Uncanny X-Men #135 *Newsstand - Marvel Comics 07/80 (CGC 9.2 White Pages)
Title: The Uncanny X-Men #135 (July 1980) – Newsstand Edition – CGC 9.8 White Pages
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Release Year: 1980
Issue: #135
Format: CGC-graded slab (Universal)
Edition: Newsstand
Grade: CGC 9.8 White Pages
Story & Creative Team:
- Story: Chris Claremont
- Cover Art: John Byrne & Terry Austin
- Pencils: John Byrne
- Inks: Terry Austin
Key Issue / Notes:
- Iconic chapter of the Dark Phoenix Saga
- Features Dark Phoenix in full, uncontrollable power
- Classic Byrne/Austin cover with “Defeated by Dark Phoenix!” banner
- Newsstand edition — significantly more scarce in 9.8
Invest in Stories:
Few Marvel storylines have the gravity of the Dark Phoenix Saga. Uncanny X-Men #135 marks the moment Jean Grey loses control, becoming a cosmic-level threat and reshaping X-Men history forever. This issue is a pillar of the Claremont/Byrne era — a run that defined an entire generation of storytelling. For collectors who value narrative impact as much as rarity, this is a cornerstone key.
CGC Details:
- CGC 9.8 White Pages
- Encapsulated in the official CGC slab
- High-grade Newsstand copy — exceptionally tough in this condition
Ideal For:
- X-Men and Phoenix collectors
- Fans of the Claremont/Byrne/Austin era
- Investors building major Bronze Age Marvel keys
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