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X-Factor (1986) #101

X-Factor (1986) #101

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X-Factor (1986) #101 – Direct Edition (Marvel Comics)
X-Factor (1986) #101 (April 1994), written by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Jan Duursema, inks by Al Milgrom, cover by Jan Duursema, is a Copper Age issue, priced at $1.50. Titled “Afterlives,” it follows government-sponsored X-Factor—Havok, Polaris, Multiple Man, Strong Guy, Wolfsbane, Quicksilver—reeling from Multiple Man’s apparent death, a shocking tragedy. Devastated, Havok leaves the team, fracturing X-Factor’s unity. J.M. DeMatteis’s script delivers emotional depth and team turmoil, with Jan Duursema’s expressive pencils capturing the grief. Duursema’s cover, depicting the team’s loss, is a collector’s highlight. Direct Edition, with possible Sealed Polybag (trading card).
Highlights
  • Multiple Man’s apparent death shocks team.
  • Havok abandons X-Factor in grief.
  • DeMatteis’s poignant, emotional script.
  • Duursema’s expressive art, cover.
  • Key government-era X-Factor tragedy.
Featured Characters
  • X-Factor: Havok, Polaris, Multiple Man, Strong Guy, Wolfsbane, Quicksilver.
Direct Edition Details
  • Identification: No UPC barcode, Marvel logo/blank space, $1.50.
  • Sealed Polybag: Possible, with trading card (e.g., Havok); sealed copies rarer, premium value.
  • Condition: NM likely for Direct; polybag protects, creasing affects CGC.
Value & Trends
  • Current:
    • Standard Direct: $5–$15 (NM, raw); $40–$80 (CGC 9.8); $3–$8 (VF).
    • Sealed Polybag (if applicable): $10–$25 (NM, raw); $60–$120 (CGC 9.8).
    • [eBay: NM Direct $8–$12, CGC 9.8 $50–$75; Sealed Polybag $12–$22.]
    • CGC 9.9/10.0: $150–$300.
    • X-Factor by Peter David trade (Vol. 1, 2007): $15–$30.
  • Trends: X-Men ’97 (2024–2025), Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) may drive 10–15% hikes in 6–12 months. CGC 9.8 Sealed Polybag could hit $120–$180 in 2–3 years if Havok/Multiple Man gain MCU focus. Strong emotional issue, below X-Factor #6.
  • Market: Valued for DeMatteis’s writing, Duursema’s art, Multiple Man’s “death”; Sealed Polybag Direct Editions prized.
Why Buy?
X-Factor #101 Direct Edition is a Copper Age gem, with Multiple Man’s “death” and Havok’s exit, driven by DeMatteis’s storytelling and Duursema’s art. Possible Sealed Polybag adds rarity. Grab NM or CGC-graded before X-Men ’97 boosts prices!
Price:
  • Standard Direct: $5–$15 (NM, raw); $40–$80 (CGC 9.8); $3–$8 (VF).
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