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X-Men 94 |
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X-Men 94 Modern |
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CGC |
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0287576014
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Owner Comments
Mark Jeweler. 2nd appearance of New X-men: Night Crawler, Storm, Colossus. Wanted a copy, really any copy at the time, but a Mark Jeweler Insert copy hit the sweet spot! Glad to own this Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum Cover that is iconic and more the X-men that I know. They are a rambunctious bunch! A sort of "beginning" of the "run" after the hit of Giant Size X-men #1 and the 1st appearance of these characters. They've been Lost in Space, Danger Will Robinson. A classic style cover of grave importance to the next coming issues. The "new" X-men are having to work as a team, and it will be beneficial if they can learn that lesson as quick as possible. Banshee is on the cover and comes in handy, which is an older member along with Cyclops. I remember getting the '89 pilot episode of the animated cartoon called "Pryde of the X-men" on VHS as a kid and thinking, "How did this not picked up straight away? Oh, that's Awesome!" It was an action-packed fighting Magneto story, and the late 80's Pilot turned into an eventual early 90's animated series, which had newer characters. That was more the rendition I remember and grew up with.
Complete with a back cover picture of the Marvel Card since CGC is grading those. Only a few covers with the mutant the Banshee on the cover, so a Marvel Card of Banshee that can show close ups. Banshee uses his yell to fly!
Grader Notes:
finger bends left center of back cover;
finger bends right center of back cover;
moderate, multiple stain back cover;
multiple bend full right of front cover breaks color;
multiple spine stress lines breaks color.
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X-Men 95 |
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X-Men 95 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1570878012
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Owner Comments
3rd Appearances of the New X-Men. "Death of Thunderbird". So early in the revamped run and someone "dies?" No matter, the X-men will recover. Glad I own the 3rd story experience of the "NEW" X-men. I also own a raw copy for reading, because it is such an intricate and exciting cover that I just wanted a well-centered copy with white pages. Glad to make that happen. Sometimes or in the past these books may have seemed common even. The LCS would get them in from time to time, but not as much as of late. I do not remember Thunderbird from the animated series, although he does remind me of a Street Fighter character from the self-titled video games. Must have been a "go to" name for Native Americans back then, even the appearance or the way the characters are depicted too. Still had a lot of fond memories for that signature look and brand. Cool, collective, and mindful of honor and spirit.
Complete with a back cover picture of a similar to the set completion motif, with "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1!" A prescreen pass before it hit theaters publicly. X-Men aren't the only marvels with death defying stunts. With the death in this comic of Thunderbird, the "reckoning" now is that the Wolverine will replace and join the team, and that is the real disgruntled twist that took and stuck in the plot going on decades now!
Grader Notes:
light spine stress lines breaks color;
small, light, multiple bend right bottom of whole book through book breaks color.
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X-Men 96 |
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X-Men 96 Modern |
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CGC |
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3955890016
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Owner Comments
1st appearance of Moira McTaggert. An interesting science character on the animated series, she would be flushed out again during the Apocalypse saga. She is a geneticist scientist and an expert in mutant affairs. In this one she is helpful when the Phoenix comes along, to kind of help reign in and let Jean Grey be in control most of the time. Moira works on Muir Island, I believe in or near Genosha, and is a friend of Charles Xavier, but whose specialty is for mutants. Love the character, a simple yet possible flirtation opportunity for Xavier. She gets her hands around certain things planned for mutants before anyone else. She has her pulse on the "market" so to speak, or if anything weird comes up, she can put her expertise to good use. She comes around often enough to at least warn Charles Xavier more often than not, she does have secrets too from time to time.
Complete with a back cover picture of remembering that people like Nightcrawler are mutants, that can't walk around unnoticed. A usually gentle and faithful soul, with a kind heart; however, shows the blue fur that inhibits normal every day as a regular "Joe!" Nightcrawler has proved himself useful as a hero!
Grader Notes:
moderate creasing to cover;
moderate staining to cover;
moderate wear to cover.
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X-Men 97 |
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X-Men 97 Modern |
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CGC |
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4010097025
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Owner Comments
Return of Havok & Polaris.1st appearance of Lilandra (face is not shown). Eric the Red appearance. I have the X-men issue of #51 & #52, where there was an Eric the Red appearance, apparently the one here is "different". Just before the Phoenix arrives, Charles Xavier has started having "visions", and he is perplexed with other strange happenings. Who could this be from another world or maybe even time? Charles learns that this is a Queen named Lilandra! She is out for protecting the universe, and she has stumbled on to the Phoenix and the dangers accompanied with her/it. No time to lose! Lilandra enlists the help of Xavier and the X-men to prove that the threat is real. Indeed, it will take a trial by fire of sorts, in the end, it will cost everyone a piece of their "life force" to keep a good girl from getting down. Resurrections are in fact possible, and for the X-men, an important agreement.
Complete with a back cover picture of, "Lilandra" herself from the Marvel Collection comic books that ran wild in the 90's, with artist expressions and this one by Jim Lee! She's a looker! I can see why Xavier thought so much of her.
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 98 30 Cent Price Variant |
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X-Men 98 Modern |
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CGC |
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4056038004
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Owner Comments
30 Cent Variant! This completes this run, wasn't too much trouble to put together, but in reality, it took time, time to find some affordable choices. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby cameos as well! In 2 panels? I'll take it! This 3.0 is right in the zone, as I traded about $40 worth of books and then the cost to slab, $75 total. Perfectly valid in value, but more importantly it takes the last one I needed and puts it in the collection and my registry. I only need 16 more books to complete this set out of 53! That seems the most I've done in a run so far, but with a few still to pick-up. I have many more "books in a single set" with others in the registry, however this X-men Phoenix saga is the most viable for me. Given the X-men adventures animated show growing up was just so impactful to me and my brother, very much a bonding experience that brought us together on Saturday mornings. All the more important that the comics are just as good or better than the animated, yet we all have nostalgia from and for childhood.
Complete with a back cover picture of the 90's "Storm" and style with flair as her comfort zone. She must have a costume that looks formidable in wind; although, the lightning on the cover I'm sure is doing the trick!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 99 |
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X-Men 99 Modern |
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CGC |
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4213706002
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Owner Comments
1st Appearance of Black Tom Cassidy. A Reece Comics find, late in 2023, with the times a changing its nice to go back and complete some things that have been on the back burner. The Tom Cassidy paradox in the cartoon proved to be a brute of root and toot fancy! He is a Lightfoot that likes to take what is easy, but Xavier has the team that will sure keep after it to return things to normal. If it may ever be, but those are the breaks when an X-men comes a calling. Bought for $140 shipped, and that can come as an exposé in and of itself, but when coming close to obtaining something sought after, it should excite! At least burn a fire or two to get it accomplished to find it successful. That trust with collecting that almost diminishes when nearing completing, unless a new passion is found that will, as said, rekindle. That's almost too bittersweet, but it proves the feeling of patience to wait for the RIGHT BOOKS for memories!
Complete with a back cover picture of the possibilities, in Marvel Trading Card fashion now that CGC grades those, that are able to happen with Cyclops Optic Blast! Similar to this issue #99 cover, he's turned up full blast but unable to escape the Sentinels before being brought to SPACE! POOR X-MEN.
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 99 30 Cent Price Variant |
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X-Men 99 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
2064248004
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Owner Comments
30-cent price variant! 1st Appearance of Black Tom Cassidy. Black cover makes it hard in high grade. Super Lucky to find this cheapish and to add it to the collection. There were "regions" where these price variants were more prevalent, but I found mine on eBay. A fun kind of niche book with the price variant, the first of this run of 3 in this series that I obtained. A 1st appearance to boot, with another space adventure. Tom Cassidy is a staff toting kind of villain so to speak. He gets the drop on a few characters, namely Xavier in the animated series. All the while there are visions of someone called Lilandra and a picture of the Shiar. Just what does it all mean, as the animated series was to be continued nearly the entire season with these episodes, almost directly adapted from the comics. Just what were they ushering in? The story was continued and successfully for quite a while!
Complete with a back cover picture of, "Black Tom Cassidy" himself from the Marvel Collection comic books that ran wild in the 90's. Very photogenic of himself to sit still and quiet for a picture, ha! It is as typically drawn as you'd expect from such a wanderer or nomad of a character. Basically, a common thief.
Grader Notes:
light creasing to cover;
light spine stress lines to cover.
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X-Men 100 |
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X-Men 100 Modern |
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CGC |
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0117238010
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Owner Comments
Old label goodness, old team versus new team. It couldn't be more epic of a cover, finally the clash that people new should come. This old label seems in my opinion correctly graded and is a well-centered copy! Old vs New X-men. A score to settle? Something to prove? A simple miscommunication? Xavier in the middle, saying, "Oh, what fresh heck is this?!?" LOL. Sometimes the old way of doing things is so common it seems the only way to go. With new blood and fresh ideas, you almost can't forget the old as a teacher. Stand in the way and ask for the old paths! It is a time-honored tradition for the younglings to make their own mistakes, but we can't count them out yet. They have spunk and Moxy too! Only seeming a bit brash and inexperienced in the execution. Xavier is the oldest of old with the tried true way, lasting 100 issues, give him a listen!
Complete with a back cover picture of even "Marvel Girl" dawning her older costume on the cover and the same in 90s cards! I'm not sure when the new became thought of as better! Even in Marvel Cards she's a red head beauty who obviously knows what you're thinking!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 100 30 Cent Price Variant |
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X-Men 100 Universal |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
0952793001
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Owner Comments
30 Cent Price Variant! X-men #100! Got from the boardie ComicVein for a decent price. Glad for this to be my 2nd edition for this #98-100 run of 30 centers. A very presentable 7.0! I love the 30 centers, as I find them more affordable and tried and true collecting fun! This older label is just a testament at how long they've been sought out and found. A grade date of 09/08/10 is a while ago. I believe that Overstreet is the first to call them out, although I'm sure someone noticed that beforehand. Only documenting them in the public arena was the proper progression. Recognized by CGC, are fun and get their own notation on the CGC label. Certainly, make it a positive niche with so much going on and the hoopla surrounding their distribution and functionality. Always a nice edition and is an extra score if found in the "wild!" These older issues are almost all picked over by now though.
Complete with a back cover picture of the prescreen pass before released to theaters of, "Spy Kids: Armageddon!" Indeed, these new X-Men are wet behind the ears like kids but can still get the job done in the apocalyptic battle of old. Like all newcomers try to do and that is prove they are worthy of "a" calling, as we "all are" but need to take the first step in Faith Believing! Be it mutant kind or getting information to stop the bad guy, we can't all be pencil pushers!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 101 |
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X-Men 101 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
0271763020
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Owner Comments
The 1st Phoenix. Claremont is on fire with this book and offering a fresh perspective of a very old tale! Jean Grey will never be the same. I'm glad to own this copy or any copy really! With the enormous story that was in X-men the animated series, it really hit the spot to this kid! That Phoenix could draw you in, red hair, voice and command; all kids dream! Soon to have a rebirth after rebirth and just what will happen to Jean Grey? Can it be that this creature has the mind and brains trapped? Or is there a telltale sign that nothing is as it seems. Getting to the bottom of it will take a saga of epic proportions. Shiar other worldly high-tech equipment and a battle for a soul of the cosmos. Claremont ushers in the new stories taking his time for a long running and a long-standing tale that has been before, but now appears between the pages of the X-men. Much to our Delight and Satisfaction.
Complete with a back cover picture of Marvel Legends comic reprint of X-men #101, complete as the action figure. Bought at half price books and had a coupon. A trinket of affection for continuing on the epic tale that is the PHOENIX!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 104 |
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X-Men 104 Modern |
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CGC |
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2062344005
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Owner Comments
1st appearance of the Starjammers (in cameo) X-men #1 (1963) Homage! Another awesome story in this run, and I experienced it first in the X-men animated series cartoon. It was worth waking up early to watch with my brother. I knew something was coming and anticipated the Phoenix! To learn of the family connections that came with this crossover from space, and with Cyclops who was not necessarily welcome to the news; a game changer, but at least it didn't feel like a soap opera. Action bound; Claremont delivers! Awesome in color and vibrant, the cover promises continued action and a bit of exploring. Just what did Magneto have to do with all of this, well he wants his say and to be heard. With a bit of a fade, and or, scratch on the cover around the Wolverine's claw, I'm sure that is why this only got a 9.6. If it had been 9.8, I probably couldn't have afforded it. Bought off of the Dave and Adam's website, I had faith in this series and went all out.
Complete with a back cover picture of, "Magneto!" In Jim Lee style for a modern outlook of the power of magnetism! From Marvel Collection comic books that ran wild in the 90's but took a mighty attractive look, even when showing magnetism!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 105 |
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X-Men 105 Modern |
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CGC |
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3833669001
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Owner Comments
Either 1st Full App or 2nd Lilandra! Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum cameo. A great read that takes the X-men through the portal to escape the Firelord. Got to have these Phoenix Saga readers graded. A Dave and Adams pick up with some rewards. NM 9.4! The Phoenix is trying to save everyone, but they've got their own things going on. Firelord has seen just what she is capable of and is out to lay waste. The other X-men can do little to help, until a portal opens, dare they go through it? What is on the other side? The animated series didn't mention the "Firelord" that much and focused on Jean Grey and the Shiar battle for her soul with the Phoenix. Sometimes staying focused is the key to a rebirth. Proving your salt and making the lessons learn apply to your new situation, so that you can feel justified in the decisions that the X-men make.
Complete with back cover picture of what sums up the Jean Grey story with her two main men, we pretend it's another soap opera, but Cyclops and Wolverine have stuck their necks out for the Phoenix more times than can be counted. Minimates figures given to me by boardie Vfactor1 in the gift exchange on the boards 2022!
Grader Notes;
light spine stress lines to cover.
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X-Men 105 35 Cent Price Variant |
| Item: |
X-Men 105 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
4329757024
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Owner Comments
35 Cent Price Variant. Firelord, Lilandra, Misty Knight & Eric the Red appearance. Chris Claremont & Dave Cockrum cameo. Chris Claremont story. Dave Cockrum & Bob Layton art. Dave Cockrum cover. The portal opens up to take the X-men on a journey, but can the Phoenix be trusted? With the Firelord quite literally hot on their trail, Xavier has to think fast to say whether they should enter and journey on or not! Phoenix somewhat being controlled by Jean Grey in this issue, there are some ramifications that take place to whether that proves useful or not, as well. Time for the X-men to kick it into high gear and get the lead out, as space is calling, and destiny awaits! Indeed a 35 center well worth the trouble, bought from eBay and taken while marked down a bit at $492 shipped. It takes all kinds of differences and noticeable issues when considering the X-men, and the #106 of the 35 centers is all that is left to obtain! Being not only the last of the 35 centers needed, but the last of the X-men Phoenix Price Variants needed period the end, to pick up!
Complete with a back cover picture of a 90's Marvel Fleer Ultra Card showing of what they'd like to do after nearly 100+ issues of turmoil! Scott and Jean are always joking they'd like a "summer" getaway, for their namesake wedding in the 90's they almost do!
Grader Notes:
light water stain cover;
spine stress lines to cover;
very light creasing to cover.
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X-Men 106 |
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X-Men 106 Modern |
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CGC |
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3833669002
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Owner Comments
Angel on the rampage! Using Cyclops as a tool? No better fitting name for the "one-eyed 'leader' of the X-Men." Cyclops served a purpose, but his leadership sometimes to make the hard decision led me to believe that it's just too hard to like the red eyed baron, good thing for ole Xavier while it lasted! Keeping with the Near Mint theme for this part of the run, and having a long way to go, it is sure nice to be rewarded with classic covers like this that present well. Claremont continuing to churn these out, and apparently the "Firelord' had a bigger presence in this story than I knew about. The X-men are faced with dire circumstances as Angel kind of has a lapse in judgement. There are 35 cent price variants of a few of these issues in this part of the run. I'm glad to have the regular issue before any spike. I like 35 centers more sometimes, but they are often too costly for me, I still have a few though!
Complete with a back cover picture with a statue of, "The Storm!" When she's on display using the abilities God given by a creator, it puts the wind at your back and guarantees a light show! Mightier than an optic blast?
Grader Notes:
light spine stress lines to cover;
very light foxing to cover.
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X-Men 107 |
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X-Men 107 Modern |
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CGC |
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2115506002
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Owner Comments
1st Full Appearance of the Starjammers!!! Eyed this book for a while and it was time to pull the trigger! Many Saturday mornings watching them on the X-men Animated Series! Wahoo! Such memories. We discover some Family Matters in this, in that one of the Starjammers is the father to Cyclops. A lot of soap opera stuff, that is a little tangential to the main story at hand, but the information comes in handy. These Starjammer's were awesome help in the animated series. Full of wisdom, ideas, answers, and of course to help escape. That is what they're good at, getting in and making a move, then leaving without too many casualties. Got to handle the situation with experience. Even though they could be thought of as "thieves or raiders", they have served their own purpose. They have done it so long and not lost site of the bigger picture and goal. Bought off of Ebay.
Complete with a back cover picture of, "The Starjammers!" With their leader front and center, from Marvel Collection comic books, which is a series that ran wild in the 90's! Art galore, an all-art book!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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