X-Men Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 8 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714757009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Unus, the Untouchable!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; After being attacked by a mutant hating crowd following his heroic rescue of a young boy, Beast gets fed up with protecting a humanity that fears and hates him and quits the X-Men; He becomes a professional wrestler but meets his match when he battles Unus, a mutant who cannot be touched; Unus is trying to leave show biz and join Magneto's Brotherhood so he takes on the X-Men as an initiation; The X-Men barely fend him off and, returning home, they find the Beast has constructed a machine that will actually increase Unus' powers; Thinking him a traitor, the X-Men try to prevent Hank from using the machine, but, once Unus has been zapped and powered up, he finds that he cannot even eat without the food being repelled out of his hands; Beast returns him to his former power level but with the promise that Unus will steer clear of Magneto. The Beast Special Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 8 GD- 1.8

2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Unus, the Untouchable!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; After being attacked by a mutant hating crowd following his heroic rescue of a young boy, Beast gets fed up with protecting a humanity that fears and hates him and quits the X-Men; He becomes a professional wrestler but meets his match when he battles Unus, a mutant who cannot be touched; Unus is trying to leave show biz and join Magneto's Brotherhood so he takes on the X-Men as an initiation; The X-Men barely fend him off and, returning home, they find the Beast has constructed a machine that will actually increase Unus' powers; Thinking him a traitor, the X-Men try to prevent Hank from using the machine, but, once Unus has been zapped and powered up, he finds that he cannot even eat without the food being repelled out of his hands; Beast returns him to his former power level but with the promise that Unus will steer clear of Magneto. The Beast Special Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 9 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

"Enter, The Avengers!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils and cover by Jack Kirby with inks by Chic Stone. 1st meeting of X-Men and the Avengers, 1st appearance of Lucifer. Also features a Marvel Girl "Marvel Masterwork" pin-up with pencils by Kirby and inks by Chic Stone. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 11 VG+ 4.5

First appearance of the Stranger. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Triumph of Magneto!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Xavier detects an exteremely powerful entity that has arrived on earth and sends the X-Men to investigate; The Stranger tries to acclimate himself to earth customs but runs across Magneto and the Brotherhood; The X-Men arrive on the scene and battle the Brotherhood but the Stranger leaves with Magneto and Toad in the conflict; Without a leader, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch decide to return home to Central Europe; The X-Men encounter the Stranger once again and Xavier realizes he is an alien; The Stranger explains that he has been collecting mutants from across the universe and takes Magneto and Toad away with him into space. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 11 GD+ 2.5

First appearance of the Stranger. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Triumph of Magneto!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Xavier detects an exteremely powerful entity that has arrived on earth and sends the X-Men to investigate; The Stranger tries to acclimate himself to earth customs but runs across Magneto and the Brotherhood; The X-Men arrive on the scene and battle the Brotherhood but the Stranger leaves with Magneto and Toad in the conflict; Without a leader, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch decide to return home to Central Europe; The X-Men encounter the Stranger once again and Xavier realizes he is an alien; The Stranger explains that he has been collecting mutants from across the universe and takes Magneto and Toad away with him into space. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 12 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3713885003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Origin of Professor X!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Alex Toth (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; 1st appearance of the Juggernaut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 12 GD- 1.8

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Origin of Professor X!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Alex Toth (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; 1st appearance of the Juggernaut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 13 FR/GD 1.5

2" Spine split from top.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Walks the Juggernaut!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Joe Sinnott; Juggernaut has invaded the mansion and the X-Men struggle to take down Xavier's unstoppable half-brother; Human Torch lends a hand and Professor X is able to bring his brother down. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 14 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. Among Us Stalk...The Sentinels!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin] (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; After their battle with the Juggernaut, Xavier sends the X-Men on vacation; Reading a story in the paper about Dr. Trask and his story on the mutant menace, Professor X calls for a televised debate with the anthropologist; During the broadcast, Trask unveils his Sentinels, robots who were built to capture and nullify mutants, but things quickly get out of hand as the Sentinels proclaim themselves superior to puny humans and prepare to take over; Xavier calls his X-Men to help and they return to battle the Sentinels; When one of their number falls, the giant robots capture Trask and return to their base; The X-Men follow and find a hidden complex complete with devastating weaponry aimed directly at them; 1st appearance of the Sentinels. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 15 GD 2.0

The origin of the Beast. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Prisoners of the Mysterious Master Mold!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin] (pencils), inks by Dick Ayers; The X-Men invade the Sentinel's underground complex but are captured; Beast is taken before the Sentinel's leader, Master Mold, and has his mind probed; Master Mold commands Trask to make an army of Sentinels so they can take over the world. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 16 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4309955008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Supreme Sacrifice!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin] (pencils), inks by Dick Ayers; With the X-Men captured, Xavier heads back to investigate a fallen Sentinel to try and figure out what stopped it; The X-Men escape and battle the Sentinels but it is the timely intervention of Professor X and the self sacrifice of Dr. Trask that stops Master Mold and saves the day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 17 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2138637008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. ...And None Shall Survive!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (p. 1 & layouts, pp. 2–20) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin] (pp. 2–20), inks by Dick Ayers; In the aftermath of their battle with the Sentinels, Hank, Bobby and Scott are taken to the hospital with injuries; Iceman is delirious in a coma but his companions recover quickly; When Warren's parents call and say they are dropping by for a visit, Angel flies back to the mansion where he is attacked by a mysterious stranger; Xavier and Cyclops, worried with no word from Angel, also return home and are attacked; Beast and Jean are the last to show up and are also taken down; As Warren's parents arrive at the mansion, they are greeted by Magneto. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4692677003

If Iceman Should Fail--!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Dick Ayers; With the rest of the X-Men captured in a lead balloon, it is up to an injured Iceman to battle Magneto on his own; Once the X-Men escape Magento's trap, Professor X calls the Stranger who arrives on earth to collect his former captive. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714757010

From Whence Comes...Dominus?, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin), inks by Dick Ayers; the X-Men battle Lucifer, The Supreme One. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4111635023

From Whence Comes...Dominus?, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin), inks by Dick Ayers; the X-Men battle Lucifer, The Supreme One. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 23 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #25-3B48FE6-014

Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. To Save a City, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Count Nefaria, the Plantman, the Scarecrow, the Porcupine, the Eel, and the Unicorn continue their attack; Professor X walks with the aid of metal braces. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 25 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4742157024

First full appearance of El Tigra. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Power and the Pendant!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; while taking Jean to Metro College, the X-Men stop to help an orphanage that is on fire; in Central America, El Tigra and co. look for Mayan gold of Kukulcan. Letter to the dditor from Carlos Pacheco (the comic artist?). 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 28 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

1st printing. Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione. The Wail of the Banshee!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Banshee is apparently a villain working with Ogre and the Factor Three; Banshee steals imported tobacco and a painting called the Gaelic Landscape; the X-Men test Mimics powers; 1st appearance of the Banshee. 36 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 35 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4474277007

Cover art by Dan Adkins. Along Came a Spider..., script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dan Adkins; Banshee calls to the X-Men for help against a mysterious spider creature, and when the young mutants run across Spider-Man, they mistake him for their foe and a battle ensues. House ad for issue #2 of Not Brand Echh. Letter from future comics professional Mark Evanier, whose entry is in the form of a poem. Ad for The Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 35 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4535717005

Cover art by Dan Adkins. Along Came a Spider..., script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dan Adkins; Banshee calls to the X-Men for help against a mysterious spider creature, and when the young mutants run across Spider-Man, they mistake him for their foe and a battle ensues. House ad for issue #2 of Not Brand Echh. Letter from future comics professional Mark Evanier, whose entry is in the form of a poem. Ad for The Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 35 CGC 4.0 SS Thomas

Paper: Off white to white

Signed & Sketch by Roy Thomas on 10/1/25.

Label #4639033001

Cover art by Dan Adkins. Along Came a Spider..., script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dan Adkins; Banshee calls to the X-Men for help against a mysterious spider creature, and when the young mutants run across Spider-Man, they mistake him for their foe and a battle ensues. House ad for issue #2 of Not Brand Echh. Letter from future comics professional Mark Evanier, whose entry is in the form of a poem. Ad for The Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 38 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742157020

Cover art by Dan Adkins. The Sinister Shadow of...Doomsday!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; Mutant Master tells the Changeling about his plans to initiate the human in a third world war; Marvel Girl, Beast and Angel go to Europe; Iceman and Cyclops go to Washington. A Man Called...X--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; origin of Cyclops. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 39 FN 6.0

Cover art by George Tuska. The X-Men get new costumes in "The Fateful Finale!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta. Mastermind and Unus attack Cyclops and Iceman; Marvel Girl frees herself and others from jail and convince the Russians that Blob has a bomb and wants to initiate WWIII; the mutants battle the Mutant Master. Appearances by the Banshee, the Mutant-Master, the Changeling, the Blob, Mastermind, Unus the Untouchable, and the Vanisher. Back-up story with the origin of Cyclops in "Lonely Are the Hunted!" Script by Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Verpoorten. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 40 VG 4.0

Cover art by George Tuska. The Mark of the Monster!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Tuska; the X-Men battle the Frankenstein monster, who is revealed SPOILER WARNING to be an android. The First Evil Mutant!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; the origin of Jack ODiamond; Cyclops origin continued. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 41 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4674319021

First appearance of Grotesk. Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Tuska. Now Strikes...the Sub-Human!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Tuska; the X-Men battle the Grotesk, the last survivor of the Sub-Humans. The Living Diamond!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Jack O'Diamonds wants Scott Summers to help him battle Professor Xavier; Jack O'Diamonds turns himself into a Living Diamond. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 42 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by John Buscema. If I Should Die...!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Tuska; the X-Men battle Grotesk the Sub-Human. The End...Or the Beginning?--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Herb Trimpe; Cyclops origin conclusion, the Living Diamond dies; includes Professor X. This issue contains a statement of ownership--average print run 445,763; average paid circulation 266,034. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 44 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4742157018

First silver age appearance of the golden age Red Raven in "Red Raven, Red Raven..." Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Don Heck (layouts), Werner Roth (pencils), and John Tartaglione (inks). Cover by Don Heck (pencils) and John Tartaglione (inks) with Marie Severin (alterations). The Uncanny X-Men have gone down to defeat at the hands of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! But auspiciously for the young mutants, Quicksilver convinces Magneto to spare their lives and keep Professor X's charges as prisoners instead! While in captivity the resourceful Angel escapes from his cage! Warren wants to free his friends next; however, Cyclops tells him to leave now and fly to Avengers Mansion! Angel starts flying east where he unbelievably runs into Sky-Island - the home of Red Raven and the bird-people! Wow, what a blast from the past! Is Red Raven going to help Angel or harm him? Appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Toad. Second story: "The Iceman Cometh!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page story presents the origin of Iceman (aka Bobby Drake). Cameo appearances by Professor X and Cyclops. (Notes: Red Raven previously appeared in Red Raven Comics (1940) #1. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Keith Giffen. This story was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #92.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 44 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

First silver age appearance of the golden age Red Raven in "Red Raven, Red Raven..." Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Don Heck (layouts), Werner Roth (pencils), and John Tartaglione (inks). Cover by Don Heck (pencils) and John Tartaglione (inks) with Marie Severin (alterations). The Uncanny X-Men have gone down to defeat at the hands of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! But auspiciously for the young mutants, Quicksilver convinces Magneto to spare their lives and keep Professor X's charges as prisoners instead! While in captivity the resourceful Angel escapes from his cage! Warren wants to free his friends next; however, Cyclops tells him to leave now and fly to Avengers Mansion! Angel starts flying east where he unbelievably runs into Sky-Island - the home of Red Raven and the bird-people! Wow, what a blast from the past! Is Red Raven going to help Angel or harm him? Appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Toad. Second story: "The Iceman Cometh!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page story presents the origin of Iceman (aka Bobby Drake). Cameo appearances by Professor X and Cyclops. (Notes: Red Raven previously appeared in Red Raven Comics (1940) #1. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Keith Giffen. This story was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #92.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727469007

Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Warlock Wears Three Faces!, script by Gary Friedrich and Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck (layouts) and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; Iceman and Beast go with Vera and Zelda to watch Maha Yogi, a magician; Yogi, who is revealed to be Warlock, hypnotizes the crowd and everyone becomes a human bomb. I, the Iceman, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; explanation of Iceman's powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 47 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4742157023

Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Warlock Wears Three Faces!, script by Gary Friedrich and Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck (layouts) and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; Iceman and Beast go with Vera and Zelda to watch Maha Yogi, a magician; Yogi, who is revealed to be Warlock, hypnotizes the crowd and everyone becomes a human bomb. I, the Iceman, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; explanation of Iceman's powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 49 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Tape on Interior Cove.

Label #4007068004

First appearance of Lorna Dane (Polaris). Cover art by Jim Steranko. Who Dares Defy the Demi-Men?, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; Angel warns Jean about Cerebro beeping loudly, and she tells the other X-Men; a group commanded by Mesmero uses a machine (along with his powers) to turn latent mutants into full-fledged mutants in order to form his army; 1st appearance of Mesmero. A Beast Is Born--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, art by Werner Roth; how Beast got his powers. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 49 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached. Oxidation.

First appearance of Lorna Dane (Polaris). Cover art by Jim Steranko. Who Dares Defy the Demi-Men?, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; Angel warns Jean about Cerebro beeping loudly, and she tells the other X-Men; a group commanded by Mesmero uses a machine (along with his powers) to turn latent mutants into full-fledged mutants in order to form his army; 1st appearance of Mesmero. A Beast Is Born--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, art by Werner Roth; how Beast got his powers. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 50 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Jim Steranko. City of Mutants, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by John Tartaglione; Mesmero captures Lorna Dane and Iceman; Mesmero tells everyone that Lorna Dane is Magneto's daughter. This Boy--This Bombshell!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; the story of young Hank McCoy. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 52 FN/VF 7.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Twilight of the Mutants!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; Eric the Red attacks Mesmero and his army; Eric defeats Mesmero and heads toward Magneto, who is injured; Marvel Girl, Angel, and Beast break into Mesmero's headquarters; Iceman gets caught in trap intended for Mesmero. The Crimes of the Conquistador!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Beast's origin continued. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 53 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742157021

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Mike Esposito. The Rage of Blastaar!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Mike Esposito [as Michael Dee]; Blaastar is accidentally brought back from the Negative Zone by Jean; Blaastar attacks the X-Men, who send him back to the Negative Zone. Welcome To the Club, Beast!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; conclusion of Beast's origin. Letters to the editor from comics professionals Mark Gruenwald and Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 54 GD/VG 3.0

First appearances of Alex Summers (later Havok) and the Living Pharaoh. Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith] and John Romita (on Living Pharaoh figure), inks by Vince Colletta. Wanted: Dead Or Alive--Cyclops!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; the X-Men battle Ahmet "The Living Pharaoh" Abdol, who has captured Cyclops' younger brother, Alex; two cops try to arrest Cyclops for the murder of Abdol. The Million Dollar Angel--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; Angel's origin. A letter from comics professional Bob Wiacek. This issue contains a statement of ownership--average print run 415,200; average paid circulation 273,360. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 58 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Neal Adams. Mission: Murder!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; Sentinels attack Beast and Iceman and Bobby sacrifices himself so that Hank can escape; Angel flies back to the states with Cyclops and Jean following close behind; Iceman is taken to Trask's Sentinel base where he meets up with Lorna and Alex, now called Havok with a containment suit built by Trask; Sentinels gather mutants from around the world and bring them to Trask; Fearful of Larry's methods, Chalmers takes the medallion from around his neck and the Sentinels refuse to follow their master as he is revealed to be a mutant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 60 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

1st Printing. 1st appearance of Sauron. Cover pencils by Neal Adams. In the Shadow of...Sauron!, script bny Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer, colors by Neal Adams; The X-Men take an injured Havok to be treated by one of Xavier's old buddies, Dr. Karl Lykos; Lykos is an energy vampire and drains mutant life energy from Havok, turning himself into the evil Sauron; Angel takes off to investigate the flying dinosaur and is hypnotized by Sauron's powers. Letter from comics creator Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exits. Can be identified by having X-Men on Video ad on back cover. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 61 VG+ 4.5

Signed by Neal Adams. No autograph certification is included. 1/2" spine split from the top.

1st Printing. Cover pencils by Neal Adams. Monsters Also Weep!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; The X-Men battle Sauron and his hypnotic powers but the villain gets away and the heroes do not make the connection between the flying dinosaur and Dr. Karl Lykos; Visiting Lykos, they find Alex restored to health and witness a reunion between Karl and his love, Tanya; Tanya's father arrives and forbids their love as the X-Men slink away from the uncomfortable domestic scene; Karl drains energy from Lorna and turns into Sauron once again; Once he changes back into Lykos, he confronts Tanya at their old mountain cabin and seemingly falls to his death as he runs away, afraid of trying to drain energy from the woman he loves. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exits. It can be identified by having a X-Men on Video ad on back cover. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 62 FN- 5.5

1st Printing. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. Strangers...In a Savage Land!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; Angel searches for Sauron and ends up in the Savage Land where he is attacked by flying dinosaurs; He is rescued by Magneto and restored to health; The rest of the X-Men arrive in the Savage Land and hook up with Ka-Zar; Angel does not recognize Magneto who presents himself as a benefactor and protector of the Savage Land mutants. 32 pgs. $0.15. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 63 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

1st printing. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. War in the World Below!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; The X-Men and Ka-Zar battle Magneto and his manufactured mutants in the Savage Land. 36 pgs. $0.15. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 64 VG+ 4.5

Only one staple (manufacturing).

First appearance of Sunfire. Sal Buscema cover pencils, cover inks by Tom Palmer. The Coming of Sunfire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Tom Palmer; Iceman, Beast, and Angel battle Sunfire, who destroys a monument in New York City; Sunfire, who talks to his uncle about Hiroshima, wants to destroy the Capitol in Washington, DC. The letters page also reveals that acclaimed author Daniel Keyes ("Flowers for Algernon") once did some editorial work for Marvel! 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 64 VG 4.0

First appearance of Sunfire. Sal Buscema cover pencils, cover inks by Tom Palmer. The Coming of Sunfire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Tom Palmer; Iceman, Beast, and Angel battle Sunfire, who destroys a monument in New York City; Sunfire, who talks to his uncle about Hiroshima, wants to destroy the Capitol in Washington, DC. The letters page also reveals that acclaimed author Daniel Keyes ("Flowers for Algernon") once did some editorial work for Marvel! 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 65 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4712264007

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Tom Palmer. Before I'd Be Slave..., script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; The X-Men make it back to the mansion after their harrowing battle with Magneto only to be commanded inside by Alex and Lorna; They learn that earth is about to be attacked by the alien Z'Nox but a plan has been made to counter the invasion--a plan formulated by none other than the "dead" Professor X; Xavier returns to his charges and explains that Changeling was masquerading as him when he was killed; The X-Men board the Z'Nox space ship and attack but it is the collective power of happy thoughts funneled through Xavier into his students that ultimately drives the aliens off. Letter from comics professional Doug Moench. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 72 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4728829018

Final 52-page giant. Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. From Whence Comes... Dominus?, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Dick Ayers; the X-Men battle Lucifer, The Supreme One; reprinted from issue 20. The Plague of... the Locust!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; reprinted from issue 24. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 76 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4714739016

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. The Wail of the Banshee, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Banshee is apparently a villain working with Ogre and the Factor Three; Banshee steals imported tobacco and a painting called the Gaelic Landscape; the X-Men test Mimic's powers; reprinted from issue 28.. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 76 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4340849002

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. The Wail of the Banshee, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Banshee is apparently a villain working with Ogre and the Factor Three; Banshee steals imported tobacco and a painting called the Gaelic Landscape; the X-Men test Mimic's powers; reprinted from issue 28.. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 92 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson. Red Raven, Red Raven, script by Gary Friedrich and Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men are prisoners of the brotherhood; Cyclops tells Angel, who escapes, to go to New York and get help from the Avengers; reprinted from issue 44. The Warning, art by Don Heck; reprinted from Mystery Tales #30. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 94 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1564584019

"The Doomsmith Scenario!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and Len Wein. Art by Dave Cockrum. It is a changing of the guard at Xavier's School for the Gifted. Professor X's original students are replaced by an all new team of X-Men. The demonic acrobat Nightcrawler, the weather controlling Storm, the iron-skinned strongman - Colossus, the shrieking Banshee, the tribal warrior - Thunderbird, and the dangerous Wolverine have been gathered together from the four corners of the world to defend mankind from the forces of evil, and to vanguard Xavier's dream of mutants and humans co-existing in peace and harmony. However, their first mission may be their last. The new X-Men must stop the sinister madman Count Nefaria who has seized control of the United States' strategic missile force. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 94 CGC 4.5 SS Claremont

Paper: Off white

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23

Label #4233894004

"The Doomsmith Scenario!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and Len Wein. Art by Dave Cockrum. It is a changing of the guard at Xavier's School for the Gifted. Professor X's original students are replaced by an all new team of X-Men. The demonic acrobat Nightcrawler, the weather controlling Storm, the iron-skinned strongman - Colossus, the shrieking Banshee, the tribal warrior - Thunderbird, and the dangerous Wolverine have been gathered together from the four corners of the world to defend mankind from the forces of evil, and to vanguard Xavier's dream of mutants and humans co-existing in peace and harmony. However, their first mission may be their last. The new X-Men must stop the sinister madman Count Nefaria who has seized control of the United States' strategic missile force. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.