Generation X ##1
Marvel Comics • Generation X Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Lobdell
Interior Artist
Chris Bachalo
Cover Artist
Chris Bachalo
Publication Date
November 1994
Cover Variant
Standard Foil Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A spin-off from the Phalanx Covenant crossover, this issue launch a new team of mutant teenagers mentored by Banshee and Emma Frost (White Queen) at the Massachusetts Academy. The story 'Third Genesis' introduces the team dynamic against the threat of the villain Emplate.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker/residue on the top right 'X' logo. Minor spine stress marks. Softening of the corners, particularly the top left. Some vertical scuffing is apparent on the chrome/foil elements which is prone to scratching. Slight edge wear on the top perimeter.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $70 - $90
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $10 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $80 range. This was a high-print-run book from the 90s, keeping values stable but low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading ($25-$40) plus shipping exceeds the raw market value, and the sticker residue/scuffing on the delicate foil surface would likely prevent a high-tier investment grade.
Notable Features
First appearance of Chamber (Jonothon Starsmore), M (Monet St. Croix), Skin (Angelo Espinosa), and Penance (Hollow). Features a wrap-around foil cover. This is a key '90s X-Men title debut.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Note the distinctive heavy cardstock cover with metallic foil treatment and the 'All New #1' logo in the top left corner. This book has not been known to be counterfeited due to the high original supply.