X-Men #73

Title: X-Men

Issue Number: #73

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: December 1971

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artist/Penciler: Werner Roth; Dick Ayers inks

Cover Artist: Bill Everett

Format: Single Issue Comic Book, 36 Pages

Variant/Cover: Standard 20¢ U.S. Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: “The Power and the Pendant!” featuring El Tigre. Reprints the main story from X-Men #25. Bill Everett provided the new cover artwork for this issue.

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

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: Attractive copy with strong, bright cover colors and very good overall eye appeal. Light to moderate color-breaking spine stresses are present, with minor rubbing and wear around the staple areas. Light edge and corner wear is visible, including minor wear at the lower spine corner. Back cover has even age toning with light surface and edge wear. Interior pages show even age toning. Both staples appear secure and the centerfold remains firmly 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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