X-Men #55

Title: X-Men

Issue Number: #55

Publisher: Marvel

Publication Date: April 1969

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: X-Men Vol. 1

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artist/Penciler: Werner Roth

Inker: Vince Colletta / Sam Grainger

Cover Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith

Format: Standard Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Regular 12¢ Cover

Printing: First Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Alex Summers discovers he is a mutant; Living Pharaoh appearance; origin of Angel; early Barry Windsor-Smith cover

UPC: None

Grade Range: FN- (5.5) to FN (6.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold attached at both staples.

Condition Notes: Front cover retains strong color and presents well overall. Moderate spine wear with color-breaking stress marks, edge and corner wear, and a diagonal crease at the upper-right corner. Small chip/piece missing from the bottom edge near the right corner. Additional light surface and handling wear. Back cover shows general age-related wear, light soiling/discoloration, edge and corner wear, and minor creasing. Interior pages show age toning, particularly toward the margins. Staples remain attached.

Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

Grading Disclaimer: Grading is based on commonly accepted comic book grading standards. We are not professional graders, but make every effort to provide an accurate and conservative assessment based on the condition of each comic. Grading is subjective and opinions may vary. If you have any questions or concerns about an item, please reach out to us.