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X-Men comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1-1ST
    X-Men Origins TPB (2010 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects X-MEN ORIGINS: COLOSSUS (2008), JEAN GREY (2008), BEAST (2008), WOLVERINE (2009), SABRETOOTH (2009) and GAMBIT (2009). Written by SEAN MCKEEVER, MIKE CAREY, CHRISTOPHER YOST, CRAIG KYLE and KIERON GILLEN. Art by MIKE MAYHEW, J.K. WOODWARD, TREVOR HAIRSINE, MARK TEXEIRA, DAVID YARDIN and DAN PANOSIAN. Cover by MARK TEXEIRA. Witness the very first adventures of your favorite mutants! From the moment Professor Xavier arrived on her doorstep, young Jean Grey knew things would change forever. But she was never prepared for how strange life at the Xavier Institute could be - or just how dangerous she truly was. Will she be able to harness her budding powers in time to prove herself a hero? Or will the ghosts of her past haunt her forever? Then, Hank McCoy never wanted to be different - and for a young mutant with a genius-level brain, camouflage comes easy. But only until a psychopathic terrorist with a god delusion kidnaps his father, and his life is brought into irrevocable confrontation with Charles Xavier and the X-Men. Also, the origin of fan-favorite X-Man Colossus is finally revealed. Deep in the wastes of Siberia, young Piotr Rasputin discovers his mutant abilities -- and becomes the newest target of the ruthless KGB! Plus, from the first time he popped his claws, to the moment he joined the X-Men, Wolverine has had a rough life. See every gruesome detail here! Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full oclor. Cover price $19.99.

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    X-Men Phoenix Rising TPB (1999 Marvel) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286 and X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1.

    Representing the astonishing saga of the rebirth of Jean Grey, a.k.a. the Phoenix - and the creation of X-Factor! Featuring the stellar work of John Byrne, Bob Layton, Roger Stern, Jackson Guice, John Buscema, Terry Austin and more. New cover by Paul Smith.

    Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    X-Men Phoenix Rising TPB (1999 Marvel) 1st Edition 1-REP

    1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may very. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286 and X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1.

    Representing the astonishing saga of the rebirth of Jean Grey, a.k.a. the Phoenix - and the creation of X-Factor! Featuring the stellar work of John Byrne, Bob Layton, Roger Stern, Jackson Guice, John Buscema, Terry Austin and more. New cover by Paul Smith.

    Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    X-Men Proteus HC (2009 Marvel) Premiere Edition 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #125-128, and material from X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Classic X-Men) #32-33 and 36.

    Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT, JOHN BYRNE, ANN NOCENTI and FABIAN NICIEZA. Art by JOHN BYRNE, JOHN BOLTON and MARK BRIGHT. Cover by DAVE COCKRUM.

    One of the X-Men's greatest allies must face her darkest secret when a child born of violence bends reality to his whims! The paranormal Proteus battles the X-Men in body and soul, shaking the psyches of even their bravest and strongest! But as Marvel's mightiest mutants face one world-threatening wonder, an even worse one awaits as the stage is set for the debut of Dark Phoenix!

    Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

    NOTE: See Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition HC Vol. 21 for Variant cover.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    X-Men Second Genesis SC (1994 A Bullseye Book) 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. Based on the story by Len Wein. Adapted by Paul Mantell and Avery Hart. Art by Aristides Ruiz. Cover by Dana and Del Thompson. Based on the story that introduced the world to the All-New, All-Different X-Men in the pages of Giant Size X-Men #1, this tale features the very first adventure as team of X-Men of Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Sunfire, Banshee, and Wolverine as they unite to try and save the original X-Men from the clutches of the monstrous living-island known as Krakoa! Will the X-Men escape the island monster? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 108 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    X-Men The Blood of Apocalypse TPB (2006 Marvel) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #182-186 and Cable and Deadpool (2004-2008) #26-27.

    Written by Peter Milligan and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Salvador Larroca and Lan Medina. Cover by Salvador Larroca.

    When his people need him the most, he shall return! Lord Apocalypse is here to lead mutantkind into the future of the earth and only the strongest can survive! And just wait until you see his new Horsemen! Even we were surprised!

    Plus: Cable sees the signs - omens and portents - characters gathering, moving across the board like chess pieces...can Apocalypse be resurrected? Can Cable and Deadpool stop it in time? And most surprising of all... what if one of them doesn't want it to be stopped?

    Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

    NOTE: See also the X-Men: Apocalypse vs. Dracula TPB (2006 Marvel) for the companion story to this tale.

    Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    X-Men The Chaos Engine Trilogy SC (2000-2002 Novel) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Book 1: Doctor Doom!" Written by Steven Roman. Art by Mark Buckingham. Cover by Bob Larkin. Returning from another dimension, the X-Men discover that Earth is now ruled by one of the most notorious tyrants the world has ever known ?? Doctor Doom. Far more disturbing than the police state in which they find themselves, however, is the fact that some of the world's greatest super-heroes ?? including the X-Men's closest friends ?? have allied with the legendary villain. Searching for answers, hunted by old enemies and former allies, the mutant adventurers face their greatest challenge: deposing an armor-clad madman with an entire world against them. Standing between them and victory, though, is their deadliest enemy ?? the malevolent Magneto, who has his own plans for dominating the world. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 372 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

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    X-Men The Characters and Their Universe HC (2006 Hugh Lauter Levin) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. By Michael Mallory. Foreword by Bryan Singer. Lavishly illustrated and featuring interviews with many key creators and contributors to the X-Men universe - including Stan Lee, Chris Claremont, John Romita, Sr., Bryan Singer, Brett Ratner, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, and Sir Ian McKellen - X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe tells the complete story of this unique band of comic book heroes from their creation in 1963 by the dream team of writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, to their current incarnations in television and film! Hardcover (Leather Bound), 11 1/2-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color.

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    X-Men The Characters and Their Universe HC (2011 Universe) 2nd Edition 1-1ST

    2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Michael Mallory. Foreword by Bryan Singer. Lavishly illustrated and featuring interviews with many key creators and contributors to the X-Men universe - including Stan Lee, Chris Claremont, John Romita, Sr., Bryan Singer, Brett Ratner, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, and Sir Ian McKellen - X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe tells the complete story of this unique band of comic book heroes from their creation in 1963 by the dream team of writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, to their current incarnations in television and film! Hardcover (Leather Bound), 11 1/2-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color. NOTE: This 2011 custom edition was published exclusively for Barnes & Noble by Universe Publishing.

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    X-Men The Dark Phoenix Saga Omnibus HC (2018 Marvel) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #97-105, 107-108 and 125-138; and Phoenix: The Untold Story (1984 Marvel), and material from X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Classic X-Men) #6, 8, 13, 18, 24 and 43; Bizarre Adventures (1981-1983 Magazine) #27 and What If (1977-1984 1st Series) #27.

    Written by Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Mary Jo Duffy. Art by John BYrne, Dave Cockrum, John Bolton, Terry Austin, John Buscema, Sam Grainger, Frank Chiaramonte, Bob Layton, Dan Green, Mike Collins, Joe Rubinstein, Jerry Bingham, John Stuart and Klaus Janson. Cover by John Byrne.

    The greatest comic-book saga ever told, in one cosmic-sized Omnibus! It begins with a shocking story in which Marvel Girl sacrifices herself...only to be reborn as Phoenix! But when a galaxy-spanning adventure reveals that Jean Grey has somehow attained power beyond conception, Cyclops and the X-Men can only watch as Phoenix is corrupted, absolutely. As the team faces the Shi'ar Empire, Hellfire Club and more, can Jean Grey be redeemed? Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and John Byrne weave an epic tale of triumph and tragedy that changed everything for the X-Men - and all of comics! It's the full Dark Phoenix Saga, with bonus tales illuminating Jean Grey's defining story!

    Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 688 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

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    X-Men The Fate of the Phoenix TPB (2021 Marvel) Epic Collection 1st Edition 1-1ST


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    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #129-143, The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) Annual #4, Phoenix: The Untold Story (1984 Marvel), and material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974-1981) #26-27 and Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #100.

    Written by Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Mary Jo Duffy, and Scott Edelman. Art by John Byrne, Terry Austin, John Romita, Jr., Bob McLeod, Ken Landgraf, George Perez, and Brent Anderson. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Back Cover by Terry Austin.

    Chris Claremont and John Byrne's collaboration ranks among the greatest comics has ever known. But of their many iconic X-MEN stories, none was more epic or influential than the "Dark Phoenix Saga"!

    The X-Men have fought many battles, set out on galaxy-spanning adventures and grappled with enemies of limitless might, but nothing could prepare them for their most shocking fight: One of their own teammates, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, corrupting her into the Dark Phoenix! Now the X-Men must fight the woman they cherish, or her unquenchable fire will consume the universe itself!

    Also featuring Wolverine vs. Wendigo, the dystopian "Days of Future Past" and more!

    Softcover, 480 pages, full color. Rated T

    NOTE: Book 7 of the X-Men Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1980–1981.

    Cover price $39.99.

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    X-Men The Legacy Quest Trilogy SC (2002 BP Books) A Novel 1-1ST


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    Volume 1-1st printing. Written by Steve Lyons. Art by Nick Choles. The X-Men's Beast, Hank McCoy, is working to find a cure for the deadly Legacy Virus that is sweeping through the world's mutant population. But Sebastian Shaw, the Black King of the dreaded Hellfire Club, is using the resources of his sinister organization to develop a cure as well. When Moira McTaggert, the only human infected by the virus, is captured by Shaw, the X-Men are forced on an ultimate mission to diminish the power of the Hellfire Club before it's too late! Softcover, 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.00.

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    X-Men The Ultimate Guide HC (2000 DK Publishing) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing.

    Text By Peter Sanderson. Forward by Stan Lee.

    Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Marvel's Merry Mutants! This X-Men: The Ultimate Guide includes additional information from the X-Men films and animated series, as well as exciting details on new characters and current plotlines from the comics.

    Hardcover, 10 1/4-ib. x 12--in., 178 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    X-Men The Ultimate Guide HC (2000 DK Publishing) 1st Edition 1-REP

    1st Edition - 2nd and later printings.

    Text By Peter Sanderson. Forward by Stan Lee.

    Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Marvel's Merry Mutants! This X-Men: The Ultimate Guide includes additional information from the X-Men films and animated series, as well as exciting details on new characters and current plotlines from the comics.

    Hardcover, 10 1/4-ib. x 12--in., 178 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    X-Men The Ultimate Guide HC (2003 DK Publishing) Updated/Revised Edition 1-1ST

    Updated Edition

    1st printing.

    By Peter Sanderson.

    Following exciting new developments in the X-Men universe, this revised edition of the Ultimate X-Men includes the best of the two feature films (X-Men: The Movie and X-2: X-Men United) and the animated television series. Each chapter focuses on a different decade in X-Men history, revealing new characters and their powers, the major stories and their settings.

    Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    X-Men The Ultimate Guide HC (2003 DK Publishing) Updated/Revised Edition 1-REP

    Revised Edition

    2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.

    By Peter Sanderson. Forward by Stan Lee.

    Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Marvel's Merry Mutants! This revised edition of X-Men: The Ultimate Guide includes additional information from the X-Men films and animated series, as well as exciting details on new characters and current plotlines from the comics.

    Hardcover, 10 1/2-ib. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1
    X-Men Ultra III Preview (1995) 1

    It's the hottest card set of the year and X-Men fans get their first look right here. Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert provide art from their upcoming all-chromium X-Men card set. UV coated cover. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    X-Men vs. Brood TPB (1997 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #232-234 and X-Men vs. Brood (1996) #1-2.

    Written by Chris Claremont and John Ostrander. Art by Marc Silvestri and Bryan Hitch. Cover by Roger Cruz.

    A terrifying, unseen threat from beyond the stars has planted seeds amongst the Children of the Atom and the X-Men are mankind's first, last, and only hope for survival!

    Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $16.99.

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    X-Men War Machines HC (2012 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects X-Men (2010-2013 2nd Series) #20-23.

    Written by Victor Gischler. Art by Will Conrad. Cover art by Adi Granov.

    Guest Starring Iron Man 2.0!

    The fallout of Schism pushes the X-Men and War Machine against each other in Eastern Europe as Sentinels are being traded on the Black Market. But things aren't as they seem, and the X-Men and Rhodey will have to work together to stop a genocidal plot.

    Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

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    X-Men Worlds Apart HC (2009 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects X-Men: Worlds Apart (2008) #1-4, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #100 and Black Panther (1998-2003 2nd Series) #26.

    Written by Christopher Yost. Art By Diogenes Neves. Cover By J. Scott Campbell.

    Over the course of her life, STORM has been many things: A thief. A goddess. An X-Man. A Wife. A Queen. But not until now have these roles come into conflict.

    When a mutant commits a mysterious murder in Wakanda, Storm takes it upon herself to investigate. And what she discovers will force her into a position where she must choose: Will she stand with the X-Men or with her husband?

    Writer Chris Yost (X-FORCE, NEW X-MEN) and up-and-coming artist Diogenes Neves bring you the series that will change Storm forever. Plus, relive the beginnings of the Black Panther and Storm romance!

    Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

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    X-Men Worlds Apart TPB (2009 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects X-Men: Worlds Apart (2008) #1-4, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #100 and Black Panther (1998-2003 2nd Series) #26.

    Written by Christopher Yost. Art By Diogenes Neves. Cover By J. Scott Campbell.

    Over the course of her life, STORM has been many things: A thief. A goddess. An X-Man. A Wife. A Queen. But not until now have these roles come into conflict.

    When a mutant commits a mysterious murder in Wakanda, Storm takes it upon herself to investigate. And what she discovers will force her into a position where she must choose: Will she stand with the X-Men or with her husband?

    Writer Chris Yost (X-FORCE, NEW X-MEN) and up-and-coming artist Diogenes Neves bring you the series that will change Storm forever. Plus, relive the beginnings of the Black Panther and Storm romance!

    Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $15.99.

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    X-Men/FF HC (2012 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects X-Men (2010 2nd Series)#15.1 and 16-19.

    Written by Victor Gischler. Art by Jorge Molina and Will Conrad. Cover by Jorge Molina.

    The X-Men and the FF team up when strange happenings in the Bermuda Triangle threaten the Marvel Universe.

    Yes, you've seen the X-Men and the FF interact before, but never with Magneto and Dr. Doom on the side of the angels. Don't miss this landmark team-up with an adventure you have to see to believe. Plus: When a medicine woman is at death's door, the demons she's been containing for decades are looking forward to their freedom. Good news: The X-Men are on the scene. Bad news: These demons are out of our mutant super heroes' league. It would be nice to have help from Ghost Rider, but is the new Spirit of Vengeance friend or foe?

    Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.