X-Men #78

Title: X-Men

Issue Number: #78

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: October 1972

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artist/Penciler: Jack Sparling; John Tartaglione inks

Cover Artist: George Tuska; Frank Giacoia inks

Format: Single Issue Comic Book, 36 Pages

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

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: “The Menace of Merlin!” featuring Merlin and reprinting the main X-Men story from X-Men #30.

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

Comic Grade: FN to FN+ (6.0–6.5)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Appears complete from provided scans; cover is attached at both staples. One interior page/wrap has a pull at the bottom staple.

Condition Notes: Attractive copy with strong cover colors and good overall eye appeal. Light to moderate color-breaking spine stresses are present along with minor edge and corner wear. Back cover shows moderate age toning with scattered light discoloration and surface wear. Interior pages have even age toning. One interior page/wrap has pulled at the bottom staple, while the remainder of the visible staple attachment appears secure.

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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