X-Men ##1
Marvel Comics • X-Men (Volume 2)
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Publication Date
October 1991
Cover Variant
Variant Cover E (Gatefold / Combined Art)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Launch of the 1991 X-Men series. The story features the Blue and Gold teams taking on Magneto and his Acolytes on Asteroid M. This issue is famous for being the best-selling comic book of all time.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks; slight corner blunting on the bottom left and top right; minor surface wear consistent with age; gatefold crease appears intact but shows slight edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (9.8): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $10 to $30 depending on condition. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold between $90 and $130.
Grading Recommendation
Generally only worth grading if the book is a guaranteed 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint) due to high production numbers. This copy appears to be around a 9.0-9.2; grading fees may exceed the market value increase.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Acolytes and Fabian Cortez; Iconic Jim Lee wraparound cover art; highest selling single issue in comic history.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features original 1991 glossy cover stock and correct color registration for the gatefold variant E.