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs unless part of a larger submission, as the raw value is relatively low and the potential value increase after grading costs is minimal.
Notable Features
Features Storm's iconic punk rock transformation era and the continued development of Rogue within the team. Direct Edition with a barcode box featuring a 02 issue number variant indicator.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1980s Marvel paper stock, clear color registration, correct UPC barcode formatting in the bottom-left corner, and appropriate Comics Code Authority seal.