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Marvel · Bronze Age · 1980
X-Men #129
Marvel · 1980
Noted for: Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost
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What is X-Men #129 worth?
The X-Men #129 is a Marvel 1980 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $118 to $495. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recent median around $413.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recent sold examples in the same grade.
The X-Men #129 in context
Why collectors care
A double key: the first appearances of both Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost, cover-dated January 1980, by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Two characters who each became franchise fixtures debut in the same issue, which is why this book outperforms its neighbors in the run.
How to identify it
X-Men #129, January 1980, from the original series. The issue opens the Dark Phoenix Saga, so it is a story key as well as a character key.
Common mistakes
Assuming the White Queen's later appearances or Kitty's Sprite/Shadowcat identity changes represent separate "firsts." Both characters first appear here.
Grade considerations
Newsstand distribution and heavy readership mean high grade is the scarce commodity. Centering and spine wear limit most copies; CGC 9.6 and above carries a sharp premium.
Sold price summary
6 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Aug 11, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 4 | $413 | $380 to $495 |
| CGC 7.5 | 1 | $275 | N/A |
| PSA 4.0 | 1 | $118 | N/A |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 6 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| PSA 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
X-Men #129 value FAQ
What is X-Men #129 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $118 to $495.
What grade sells most often for X-Men #129?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 4 sales and a recent median around $413.
What is the highest median grade for X-Men #129?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the current sample at about $413. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is X-Men #129 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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