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MARVEL COMICS · 7/91
UNIT ECA-013998
THE UNCANNY X-MEN #278
Muir Island Saga chapter with a Jim Lee cover and Chris Claremont script
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | July 1991 | Copper | — | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-013998 | ~9.2 | — | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-013996 | ~9.0 | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows sharp corners, strong glossy surface sheen, and no visible spine stress or ticks in this photo. Colors appear bright and unfaded with no creases, tears, or stains visible on the front cover. The book is housed in a protective sleeve which limits full surface inspection, and the interior and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $85 |
// Archive commentary
Uncanny X-Men #278 arrived during the tail end of the Muir Island Saga, the multi-issue arc in which the Shadow King's psychic dominion over Muir Island is broken by the combined X-Men and Excalibur teams. Written by Chris Claremont with art by Jim Lee and inks by Scott Williams, the issue is a representative example of the Claremont/Lee collaboration that defined Uncanny X-Men's final stretch before Lee's departure to launch the adjacent X-Men #1 series. The issue does not introduce a new character, costume, or plot element cited as a notable first, and its significance rests on being a well-drawn chapter of a fondly remembered storyline rather than a landmark single issue.
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