X-Men ##1
Marvel Comics • X-Men Vol. 2 (1991 Series)
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
October 1991
Cover Variant
Variant Cover E (Gatefold / Combined Regular Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The launch of the second adjectiveless X-Men title. Features the X-Men Blue Team (Cyclops, Wolverine, Beast, Gambit, Rogue, Psylocke) as they battle Magneto and his Acolytes on Asteroid M.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible orange price sticker on the top right corner of the front cover which is a significant defect if it leaves residue or tears. Minor spine stress marks. Bottom right corner shows slight blunting. General shelf wear visible through the polybag/sleeve.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Raw copies of the gatefold version consistently sell for $15-$25 depending on condition. 9.8 graded copies have stabilized around $115.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the price sticker can be safely removed and the book is a guaranteed 9.8. This was the highest-selling comic of all time with millions of copies printed, making value dependent on high-grade scarcity. Pressing is recommended if submitted.
Notable Features
Iconic gatefold cover by Jim Lee. This issue features the first appearances of the Acolytes (Fabian Cortez, Anne-Marie Cortez, Chrome, Nita, and Delgado). It remains the best-selling comic book of all time with over 8 million copies sold across different variants.
Authentication Notes
First printing established by the 1991 date and the Marvel 30th Anniversary logo style. The orange price sticker is an aftermarket addition by a retail store and is not a printing error.