#36a • The X-Men #101 - CGC 7.5

Part of 2026 Arctic Comic-Con Online Only Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

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Category: Books, Comics, Magazines & Ephemera

The X-Men #101 comic book, published by Marvel Comics in October 1976, is titled "Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" and stands as a pivotal milestone in the Bronze Age of comics. The story, written by Chris Claremont with art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte, begins with the X-Men's space shuttle crash-landing into Jamaica Bay following a mission in space. In a dramatic turning point for the series, Jean Grey emerges from the wreckage transformed, marking the origin and first full appearance of Phoenix. While Jean is hospitalized to recover from the intense radiation exposure, the rest of the team travels to Ireland to stay at Banshee's ancestral home, Cassidy Keep. The issue concludes with the X-Men being ambushed by Banshee's villainous cousin, Black Tom Cassidy (in his first appearance), and the Juggernaut. With off-white to white pages, the comic has been graded 7.5 by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and noted to have very light spine stress that breaks color, and light foxing en verso. Comic: X-Men Publisher: Marvel Year: 1976 Comic #: 101 CGC #: 4715009005 Grade: 7.5 Grading Company: CGC Grader Notes: N/A Page Quality: Off-white to white Condition Notes: Very light spine stress lines breaks color; light foxing left center of back cover