X-Men #80

Title: X-Men

Issue Number: #80

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: February 1973

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artist/Penciler: Werner Roth; Dick Ayers inks

Cover Artist: Gil Kane; Frank Giacoia inks

Format: Single Issue Comic Book, 36 Pages

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

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: “Beware...the Juggernaut!” featuring the Juggernaut and reprinting the main story from X-Men #32. Gil Kane cover with Frank Giacoia inks.

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

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: Very attractive copy with bright, vivid cover colors and strong overall eye appeal. Light to moderate color-breaking spine stresses are present, with minor wear concentrated around the staple areas. Light edge and corner wear is visible, including minor wear at the lower spine corner. Back cover has moderate age toning with scattered light discoloration and minor edge wear. Interior pages have even age toning. Both staples are secure and the centerfold is 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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