{"product_id":"x-men-135-1980-uk-price-variant-cgc-7-5","title":"X-Men #135 (1980) – UK Price Variant – CGC 7.5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eX-Men #135 (1980) – UK Price Variant – CGC 7.5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX-Men #135, published by Marvel Comics in July 1980, featuring the first appearance of Senator Robert Kelly and a chapter of the Dark Phoenix Saga. This is the \u003cstrong\u003eUK Price Variant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the original \u003cstrong\u003e15p cover price\u003c\/strong\u003e, graded \u003cstrong\u003eCGC 7.5 (Very Fine−)\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eoff-white pages\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Byrne and Terry Austin's cover places Dark Phoenix in front of the fallen X-Men as she tears through the series logo. This copy carries CGC's blue Universal Grade label, with the UK variant designation printed on both sides of the slab 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 #135\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 July 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 15p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC 7.5 – 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 4788989007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e First appearance of Senator Robert Kelly\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\u003eA key issue from the Chris Claremont and John Byrne X-Men run, #135 combines the Dark Phoenix storyline with the debut of Senator Robert Kelly. The issue follows Jean Grey's overwhelming power as Dark Phoenix, taking the conflict beyond the X-Men and into space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UK 15p cover gives this copy an additional point of interest for collectors building a pence-price run or collecting British-market variants of Marvel's Bronze Age comics. It is identified as a UK Price Variant on the CGC label; the photographs show the matching pence cover. The striking Dark Phoenix cover also makes it a recognisable display piece within an X-Men collection.\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\u003cp\u003eThe CGC label also notes cameos by Reed Richards, the Thing, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange and Silver Surfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact slab shown in the front and rear photographs, CGC certification \u003cstrong\u003e4788989007\u003c\/strong\u003e. The certified page quality is \u003cstrong\u003eoff-white\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please use the images to review the cover, rear advertisement and holder presentation before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCGC's numerical grade applies to the comic inside the holder. It does not grade the cosmetic condition of the plastic case. Reflections and any visible holder marks should be assessed from the photographs; contact us if you would like additional close-ups.\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":53458864013579,"sku":"CGC-4788989007","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5790\/8491\/files\/aaaaa0044.jpg?v=1792262295","url":"https:\/\/redsterscomics.com\/products\/x-men-135-1980-uk-price-variant-cgc-7-5","provider":"Redsters Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}