X men issue 1 climbed to the top of the sales charts in June. But what caused this renewed attention for such an old-school classic? And why are collectors and people who sell comic books talking about it once again?
The (Uncanny) X Men comic series
The original X-Men comic series debuted in 1963, created by a legendary duo of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. At first, it wasn’t a huge hit – sales were fairly low, and the series was even canceled by issue #66. But things changed fast when writer Chris Claremont took over in the 1970s. His long run changed the team, making the X-Men one of the most popular comic series of all time.
The X-Men stood out because they weren’t just superheroes – they were outcasts. Mutants fighting for acceptance, constantly dealing with prejudice and fear. That deeper message was a bit unusual for readers back then, especially during turbulent times in the U.S.
Over the years, the series got some legendary arcs: The Dark Phoenix Saga, Days of Future Past, Inferno, Age of Apocalypse, and House of M, most of which got their movie adaptations. The team lineup constantly changed, bringing in fan favorites like Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Gambit, and Rogue, among others.
In October 1978, the series was renamed “Uncanny X-Men.”
The X Men #1
Uncanny x men 1 launched in September 1963 and started what would become one of Marvel’s most iconic franchises. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, x-men #1 1963 introduced Professor X and his team of teenage mutants: Cyclops, Marvel Girl (Jean Grey), Beast, Iceman, and Angel. What was their mission? To protect a world that both fears and hates them.
Right out of the gate, they’re up against Magneto, who’s still one of the biggest villains in the Marvel universe. He attacks a military base, and the X-Men try to stop him, showing their powers and teamwork for the first time.
What makes x-men issue 1 juicy isn’t just the first appearances – it’s the foundation. This comic created decades of mutant drama, teamwork, and that conflict between peaceful coexistence (Professor X) and aggressive resistance (Magneto).
How much is The Uncanny X-Men #1 1963
X men #1 comic from 1963 is one of the most valuable Silver Age comics you can own. This issue introduced the entire X-Men team and Magneto, making it a holy grail for collectors (one of them, at least). Even in lower grades, the x-men #1 commands serious cash – and in high grades, the numbers get wild.
Here’s the x men 1 value based on condition:
- 2.0 (Good). About $3,225.
- 4.0 (Very Good). Around $5,625.
- 6.0 (Fine). Close to $10,475.
- 8.0 (Very Fine). Selling for roughly $26,350.
- 9.4 (Near Mint). Reaches up to $153,125.
- Highest known sale. A CGC 9.8 x-men #1 comic sold for a whopping $871,999.
