X-Men Special Edition ##1
Marvel Comics • X-Men Special Edition Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Dave Cockrum
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Reprint of Giant-Size X-Men #1 featuring the very first adventure of the new X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Thunderbird, Sunfire, and Banshee), plus 12 brand new story pages created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines near staples, slight corner blunting on top right corner, overall clean and glossy cover with vibrant colors and no major creases or tears.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $40, Graded (CGC 8.0): $50 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold in the $25 to $35 range on online marketplaces.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly worth professional grading unless part of a personal collection or higher tier run, as the grading and shipping costs may exceed the current market value bump for an 8.0.
Notable Features
Includes 12 new pages by Claremont and Cockrum expanding upon the original Giant-Size X-Men #1 story, highly sought after by completionists.
Authentication Notes
Appears completely authentic with correct newsprint quality interior, proper Marvel publication markings, and standard 1980s direct edition box in place of a UPC code.