X-Men #104

Title: X-Men

Issue Number: #104

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: April 1977

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Chris Claremont

Artist/Penciler: Dave Cockrum; Sam Grainger inks

Cover Artist: Dave Cockrum

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: 30¢ Newsstand Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Key Bronze Age X-Men issue featuring the first appearance/cameo of the Starjammers, including Corsair, and the new X-Men's first major battle with Magneto. Classic Dave Cockrum cover that pays homage to X-Men #1.

UPC: 0714860246104

Comic Grade: FN+ to FN/VF (6.5–7.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Appears complete from provided scans; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Very attractive copy with bright, vivid cover colors and strong overall eye appeal. Moderate color-breaking spine stress is visible, particularly around the staple areas, along with light edge and corner wear. There is a small amount of wear along the bottom edge and lower corners. Back cover has moderate, even age toning with light edge wear and scattered discoloration. Interior pages show even age toning. Both staples appear secure and the centerfold remains attached.

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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