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Marvel Uncanny X-Men & Classic X-Men Vintage Comic Book Lot of 9

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Pickerington, Ohio, US

This auction features an estate collection of 9 vintage Marvel Comics, showcasing iconic Bronze Age and Modern Age milestones from The Uncanny X-Men and Classic X-Men lines. This curated lot spans crucial character events from the 1970s through 2000, featuring legendary story arcs including the introduction of Storm's punk era, a Marvel 25th Anniversary border…

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Pickerington, Ohio, United States (US)

Item description:

This auction features an estate collection of 9 vintage Marvel Comics, showcasing iconic Bronze Age and Modern Age milestones from The Uncanny X-Men and Classic X-Men lines. This curated lot spans crucial character events from the 1970s through 2000, featuring legendary story arcs including the introduction of Storm's punk era, a Marvel 25th Anniversary border issue, and the historic "In Memoriam" issue. The bundle showcases foundational artwork and narratives by legendary industry creators Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Paul Smith, Barry Windsor-Smith, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Lee.
Lot Breakdown
The Uncanny X-Men Run: 5 classic issues including #170 (historic story featuring Storm vs. Callisto and the Morlocks), #208 (Marvel 25th Anniversary border cover), #220 (Barry Windsor-Smith cover), #229 ("In Memoriam" tribute story), and #249 (vs. Nasty Boys).
Classic X-Men Series: 2 specialty issues including #23 (featuring the origin of Professor X) and #83 ("The Bride of Caliban").
Vintage & Special Editions: 2 select books including X-Men #80 ("Beware… The Juggernaut!" classic 1970s reprint issue) and the X-Men: The Movie Special Prequel Edition (historic 2000 Toys "R" Us store exclusive promotional comic).
Condition Report
Please study the provided high-resolution photographs carefully to form your own assessment of the collection's grade:
Storage & Presentation: Every comic book in this lot is individually stored inside a clear protective comic sleeve with an accompanying cardboard backing board.
Inspection Constraints: These books have not been removed from their protective packaging for this listing. Conditions are evaluated strictly by what can be observed through the transparent outer packaging.
General Wear: The books display typical storage and age characteristics common for uncertified vintage lots. Expect general surface shelf wear to the plastic storage sleeves, minor blunting to visible corner tips, and typical spine wear appropriate for handled vintage collections.