Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 256:
Description
A Silver Age comic book, Marvel Comics’ “X-Men #14,” dated November 1965, presented within a clear CGC Universal Grade slab. The comic is certified at a grade of 4.0 with “OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages.” This issue features the 1st appearance of the Sentinels. The cover, with layout attributed to Jack Kirby and art by Werner Roth and Vince Colletta, depicts the X-Men characters (including Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, and Iceman) confronting a large purple and yellow robot, identified by the tagline “AMONG US STALK …THE SENTINELS!”. Other textual elements on the cover include “NOW ON SALE MONTHLY!”, a “12¢” price, a “MARVEL POP ART PRODUCTIONS” logo, an “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” seal, and the issue number “14 NOV.” Stan Lee is credited with the story.
Condition report:
The comic book is professionally graded by CGC at 4.0 (Very Good). The apparent condition aligns with its certified grade, exhibiting wear consistent with a 4.0, including potential creasing, minor tears, or spine stress. The pages are noted as \"OFF-WHITE TO WHITE.\" The comic is encapsulated within a sealed CGC Universal Grade slab.
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