{"product_id":"x-men-131-1980-uk-price-variant-cgc-8-5","title":"X-Men #131 (1980) – UK Price Variant – CGC 8.5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eX-Men #131 (1980) – UK Price Variant – CGC 8.5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX-Men #131, published by Marvel Comics with a March 1980 cover date. This \u003cstrong\u003eUK Price Variant\u003c\/strong\u003e retains the original \u003cstrong\u003e12p cover price\u003c\/strong\u003e and is graded \u003cstrong\u003eCGC 8.5 (Very Fine+)\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eoff-white pages\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the second appearance of Dazzler and an Emma Frost appearance, as recorded on the CGC label, the issue brings together the X-Men, the White Queen and the Hellfire Club conflict during the Dark Phoenix Saga. This copy carries the blue CGC Universal Grade label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e X-Men \/ The Uncanny X-Men\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e #131\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK Price Variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal cover price:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC 8.5 – Very Fine+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC Universal Grade – blue label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Off-white pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCGC certification number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4788989008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second appearance of Dazzler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emma Frost \/ the White Queen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStoryline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Phoenix Saga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Physical comic book sealed in a CGC holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin X-Men run, this issue follows the team's confrontation with the White Queen. The X-Men move to rescue their captured teammates, with Phoenix and Emma Frost facing one another in a psychic battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover puts Emma Frost at the centre of the composition, surrounded by the captive X-Men and scenes of the team's struggle. The second appearance of Dazzler adds another collecting point for readers following the introduction of characters during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pence-variant collectors, the 12p cover and CGC's explicit UK Price Variant designation distinguish this copy. It combines a Bronze Age X-Men issue, the White Queen cover and a certified 8.5 grade in one slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chris Claremont.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover and art:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Byrne and Terry Austin, as credited on the CGC label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact CGC slab pictured, certification \u003cstrong\u003e4788989008\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both the front and rear label identify the UK Price Variant and off-white page quality. The rear photograph also shows the Star Trek: The Motion Picture advertisement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCGC's numerical grade applies to the comic inside the holder. The plastic case's cosmetic condition is separate from that grade. Please inspect both photographs for the holder's presentation, including any visible surface marks or reflections, and contact us for additional close-ups if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched from the UK with protective packaging around the CGC holder. Available delivery options and charges are shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marvel Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53458865422603,"sku":"CGC-4788989008","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5790\/8491\/files\/aaaaa0045_3add76f4-d1f9-4830-bc3d-0f1c656f10e3.jpg?v=1792262328","url":"https:\/\/redsterscomics.com\/products\/x-men-131-1980-uk-price-variant-cgc-8-5","provider":"Redsters Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}