X-Men #59

Title: X-Men

Issue Number: 59

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: August 1969

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: Volume 1

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artist/Penciler: Neal Adams

Inker: Tom Palmer

Cover Artist: Neal Adams / Tom Palmer

Format: Standard Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Regular 15¢ U.S. Edition

Printing: First Printing

Key Issue/Notable: First appearance of Dr. Karl Lykos, who becomes Sauron in the following issue, X-Men #60. “The Last X-Man” storyline featuring the Sentinels, Havok, Polaris, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and Toad. Part of the highly collected Neal Adams X-Men run. GCD confirms Roy Thomas, Neal Adams and Tom Palmer on the story.

UPC: None, pre-UPC

Grade Range: FN 6.0

Page Quality: Off-White

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

Condition Notes: Solid Silver Age copy with strong colors and good overall eye appeal. Moderate color-breaking spine stress and rubbing are present, with wear at both spine ends. Additional edge and corner wear is visible, including creasing and abrasion at the upper right corner and wear along the right edge. Front cover has scattered surface and handling wear. Back cover shows moderate age toning, light soiling, scattered small marks, and edge and corner wear. Interior pages remain supple with secure staples and centerfold.

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.