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SOLD ON: Friday, 08/28/2020 11:42 PM
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: ow pgs
Jack Kirby cover & art; origin and 1st app X-Men; 1st app Magneto; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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Jack Kirby cover & art; origin and 1st app X-Men; 1st app Magneto; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)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.
No Event Auction is complete without a copy of X-Men #1 to round out the festivities with one last major key. With the rights to the franchise now squarely under the control of the MCU, fans await the official announcement of the reboot of the X-Men within an upcoming phase of the incredibly successful movie series. There are no X-Men fans more excited for this news than owners of copies of this book, as they know their investment is about to explode with renewed interest and value. This FN copy is very appealing, and as a mid-grade book it sits comfortably at a place of affordability and condition. The colors are sharp, and any signs of wear are relegated to the outer edges of the comic, leaving the battling mutants mostly free of scuffs and scrapes. There is no better time than the present to acquire a copy of this book, as it will once again become the focus of a whole new generation of X-fans.
Overstreet Guide 2019 FN (6.0) value = $5,920.