The New Mutants #21

Title: The New Mutants

Issue Number: 21

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: November 1984

Era: Copper Age

Series/Volume: Volume 1

Writer: Chris Claremont

Artist/Penciler: Bill Sienkiewicz

Inker: Bill Sienkiewicz

Cover Artist: Bill Sienkiewicz

Format: Double-Sized Comic Book, 52 pages

Variant/Cover: Direct Edition

Printing: First Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Key issue featuring the first full appearance and origin of Warlock, Doug Ramsey joining the New Mutants, Dani Moonstar becoming Mirage, and the first time Illyana Rasputin is referred to as Magik in a character bio. Features the classic Bill Sienkiewicz painted “Slumber Party” cover.

UPC: None, Direct Edition

Grade Range: VF/NM 9.0

Page Quality: Off-White to White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold attached at both staples.

Condition Notes: Attractive copies with strong dark cover colors and very good overall eye appeal. Copies may show light spine stress with small color-breaking ticks, minor edge and corner wear, and light surface or handling wear. Back covers may exhibit minor edge, corner, or surface wear. Interiors are clean and complete with securely attached centerfolds. Overall copies average approximately VF/NM 9.0. Multiple copies are available, so the copy received may vary slightly from the one pictured while remaining comparable in overall condition and grade.

Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

Grading Disclaimer: Grading is based on commonly accepted comic book grading standards. We are not professional graders, but make every effort to provide an accurate and conservative assessment based on the condition of each comic. Grading is subjective and opinions may vary. If you have any questions or concerns about an item, please reach out to us.