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X-Men #99
Title: Deathstar, Rising!
Issue Date: June 1976
Era: Bronze Age
Series/Volume: X-Men, Vol. 1
Writer: Chris Claremont
Artist/Penciler: Dave Cockrum
Inker: Sam Grainger
Cover Artist: Dave Cockrum
Format: Standard Comic Book
Variant/Cover: 25¢ Newsstand Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Key Issue/Notable: Continuation of the classic Sentinel storyline; features the X-Men battling the Sentinels in space and the capture of Cyclops. Early appearances of the All-New, All-Different X-Men team. Newsstand copy with UPC Range: VF to VF+ (8.0–8.5)
Page Quality: Off-White to White
Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold attached at both staples.
Condition Notes: Very attractive Bronze Age copy with excellent overall eye appeal. Front cover retains strong color, deep blacks and good gloss. Light spine stress and a handful of small color-breaking ticks are present, along with minor wear at the spine corners and light edge wear. There is a small area of discoloration/soiling near the upper edge of the back cover. Back cover otherwise presents cleanly with normal age toning. Interior pages are supple with strong color. Centerfold is securely attached at both staples. No major creases, tears, writing or missing pieces observed.
Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.
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.
Grading Disclaimer: Grading is based on commonly accepted comic book grading standards. We are not professional graders, but make every effort to provide an accurate and conservative assessment based on the condition of each comic. Grading is subjective and opinions may vary. If you have any questions or concerns about an item, please reach out to us.
