First Appearance · Marvel
First appeared in The X-Men #1 · 1963
About the character
Professor Xavier's team of mutant heroes debuted in 1963. Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Iceman and Angel were the originals — and the franchise went on to become the most important comics property of the 1980s and 1990s.
What is a first appearance worth?
The X-Men #1 is a genuinely valuable comic. Raw copies in low-to-mid grade typically trade in the hundreds; nicer, unrestored copies in the UK market often reach low to mid four figures, and CGC-certified high-grade examples can go significantly higher. Condition details — cover gloss, spine roll, page tanning — make a big difference. We are happy to assess any grade.
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Selling your The X-Men #1 — quick answers
Where did The X-Men first appear?
The X-Men first appeared in The X-Men #1 (1963). Professor Xavier's team of mutant heroes debuted in 1963. Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Iceman and Angel were the originals — and the franchise went on to become the most importan…
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Do you buy first appearances in any condition?
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