X-MEN (1963-2011) #1
CGC VF/NM: 9.0
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SOLD ON: Friday, 12/17/2021 8:45 PM
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMIC BOOK IMPACT: rating of 10 (CBI)
COMMENTS: ow/white 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/white 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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X-Men #1 was a revolutionary collaboration between Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Following their groundbreaking creations including The Fantastic Four, Thor, Spider-Man, and The Avengers, they came together again to debut Marvel's mutants. The original five X-Men (Cyclops, Iceman, Angel, Beast, and Jean Grey/Marvel Girl), their leader Professor X, and their infamous enemy Magneto all debuted in X-Men #1. The X-Men quickly became a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe, and lead to decades of comics, cartoons, movies, videogames, toys and more!
This copy of X-Men #1 earned a stunning 9.0 CGC Universal Grade, with beautiful off-white to white pages. The white background and the red X-Men logo are both so sharp and crisp here. The original X-Men and Magneto look beautiful in their classic costumes on the iconic Kirby cover. Only very minor stress is visible on the spine and corners. This book is almost 50 years old, and it still looks brand-new.
The X-Men are soon joining the MCU, the highest-grossing and most-popular film franchise of all time. Having lead to millions of new fans and interest in Marvel comics, key issues have skyrocketed in value in recent years. X-Men #1 is an all-time classic key issue, ranking among the most influential and important comics ever. An 8.5 recently sold for almost $160,000 while a 9.2 recently sold for $250,000. X-Men #1 has been hitting record prices this year. What will it be worth after the next generation of X-Men movies and fans?
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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X-Men #1 was a revolutionary collaboration between Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Following their groundbreaking creations including The Fantastic Four, Thor, Spider-Man, and The Avengers, they came together again to debut Marvel's mutants. The original five X-Men (Cyclops, Iceman, Angel, Beast, and Jean Grey/Marvel Girl), their leader Professor X, and their infamous enemy Magneto all debuted in X-Men #1. The X-Men quickly became a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe, and lead to decades of comics, cartoons, movies, videogames, toys and more!
This copy of X-Men #1 earned a stunning 9.0 CGC Universal Grade, with beautiful off-white to white pages. The white background and the red X-Men logo are both so sharp and crisp here. The original X-Men and Magneto look beautiful in their classic costumes on the iconic Kirby cover. Only very minor stress is visible on the spine and corners. This book is almost 50 years old, and it still looks brand-new.
The X-Men are soon joining the MCU, the highest-grossing and most-popular film franchise of all time. Having lead to millions of new fans and interest in Marvel comics, key issues have skyrocketed in value in recent years. X-Men #1 is an all-time classic key issue, ranking among the most influential and important comics ever. An 8.5 recently sold for almost $160,000 while a 9.2 recently sold for $250,000. X-Men #1 has been hitting record prices this year. What will it be worth after the next generation of X-Men movies and fans?