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?-Men #1 Card Details

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?-Men #1
Active Marketing Defective Comics  ·  1993  ·  #28
8 Crown Grade
Near Mint
Cert # 000054456
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
8 Corners
7.5 Edges
8 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 70/30 or better on the back.
CornersClean corners with minor visible wear & softening. Tiny nicks are visible upon close inspection and more noticeable under magnification.
EdgesClean edges with minimal wear. Minor imperfections such as nicks & light chipping are visible by the naked eye and under magnification.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
Card Notes
Active Marketing Defective Comics emerged during the early 1990s boom when independent publishers flooded the market with unconventional titles. This set captures that era's experimental spirit, offering an alternative to mainstream superhero narratives. The '?-Men' franchise became a curious footnote in comics history, remembered more for its oddball charm than commercial success, yet it developed a dedicated following among collectors who appreciate its distinctive aesthetic and willingness to subvert genre conventions. Card #28 features the distinctive visual style that defined the series—bold imagery with an offbeat sensibility that collectors find endearing decades later. Enthusiasts of this set seek out individual cards to complete their collections or appreciate the unique artistic vision represented in each entry. This particular card remains a notable example of the set's creative ambition.
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Grade Count
8 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9.5 / 8 / 7.5 / 8
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