X-Men #9 (1965) CGC 4.5 First Meeting of X-Men and Avengers

CGC Cert #: 4261139001
Title: X-Men
Issue: 9
Issue Date: 1/65
Issue Year: 1965
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Grade: 4.5
Page Quality: OFF-WHITE
Grade Date: 06/05/2023
Grade Category: Universal

Art Comments
Stan Lee story
Jack Kirby and Chic Stone cover and art

Key Comments
1st meeting of X-Men and Avengers.
1st appearance of Lucifer.
Marvel Girl pin-up.

Grader Notes
stain bottom of back cover
tanning interior cover
light tears to cover
light wear all edges of cover
moderate creasing to cover

X-Men #9, published in 1965, brings the X-Men face-to-face with the Avengers for the first time, setting up an iconic clash between the two superhero teams. In this issue, Professor X’s team confronts the mighty Avengers due to a misunderstanding involving the villain Lucifer, who has a personal history with Charles Xavier.