New Mutants #98 – 1st Appearance of Deadpool – Estimated VF – Newsstand

New Mutants #98 – 1st Appearance of Deadpool – Estimated VF – Newsstand

A major Marvel key issue, New Mutants #98 features the first appearance of Deadpool, one of the biggest breakout characters in modern comics.

This is a raw, ungraded newsstand copy with an estimated condition of VF. The book presents very well for the stated estimate, with strong colour, bold cover appeal and one of the most recognisable Marvel key covers of the 1990s.

Key Details

• Series: The New Mutants
• Issue: #98
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Year: 1991
• Format: Raw, ungraded comic
• Estimated Condition: VF
• Edition: Newsstand
• Key Feature: First appearance of Deadpool
• Additional Key Notes: First appearances of Gideon and Copycat, appearing as Domino
• Era: Copper Age

Why It Matters

New Mutants #98 is one of the defining Marvel keys of the early 1990s, introducing Deadpool, the Merc with a Mouth. Deadpool’s popularity across comics, films, games and wider pop culture has made this issue a must-have book for Marvel collectors.

This issue also features the first appearances of Gideon and Copycat, who appears in the story as Domino, adding extra key-issue weight beyond Deadpool’s debut. CGC identifies New Mutants #98 as the first appearance of Deadpool, while Marvel Database notes the first appearances of Deadpool, Gideon and Copycat. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Creators

• Plot / Art: Rob Liefeld
• Script: Fabian Nicieza
• Colours: Steve Buccellato
• Letters: Joe Rosen

Collector Notes

Estimated Condition: VF. This is a raw, ungraded comic and the condition stated is our honest visual estimate based on handling and inspection. The book presents very well for the stated grade, with strong colour and eye appeal, but comic grading is subjective and may vary between collectors, dealers and grading companies.

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