X men is a comic book ongoing series a namesake team of superheroes, published in various incarnations by marvel comics, beginning in 1963. The 1990s was a golden age for x men action figures, but with so many figures, there were bound to be some odd ones mixed in there. Jul 26, 2012 rare avengers, xmen first issues sell for record prices. Copper age comics the era of comic books from 1984 to 1991. The x men first appeared in the selftitled x men comic, cover dated september 1963. Due to the x men s immense popularity, marvel has launched dozens of spinoff series, called x legs, throughout the years. Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984 and modern age comics published after 1991. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. I was wondering if anyone might have an idea what the entirecomplete sets of the following cards might be worth. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. All of the major marvel characters have their own cards as well as many minor heroes and villains. Among collectors, the pairing of lee and the xmen further established the mental association of a big talent on a popular book equaling a good product, which led to a string of new shortlived titles with bigname creators.
In 1991, a second, companion series debuted, marking the first time that more than one xmen series would be. List of important comics from the 1990s rare comics. Anything in top comic grades is worth serious money. The most obscure x men action figures of the 1990s. Xmen 1, special collectors edition 1st issue, october 1991. Xmen 1, special collectors edition 1st issue, october. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. The xmen first appeared in the selftitled xmen comic, cover dated september 1963. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic.
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I have a 5 set of the above mentioned comic books and i was wanting to know a ball park figure on them. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from marvel and into privatelyowned companies. In the summer of 1975, marvel comics relaunched the xmen in a comic that would become one of the most collectible comics ever published after 1970. Drop the leash, script by fabian nicieza, pencils by andy kubert, inks by matt ryan. Opening a box of 1992 the uncanny x men trading cards. Xmen is a comic book ongoing series a namesake team of superheroes, published in various incarnations by marvel comics, beginning in 1963. Mar 21, 2006 yeah, i know theres a separate board for card collectors, but none of them really deal with marvel cards. In 1991, marvel revised the entire lineup of x men comic book titles, centered on the launch of a second x men series, simply titled x men. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. The phalanx covenant book one generation next part 2. Xmen collectibles, comics, figures, trading cards, more. Issues 114156 published as new x men, issues 208 on published as x men legacy. The original series was known as x men 1963 series and then uncanny x men 1981 series.
Marvel trading card values comics general cgc comic book. Generally speaking, if you were a member of the xmen at any point in your comic book career, then you were guaranteed an action figure. Reviewed in the united states on november 17, 2016. Includes a list of key copper age comics, as well as links to recommended back issue retailers. Opening a box of 1992 the uncanny xmen trading cards. Continued in new x men in 1991, marvel launched this series, the second comic book with the title x men. Jan, 2017 with that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. Thats fair enough, and because of that, it is pretty hard to really be an obscure superhero in the xmen figure line, because nearly all of the heroes featured were members of the xmen at one point or another. The original series was known as xmen 1963 series and then uncanny xmen 1981 series. Xmen quickly became a popular franchise and although that popularity has waned from time to time, they are now one of marvels most successful comic, cartoon, and film franchises. A newly crippled charles xavier is contemplating establishing a school for young mutants, while his best friend, erik magnus lehnsherr, is about to become the worst mutant menace of all time.
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The x men comic books category for a complete list. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The xmen are a superhero team in the marvel comics universe. Rogue discovers whos tracking mystique and is shocked to find that the hunter is a former xman. This 36page standardsize, fullcolor reprint comic came with the marvel legends series 3 action figure magneto. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. Opening a hobby box of 2018 upper deck skybox marvel masterpieces comic book cards nice sketch. Rogue discovers whos tracking mystique and is shocked to find that the hunter is a former x man. Are there any other rare comic books featuring the x men.
The x men are a team of superheroes appearing in american comic books published by the marvel comics. However, there are two 1970s xmen comics that are worth much more than the issues around them. Cyclopss blue team chronicled in x men and storms gold team in the uncanny x men. With comic books this old, its all about the condition, and even a small condition issue upordown can mean hundreds, if not, thousands of dollars at final sale. I have a 5 set of the above mentioned comic books and i was wanting to know a. Xmen for all the variations of the subject on the site.
Iceman and juggernaut start fighting, offending them. Yeah, i know theres a separate board for card collectors, but none of them really deal with marvel cards. The 1991 impel marvel universe series ii checklist is big, clocking in at 162 cards. This guide serves as an overview of the many xmen collectibles associated with professor x and his team of young mutants. January, 2017 a list of important comics from the 1990s key comics from 1990 key comics from 1991 key comics from 1992 key comics from 1993 key comics from 1994 key comics from 1995 key comics from 1996 key comics from 1997 key comics from 1998 key comics from 1999 special note. The xmen are a team of superheroes appearing in american comic books published by the marvel comics. Xmen are a team of fictional mutant superheroes appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. In 1991, marvel launched this series, the second comic book with the title x men. The most obscure xmen action figures of the 1990s cbr. Rare avengers, xmen first issues sell for record prices. Among collectors, the pairing of lee and the x men further established the mental association of a big talent on a popular book equaling a good product, which led to a string of new shortlived titles with bigname creators. Continued in new xmen in 1991, marvel launched this series, the second comic book with the title xmen. Marvel, xmen action figures catalog dash action figures. My father is a huge comic book fan and i was so happy to see his face light up when he opened this on christmas.