X-MEN (1963-2011) #1
CBCS VG: 4.0
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SOLD ON: Friday, 12/17/2021 8:49 PM
$13,502
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMIC BOOK IMPACT: rating of 10 (CBI)
COMMENTS: ow pgs
1st appearance of X-Men w/ origin; 1st Magneto; Jack Kirby cover & art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
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1st appearance of X-Men w/ origin; 1st Magneto; Jack Kirby cover & art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
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ow pgs
1st appearance of X-Men w/ origin; 1st Magneto; Jack Kirby cover & art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
X-Men #1 made comics history with the first appearances of the original X-Men — including Professor X, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Iceman, and Marvel Girl, as well as evil mutant Magneto. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby came up with inspired characters, as well as a high concept that created multiple new teen characters without pesky origin stories. (Stan Lee originally envisioned the comic as The Mutants , but changed the title to appease publisher Martin Goodman —naming the newly formed group after its founder, Professor Charles Xavier.) A new crew of mutants (including Wolverine and Marvel Girl's evolution into Phoenix) would revive the title in the ’70s starting with Giant-Size X-Men #1. This vital debut still introduces many of the core characters that would launch the big-screen superhero trend of the 21st century.
In addition to their own film franchise, the teen outcasts would star in a staggering number of comic spin-offs, plus a variety of live-action TV shows and cartoons. There’s even more interest in the title today as Marvel Studios takes over the beloved characters once owned by 20th Century Fox. The massive success of 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine strongly suggests that the investment value of this perpetually hot issue will only continue to grow.
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This copy of X-Men #1 provides a perfect opportunity for bidders seeking this book but find themselves unable to compete at higher grades, we anticipate a real slugfest over this lot as the price will be right in the sweet spot for customers on the hunt for the first appearance of the super-mutants. It goes without saying that the expectation over the announcement of the X-Men’s introduction to the MCU is one of the most highly anticipated events in comic book fandom today. Once the news breaks, the value of X-Men #1 will see a surge, placing copies like this permanently out of reach for the majority of collectors. A solid investment at any grade this time-worn but solid copy is a potential steal for one determined bidder.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VG(4.0) value = $3,800
1st appearance of X-Men w/ origin; 1st Magneto; Jack Kirby cover & art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
X-Men #1 made comics history with the first appearances of the original X-Men — including Professor X, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Iceman, and Marvel Girl, as well as evil mutant Magneto. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby came up with inspired characters, as well as a high concept that created multiple new teen characters without pesky origin stories. (Stan Lee originally envisioned the comic as The Mutants , but changed the title to appease publisher Martin Goodman —naming the newly formed group after its founder, Professor Charles Xavier.) A new crew of mutants (including Wolverine and Marvel Girl's evolution into Phoenix) would revive the title in the ’70s starting with Giant-Size X-Men #1. This vital debut still introduces many of the core characters that would launch the big-screen superhero trend of the 21st century.
In addition to their own film franchise, the teen outcasts would star in a staggering number of comic spin-offs, plus a variety of live-action TV shows and cartoons. There’s even more interest in the title today as Marvel Studios takes over the beloved characters once owned by 20th Century Fox. The massive success of 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine strongly suggests that the investment value of this perpetually hot issue will only continue to grow.
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This copy of X-Men #1 provides a perfect opportunity for bidders seeking this book but find themselves unable to compete at higher grades, we anticipate a real slugfest over this lot as the price will be right in the sweet spot for customers on the hunt for the first appearance of the super-mutants. It goes without saying that the expectation over the announcement of the X-Men’s introduction to the MCU is one of the most highly anticipated events in comic book fandom today. Once the news breaks, the value of X-Men #1 will see a surge, placing copies like this permanently out of reach for the majority of collectors. A solid investment at any grade this time-worn but solid copy is a potential steal for one determined bidder.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VG(4.0) value = $3,800