Uncanny X-Men #143

Marvel Comics – March 1981

VF/NM 9.0 • Claremont & Byrne • Holiday Horror Classic

📌 This is Copy 1 of 3 from my personal collection.

📸 You will receive the exact book shown in the photos.

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🧠 Grading Notes:

Estimated Grade: VF/NM 9.0

Graded using Overstreet standards, with AI-assisted analysis based on high-resolution images, edge and spine mapping, and surface condition. This copy presents beautifully with strong color and gloss, and just a few minor flaws keeping it from NM range.

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🔍 Condition Detail:

Spine:

• Spine is tight with solid alignment and bright color

• 2–3 light spine impressions (non-color breaking), most visible at top left and above the Spider-Man box

• No deep ticks or splitting

• Staples are clean, tight, and rust-free

Corners:

• Corners are sharp with only minimal softening on lower left

• No folds or creases

Front Cover:

• Excellent gloss and color saturation

• Small, shallow, non-color-breaking surface indentation above the Spider-Man box near the Christmas tree (see close-up)

• No stains, tears, or writing

Edges:

• Crisp and clean with no chipping or fraying

• Light manufacturing variance only visible under scrutiny

Back Cover:

• Clean, vibrant back cover with minor wear

• One faint surface impression near bottom-left corner — barely visible

• No discoloration or damage

Interior Pages:

• Off-white to white pages, clean and well-preserved

• Staples tight, centerfold secure

• No writing, tears, or missing pages

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🎄 Why this book matters:

Kitty Pryde battles a Brood-like demon on Christmas Eve in one of the most memorable standalone stories from the Claremont/Byrne era. A Bronze Age holiday favorite and a fan-favorite issue for both collectors and readers.

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📦 Shipping:

Will be packed with care in a Gemini-style mailer and poly envelope — fully bagged, boarded, and bubble wrapped. Ships securely to protect condition during transit.

• Ships within 1 business day

• Collector-grade secure packaging

• Whether you’re a collector or reseller, we’ve got you covered!

• Shipping includes handling, insurance, and packaging materials — no need to ask for combined shipping discounts. Pricing already reflects savings on singles.

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🔗 More Copies Available:

I’m offering three total copies of X-Men #143, each listed separately with its own grading and photos. This listing is for Copy 1 of 3, a VF/NM 9.0.