Giant-Size X-Men ##1
Marvel Comics • Giant-Size X-Men: Facsimile Edition
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Dave Cockrum
Cover Artist
Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
August 2019
Cover Variant
Facsimile Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A page-for-page reprint of the historic 1975 Giant-Size X-Men #1. It features the first appearance of the ‘All-New, All-Different’ X-Men team including Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Thunderbird, as well as Wolverine joining the X-Men. The story 'Second Genesis' involves the new team rescuing the original X-Men from the living island Krakoa.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be in very clean condition, housed in a poly-bag. Visible minor corner softness on the bottom right. Slight light reflection on the bag makes checking for spine stress difficult, but the cover remains glossy and flat with sharp edges visible on the top and left side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00 | Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for the 2019 Facsimile Edition generally fluctuate between $8 and $25 for raw copies depending on shipping and current demand. Graded 9.8 copies typically sell for around $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. While the book is a high-quality reproduction of a significant key, the market value for this specific reprint usually does not exceed the cost of grading, shipping, and handling unless a guaranteed 9.8 is expected.
Notable Features
This is a Facsimile Edition, distinguishable from the 1975 original by the 'Marvel Facsimile Edition' banner in the top left corner, the $4.99 price point, and the modern barcode/UPC in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Genuine Marvel Facsimile Edition (2019). The presence of the modern UPC, $4.99 cover price, and contemporary paper stock clearly identifies this as a modern reprint rather than an original 1975 copy.