Auctions: comic books in 'X-Men Dark Phoenix Saga', graded by CGC

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 129D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4656960014

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 1 of 9 - "God Spare the Children!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. This issue begins arguably the greatest and most tragic X-Men adventure of all time - The Dark Phoenix Saga. While the X-Men attempt to recruit a "New Mutant" by the name of Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm are suddenly attacked by unknown assailants. What do these armored foes want, and who is the White Queen? 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost, the White Queen. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 136D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4647406017

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 8 of 9 - "Child of Light and Darkness!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men set out to stop their out-of-control teammate. But do they possess the power to stop the Phoenix gone mad? Don't bet on it. Enter: Professor Charles Xavier. Can even the most powerful mutant mind on Earth stand against a creature that can consume stars? Mankind's further existence depends on the outcome of this clash of titans. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.