The X-Men #40

Title: The X-Men

Issue Number: #40

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: January 1968

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artist/Penciler: Don Heck

Cover Artist: George Tuska

Format: Single Issue Comic Book, 36 Pages

Variant/Cover: Standard 12¢ Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: “The Mark of the Monster!” Features the Frankenstein Android and begins a backup feature exploring the origins of the X-Men, including the early history of Professor X and Cyclops. George Tuska Frankenstein cover.

UPC: None

Comic Grade: FN+ to FN/VF (6.5–7.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

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

Condition Notes: Attractive Silver Age copy with strong colors and very good overall presentation. Front cover has moderate color-breaking spine stresses with light wear around the staple areas. There is light edge and corner wear, including a small crease at the upper-right corner and minor wear along the bottom edge. Back cover has light general handling and edge wear. Both staples remain secure and the centerfold is firmly attached.

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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