Marvel Graphic Novel #4 Canadian Variant 1st App New Mutants CGC 9.2 1255459006

Description: "We got serious issues.." Hooked on books since '76, we specialise in rare, key, recalled, signed & graded comic books. Marvel Graphic Novel #4$5.95 PRICE VARIANT1st Appearance New MutantsCGC 9.2#1255459006 "During a particular publication “window” in the 1980’s, we find that all direct edition copies of Marvel’s comics carry multiple prices on the cover, with a US price in bold and a smaller Canadian price underneath [learn the difference between direct edition and newsstand copies if you’re not already in the know]. This is because in the 1980’s, the currency exchange rate moved fairly sharply, and publishers started to demand a higher price if the buyer was paying in Canadian currency. BUT: for newsstand distribution, there was a “window” of time where, instead of placing both prices on all newsstand copies (as they eventually did), Marvel instead printed out two batches, one batch for each price tag. [These were manufactured simultaneously on the same equipment, here in the USA, and simply involved a change of the black/key plate — the rest of the book itself, including the all-important indicia page, is fully identical across the different versions]. Because Canada is a dramatically smaller market by population size. In the 1980’s, Canada’s population represented about 9.8% of the total North American market for Marvel’s English language comic books (the USA being the other 90.2% of that market). So when they sized the different print run batches, they had this market size discrepancy in mind — along with the fact that part of that Canadian market would be purchasing the direct edition version (the kind sold in comic shops), so the newsstand demand was only a portion of that 9.8%." Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Bob McLeod. Featuring the Origin and 1st appearance of New Mutants. Thinking that the X-Men are dead (they are actually only off in space facing the Brood), Moira convinces Professor Xavier to gather the next generation of mutants after she rescues a local girl who can turn into a wolf; Professor X begins contacting the kids only to find that the young mutants are being attacked by Hellfire Soldiers sent by Donald Pierce to kill them. Arriving in Kentucky, Xavier and Rahne are attacked by the rocket blasting Sam Guthrie who has been duped into working for Pierce and Professor X is captured. The young mutants band together to save Xavier before Pierce can suck his mind dry. Returning to the mansion after the conflict, Professor X gives his new young charges uniforms and, once the penitent Sam comes calling and is accepted into their ranks, the roster is filled and the New Mutants are born. Softcover, 48 pages, 8.25 in. x 11-in Full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Cannonball, and Danielle Moonstar; Karma first appeared in Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #100. Cover price $5.95. Shipping: We take great care & pride in the packaging and postage of your books. For peace of mind, every comic book is fully insured. We also offer FREE P&P within the UK!Can't find what you're looking for? We have over 50,000 books in stock, just message us.SELL YOUR BOOKS: We're always on the hunt for rare and key books to purchase. If you have one for sale that you think we'd be interested in, just drop us a message with the details (and photos if possible)!Don't forget to check out our social media pages!To be updated when we list new stock, add us to your favourites! Ltd. Company No. 09594973

Price: 284.4 GBP

Location: LONDON

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Marvel Graphic Novel #4 Canadian Variant 1st App New Mutants CGC 9.2 1255459006

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Return policy details: No returns on undamaged goods or CGC/CBCS/PGX graded comics. In the event of noticable package or item damgage you will be required to provide photographic evidence supporting your claim. Buyer pays return postage for full refund of original cost. The item must be sent via a signed for service or if over £100 insured for the full replacement value.

Personalised: No

Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Variant Type: Price Variant

Tradition: US Comics

Certification Number: 1255459006

Custom Bundle: No

Vintage: Yes

Format: Single Issue

Language: Single Unit

Superhero Team: New Mutants

Style: Colour

Features: First Printing, First Character Appearance, Key Issue, Variant Cover