X-Men ##1
Marvel Comics • X-Men Vol. 6
Writer
Gerry Duggan
Interior Artist
Pepe Larraz
Cover Artist
InHyuk Lee
Publication Date
July 2021
Cover Variant
Virgin Variant (Trade Dressing Removed)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Kick-off of the Krakoan era's flagship title following the Hellfire Gala. This issue establishes the new X-Men team consisting of Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Polaris, Wolverine (Laura Kinney), Rogue, Sunfire, and Synch stationed in their New York City Treehouse base.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM) 9.4
Condition Details
Image appears to show a modern high-gloss cover. Assuming no visible spine stress, sharp corners, and no surface wear. As this is a digital display photo, physical defects like color-breaking creases cannot be fully verified, but it presents as a high-grade copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 9.8): $75 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent sales for the InHyuk Lee Virgin Variant range from $25 to $40 depending on store exclusivity markings and seller reputation.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended only if the owner is certain of a 9.8 grade. The cost of grading ($30-$50) plus shipping may exceed the profit margin for a 9.4 or 9.6 candidate. A 'Press and Clean' is recommended for modern gloss variants to remove fingerprint oils.
Notable Features
Features the first official roster of the elected Krakoan X-Men. Cover art is a 'Virgin' variant, meaning it lacks titles, issue numbers, and barcodes, making it highly desirable for collectors focusing on cover art.
Authentication Notes
The artwork matches InHyuk Lee's specific digital painting style for Marvel's 2021 variants. The image provided appears to be a screenshot of a digital listing (eBay or similar), confirming its status as a modern commercial product.