Auctions: comic books in 'Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover'

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 45D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4439442006

Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. We Were Only Foolin', script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Kyle Baker; One of the New Mutants' friends at Salem Center high school receives a note indicating that some of his classmates know that he is a mutant and will call X-Factor; he commits suicide; Shadowcat gives an impassioned speech about prejudice at his memorial. This story takes place during the days when X-Factor is believed to be a group of mutant hunters (X-Factor #1-#25). 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 211D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - Mutant Massacre tie-in - "Massacre!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr., Bret Blevins, and Al Williamson This issue continues one of the darkest chapters in mutant history. A mercenary force called the Marauders attempts to commit genocide on the outcast Morlocks, and the only thing standing in their way is the X-Men and X-Factor. This is a storyline that has repercussions on the X-titles for years to come. When the X-Men finally catch up to the murderous villains one of the costliest battles in X-Men history follows. It's a battle that will leave several members of the team severely injured. Story continues in New Mutants #46 and Power Pack #27. NOTE: Includes the Mutant Massacre Map, a key to following the events in this pivotal storyline. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.