Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 619:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Marvel X-Factor Vol. 1 Comic Books Including Key Issues
This collection of Marvel Comics X-Factor Vol. 1 comic books consists of approximately 30 staple-bound issues printed on newsprint paper with illustrated covers. Published between 1986 and 1993, the lot includes issue 5 (June 1986), issue 9 (October 1986), two copies of issue 10 (November 1986), issue 21 (October 1987), and two copies of issue 24 (January 1988) featuring the The Fall of the Mutants crossover. Further issues in the group are two copies of issue 40 (May 1989), two copies of issue 41 (June 1989), three copies of issue 42 (July 1989), five copies of issue 44 (September 1989) from the Judgment War storyline, issue 45 (October 1989), issue 46 (November 1989), two copies of issue 48 (December 1989), and issue 89 (April 1993). Supplemental issues include three copies of Giant-Sized Annual 2 (1987) featuring the Inhumans and two copies of Annual 4 (1989) featuring the Atlantis Attacks crossover. Notable key issues within the lot are issue 5, which features the first cameo appearance of Apocalypse, and issue 24, featuring the debut of Archangel. The covers represent the work of multiple artists including Walt Simonson, Art Adams, Paul Smith, Rob Liefeld, Whilce Portacio, and Ron Frenz. The collection contains a mix of newsstand editions with barcodes and direct market editions with character logos or graphics in the UPC box.
Condition report:
The comic books are in raw, un-graded condition and are individually housed in protective plastic bags. Based on a visual inspection of the covers through the bags, the items generally appear to be in mid-to-high grade condition, typically ranging from Fine to Near Mint. Minor visible wear includes light spine stress marks (spine ticks), slightly blunted corners, and faint surface scuffing. Handwritten dealer price stickers from a previous sale are present on the exterior of most protective bags. No significant structural damage such as major tears or cover detachments is visible.
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