X-MEN (1963-2011) #1
CGC VF: 8.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Friday, 06/06/2014 4:03 PM
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs
Jack Kirby cover & art; origin and 1st app X-Men; 1st app Magneto; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Toronto Riverdale Collection
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Jack Kirby cover & art; origin and 1st app X-Men; 1st app Magneto; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Toronto Riverdale Collection
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ow/white pgs
Jack Kirby cover & art; origin and 1st app X-Men; 1st app Magneto; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Toronto Riverdale Collection
The first appearances of the original X-Men—including Professor X, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Iceman, and Marvel Girl, as well as evil mutant Magneto—are all featured in this classic Stan Lee and Jack Kirby comic. A new crew of mutants would revive the title in the ’70s, but this vital debut introduces most of the core characters that would launch the big-screen superhero trend of the 21st century.
In addition to that hit film franchise, these teen outcasts would star in a staggering number of comic spin-offs, plus a variety of live-action TV shows and cartoons. There’s even more interest in the title today as Marvel Studios takes over the beloved characters once owned by Fox, strongly suggesting the investment value of this perpetually hot issue will only continue to grow.
Another sparkling Toronto Riverdale copy of a key usually only seen in lower grades. Check out the bright whites and nice, clean reds on this attractive copy, a sure winner for collectors seeking the nicest possible keys for their Marvel runs. As the X-Men series has become one of the top players in comics' takeover of Hollywood, each cycle of films brings new fans and collectors into the growing vintage market, making this book more and more desirable with each passing year. This important issue remains a favorite of ours, and a perennial best-seller. Have at it, mutant fans!
Overstreet Guide 2013 VF (8.0) value = $9,000.
Artist Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.
Jack Kirby cover & art; origin and 1st app X-Men; 1st app Magneto; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Toronto Riverdale Collection
The first appearances of the original X-Men—including Professor X, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Iceman, and Marvel Girl, as well as evil mutant Magneto—are all featured in this classic Stan Lee and Jack Kirby comic. A new crew of mutants would revive the title in the ’70s, but this vital debut introduces most of the core characters that would launch the big-screen superhero trend of the 21st century.
In addition to that hit film franchise, these teen outcasts would star in a staggering number of comic spin-offs, plus a variety of live-action TV shows and cartoons. There’s even more interest in the title today as Marvel Studios takes over the beloved characters once owned by Fox, strongly suggesting the investment value of this perpetually hot issue will only continue to grow.
Another sparkling Toronto Riverdale copy of a key usually only seen in lower grades. Check out the bright whites and nice, clean reds on this attractive copy, a sure winner for collectors seeking the nicest possible keys for their Marvel runs. As the X-Men series has become one of the top players in comics' takeover of Hollywood, each cycle of films brings new fans and collectors into the growing vintage market, making this book more and more desirable with each passing year. This important issue remains a favorite of ours, and a perennial best-seller. Have at it, mutant fans!
Overstreet Guide 2013 VF (8.0) value = $9,000.
Artist Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.