X-Men ##1
Marvel Comics • X-Men Vol. 2 (1991 Series)
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Jim Lee / Scott Williams
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
October 1991
Cover Variant
Cover C (Cyclops and Wolverine)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Rubicon: The X-Men launch their second self-titled ongoing series. The team splits into Blue and Gold strike forces to face Magneto and his Acolytes on Asteroid M.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks; slight corner blunting on the top right; minor color breaks along the spine edge. Interior pages are not visible but assumed off-white to white for the era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent sales fluctuate frequently due to high supply; 9.8 graded copies consistently sell around the $100 mark, while raw copies average $15.
Grading Recommendation
Generally only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8. Because this was the highest-selling comic of all time (over 8 million copies), supply is extremely high. Pressing is recommended if pursuing a 9.8 grade.
Notable Features
First appearance of Fabian Cortez and the Acolytes. This is Cover C of 4 interconnecting covers (A-D) that form a single panoramic image. Features the Captain America 50th Anniversary logo in the corner box.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1991 newsstand/direct market paper stock. Look for the 'Direct Edition' graphic or UPC to confirm specific distribution. No known contemporary counterfeits due to massive original print run.