X-Men #70

Title: X-Men

Issue Number: #70

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: June 1971

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Stan Lee

Artist/Penciler: Jack Kirby layouts; Werner Roth pencils; Dick Ayers inks

Cover Artist: Jack Kirby; Dick Ayers inks

Format: 52-Page Giant / Reprint Issue

Variant/Cover: Standard 25¢ U.S. Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Giant-size reprint issue featuring “...And None Shall Survive!” originally published in X-Men #17. Classic Jack Kirby/Dick Ayers cover featuring the original X-Men.

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

Comic Grade: VG to VG+ (4.0–4.5)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Appears complete from provided scans; interior pages appear intact

Condition Notes: Strong cover colors and good overall presentation for the grade, but with significant cumulative spine wear. Numerous color-breaking spine stresses, rubbing and small chips are present along the full spine, with heavier wear and small splits around the staple areas and corners. Front cover also has moderate edge and corner wear. Back cover shows substantial age toning, scattered discoloration/foxing, surface wear and several creases, including noticeable creasing along the right side. Interior pages show even age toning with some edge wear. The spine and staple areas are the primary grade-limiting defects.

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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