X-Men ##1
Marvel Comics • X-Men Vol. 2
Writer
Chris Claremont and Jim Lee
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
October 1991
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition (Cover A - Gatefold)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The X-Men are divided into two strike squads (Blue and Gold) led by Cyclops and Storm respectively. This landmark issue kicks off a massive era for mutantkind, featuring iconic art by Jim Lee.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top staple, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and mild overall handling wear consistent with a bagged and boarded copy stored for decades.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30. Graded (CGC 9.0 - 9.2): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
X-Men #1 (1991) Cover A raw copies in VF/NM condition regularly sell between $15 and $25 on eBay and at local comic shops.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete set or for personal collection preservation, as the grading and shipping fees often exceed the market value of a 9.0 copy.
Notable Features
Guinness World Record holder for best-selling comic book of all time (estimated 8 million copies sold), 50 Years of Captain America banner on the cover, featuring the first part of the 'Mutant Genesis' storyline.
Authentication Notes
Standard newsprint/glossy cover stock consistent with 1991 Marvel publishing standards. Direct edition box instead of barcode indicates authentic direct market distribution.