Free Comic Book Day X-Men ##1
Marvel Comics • Free Comic Book Day 2008 (X-Men)
Writer
Mike Carey
Interior Artist
Greg Land
Cover Artist
Greg Land
Publication Date
May 2008
Cover Variant
Regular (Free Comic Book Day Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue serves as a prelude to the 'Manifest Destiny' storyline. The X-Men (Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Cyclops, Emma Frost, and Pixie) relocate to San Francisco and face off against a group of Sentinels.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible vertical spine crease/bend along the left side, blunt corners especially at the top and bottom right, minor surface wear on the white background, and a noticeable horizontal crease near the bottom right edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately $1.00 to $5.00. Graded 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $40 depending on the buyer.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the comic, especially given the visible spine and corner wear which would likely result in a mid-range grade.
Notable Features
Free Comic Book Day giveaway. Features early appearance of Pixie in the main X-Men lineup and the team's move to San Francisco. Contains a blank white retailer address box on the bottom right.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 2008 FCBD issue. Standard thin glossy paper stock used for giveaway issues; printing and colors are consistent with Marvel's mass-production quality of that era.