X-MEN (1963-2011) #1
CGC VF+: 8.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Friday, 03/18/2022 9:30 PM
$132,000
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMIC BOOK IMPACT: rating of 10 (CBI)
COMMENTS: ow/w pgs; date stamp bc
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/w pgs; date stamp bc
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 is among the most important Marvel keys, introducing the original five X-Men, Professor X, and Magneto, this Jack Kirby/Stan Lee masterpiece is an absolute classic. This copy earned an 8.5 CGC Universal Grade and has off-white to white pages. Another 8.5 CGC copy recently sold for $144,000. The slab notes that there is a date stamp on this book, but it is a minuscule mark on the bottom of the back cover. This cover is incredibly sharp, with crisp colors, a clean white background, a red X-Men logo, and the team’s iconic yellow and blue costumes. This is a gorgeous copy of a historic issue and a beautiful piece for either a comic book collection or collectibles investment portfolio.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VF+ (8.5) value = $30,700.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
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 is among the most important Marvel keys, introducing the original five X-Men, Professor X, and Magneto, this Jack Kirby/Stan Lee masterpiece is an absolute classic. This copy earned an 8.5 CGC Universal Grade and has off-white to white pages. Another 8.5 CGC copy recently sold for $144,000. The slab notes that there is a date stamp on this book, but it is a minuscule mark on the bottom of the back cover. This cover is incredibly sharp, with crisp colors, a clean white background, a red X-Men logo, and the team’s iconic yellow and blue costumes. This is a gorgeous copy of a historic issue and a beautiful piece for either a comic book collection or collectibles investment portfolio.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VF+ (8.5) value = $30,700.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.