X-Men #1
Marvel Comics • X-Men Vol. 2
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
October 1991
Cover Variant
Standard Edition / Magneto Cover (Variant E - Gatefold available, but this is the individual cover variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Rubicon: The X-Men split into two squads (Blue and Gold). Magneto retreats to Asteroid M with his new followers, the Acolytes, leading to a confrontation with the X-Men.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The cover shows sharp corners and vibrant colors. Minimal spine stress is visible upon close inspection. No major color-breaking creases are apparent based on the provided image, though slight blunting on the bottom left corner is noted.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
High-volume sales on eBay typically range from $12 to $15 for raw VF/NM copies. Higher prices are only commanded for high-grade slabbed copies (9.8).
Grading Recommendation
Generally only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8 candidates. This issue was the highest-selling comic of all time (over 8 million copies), making it very common and only valuable in the highest possible grades.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Acolytes and Fabian Cortez. Iconic Jim Lee cover. Features the Captain America 50th Anniversary Logo in the UPC box area (Direct Edition). This is one of 5 variant covers that form a single panoramic image.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. High-quality semi-glossy paper stock used in the 1991 production is visible. Correct $1.50 cover price and Comic Code Authority seal present.