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 Edition (Cover A - Gatefold)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The start of the record-breaking best-selling comic book of all time. Features the debut of the Blue Strike Force (Cyclops, Wolverine, Beast, Psylocke, Gambit, Jubilee) squaring off against Magneto and the Acolytes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress near the top staple, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and minor handling wear along the edges. The cover gloss remains intact and vibrant with no color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $25. Graded CGC 9.2 value: $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of X-Men #1 Cover A have sold consistently in the $15 to $30 range depending on the specific platform and exact condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly recommended for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission or for personal collection preservation, as the raw value and graded value for a 9.2 do not significantly exceed the grading costs.
Notable Features
First printing of the highest-selling comic book of all time, iconic gatefold cover by Jim Lee, and part of the Marvel 50 Years Anniversary banner.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1991 newsprint interior, correct cover stock, and crisp color registration consistent with genuine first printing copies from Marvel.