Giant-Size X-Men #1 CBCS 8.5 VF+ | 1st Appearance New X-Men

Publisher: Marvel Comics – May 1975

Grade: CBCS 8.5 VF+ – Off-White Pages, well-preserved example of this Bronze Age key with strong colors and solid structure.

✅ Creative Team

• Writer: Len Wein
• Pencils: Dave Cockrum
• Inks: Dave Cockrum
• Colors: Glynis Wein
• Lettering: John Costanza
• Cover Art: Gil Kane & Dave Cockrum

📖 Story Highlights

Second Genesis – Professor X assembles an all-new, all-different X-Men team including Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Thunderbird to rescue the original X-Men from the island mutant Krakoa. This issue rebooted the franchise and became a turning point in comic book history.

Bonus Story: Reprints X-Men #43 backup feature – Cyclops origin story retelling for new readers.

✨ Why This Issue Matters

• First appearances of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Thunderbird
• First team appearance of the new X-Men lineup
• Historic relaunch that saved the X-Men franchise and paved the way for its 80s/90s dominance

📊 Collector Notes

• One of the most important Bronze Age key issues
• Desirable among X-Men, Marvel, and Bronze Age collectors alike
  

🎯 Add to Your Collection

Giant-Size X-Men #1 is more than a comic—it's a cultural pivot point. With key first appearances and a legendary creative team, this slab is essential for any serious collector. Whether you're displaying it proudly or holding long-term, this is one issue that always holds power.