Collectibles: Comics, Sports, Tobacciana
Lot 190:
Description
This is a vintage original copy of The X-Men issue number 64, published by Marvel Comics Group with a cover date of January 1970. This issue is a notable key issue as it contains the first appearance and origin of the character Sunfire Shiro Yoshida . The front cover art is attributed to Don Heck and Tom Palmer and features Sunfire in combat with the original X-Men lineup, including Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Iceman, and Beast, positioned against the U.S. Capitol dome. The cover features the story title WHEN SUNFIRE STRIKES!. Identifying marks include the 15 cent price point, issue number 64, the month JAN, and the Marvel Comics Group logo box. The Comics Code Authority seal is present in the upper left corner. The back cover features a full-page color advertisement for the Famous Artists School. This item is a raw comic book and has not been graded by a third-party service.
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