Direct Edition
The First Issue of the X-Men
Cover by Jack Kirby (pencils) and Sol Brodsky (inks).
“X-Men”
Written by Stan Lee, with pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Paul Reinman.
Professor Charles Xavier gathers a team of young mutants to protect a world that fears and hates them.
First Appearances
X-Men
Professor X
Cyclops
Iceman
Angel
Beast
Marvel Girl
Magneto
The Birth of Marvel’s Mutant Heroes
At Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, the teenage mutants train to master their extraordinary abilities and work together as a team.
A New Student Arrives
Jean Grey joins Professor X’s school as Marvel Girl, becoming the newest member of the young mutant team.
The First Mission
The X-Men’s first challenge comes quickly when the powerful mutant Magneto attacks a U.S. Air Force base in an attempt to demonstrate his superiority over humanity.
The Beginning of a Legend
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, this historic issue launched one of Marvel’s most influential and enduring franchises, establishing the foundations of mutant mythology and the long conflict between the X-Men and Magneto.
Special Features
Full-page house ads for Amazing Spider-Man #4 and Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #3.
36 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.12
