Marvel · Silver Age · 1963
X-Men #1
Marvel · 1963
Noted for: X-Men team
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What is X-Men #1 worth?
The X-Men #1 is a Marvel 1963 graded comic. Based on 4 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $2,572 to $15,000. Recorded sales include a CGC 5.5 at $15,000 and a CGC 4.5 at $7,300.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.
The X-Men #1 in context
Why collectors care
X-Men #1 (1963) is the first appearance of the original X-Men and Magneto, a top-tier Silver Age Marvel key that anchors mutant collecting. Demand tracks the franchise and stays strong.
How to identify it
A 1963 first printing at 12 cents, not the reprints or facsimile. Confirm the Silver Age indicia and cover price.
Common mistakes
Reprints and the facsimile edition are frequently mislabeled. Restoration and spine work are common; buy graded for high-value copies.
Grade considerations
High-grade copies are scarce and page quality varies widely. Spine stress and Marvel chipping are the usual grade-limiters.
Last recorded sales
4 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 4 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 23, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 5.5 | 1 | $15,000 | N/A |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | $7,300 | N/A |
| CGC 2.0 | 1 | $4,855 | N/A |
| CGC 1.5 | 1 | $2,572 | N/A |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-23. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 4 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 5.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
X-Men #1 value FAQ
What is X-Men #1 worth?+
Based on 4 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $2,572 to $15,000.
What grade sells most often for X-Men #1?+
CGC 5.5 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $15,000.
What is the highest median grade for X-Men #1?+
CGC 5.5 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $15,000. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is X-Men #1 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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