X-Men #100

Title: Greater Love Hath No X-Man...

Issue Number: 100

Publisher: Marvel

Publication Date: August 1976

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: X-Men, Vol. 1

Writer: Chris Claremont

Artist/Penciler: Dave Cockrum

Inker: Sam Grainger

Cover Artist: Dave Cockrum

Format: Standard Comic Book

Variant/Cover: 25¢ Newsstand Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Landmark 100th issue. Classic battle between the new X-Men and apparent original X-Men, with the revelation that Professor X is actually an Eric the Red-created robot. Major issue from the early Claremont/Cockrum run and part of the storyline leading directly toward the events of X-Men #101 and the Phoenix saga.

UPC: 0714860246108

Grade Range: VF to VF+ (8.0–8.5)

Page Quality: Off-White to White

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

Condition Notes: Strong, attractive copy with excellent overall presentation. Front cover has bright colors, strong blacks and good gloss. There is light spine stress with several small color-breaking ticks, minor wear at the upper and lower spine corners, and light edge/corner wear. A few small handling marks and minor surface imperfections are present, but there are no major creases or significant tears. Back cover is clean overall with some age-related toning and light discoloration/soiling concentrated around the outer margins. Interior pages remain supple with strong color. Centerfold is securely attached at both staples.

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.

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