X-MEN ##1
Marvel Comics • X-Men Vol. 2
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
October 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A (Beast, Storm, Jean Grey, Archangel, and Professor X)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Rubicon: Part 1. Magneto returns to Asteroid M after a period of seclusion, and his Acolytes lead him into conflict with the X-Men. This issue marked the launch of a second X-Men title and remains the best-selling comic book of all time.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; some blunting on the top right corner; minor surface wear; slight edge wear on the right side. The overall presentation is good but typical of aged newsstand/standard paper stock from the era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $100 - $130 (Current market depends heavily on high grade for this mass-produced title).
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition recently sell between $12 and $18. Graded 9.8 copies have stabilized around $110 after the initial Deadpool & Wolverine hype.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. This specific copy appears to be in the 7.5-8.5 range due to spine ticks, and the cost of grading would exceed the market value of the comic.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Acolytes (Fabian Cortez, Anne-Marie Cortez, Chrome, Delgado, and Nita). Features the 50 Years of Captain America anniversary logo in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features the standard $1.50 cover price, Cape-Man anniversary logo, and correct color registration for 1991 Marvel production.