X-Men #37 (1967, Marvel Comics) CGC 6.0
X-Men #37 (1967, Marvel Comics) CGC 6.0
This first print of X-Men #37, published by Marvel Comics in October 1967, is graded CGC 6.0 (off-white to white pages). This issue features the X-Men battling Factor Three, led by the Mutant Master, as they are accused of treason. The story explores the ever-growing tension between mutants and humans, with the X-Men fighting to save their reputation and prevent global conflict.
Condition: CGC 6.0, off-white to white pages.
Key Characters & Movie Appearances
• Cyclops (Scott Summers): Leader of the X-Men, known for his optic blasts. Portrayed by James Marsden in X-Men (2000), X2 (2003), and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). Also portrayed by Tye Sheridan in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) and Dark Phoenix (2019).
• Marvel Girl (Jean Grey): Played by Famke Janssen in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and Sophie Turner in X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019). Jean Grey later becomes the host for the Phoenix Force.
• Beast (Hank McCoy): Played by Kelsey Grammer in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and by Nicholas Hoult in X-Men: First Class (2011) and its sequels.
• Iceman (Bobby Drake): Portrayed by Shawn Ashmore in X-Men (2000) and subsequent films, central to the X-Men’s mission throughout the series.
• Angel (Warren Worthington III): Portrayed by Ben Foster in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006).
Villains
• Factor Three: Led by the Mutant Master, Factor Three is a powerful mutant organization seeking to incite a war between mutants and humans. This issue is pivotal in the Factor Three arc, building up to a climactic battle.
Creators
• Roy Thomas (Writer):
• Notable Works:
• Avengers #57 (1968) – First appearance of Vision.
• Conan the Barbarian #1 (1970) – Brought the character into Marvel’s mainstream.
• X-Men #55-66 (1969-1970) – Expanded the mythos of the X-Men.
• Invaders #1 (1975) – WWII superhero team.
• All-Star Squadron #1 (1981) – Golden Age heroes revitalized for DC.
• Most Recent Work: Avengers: War Across Time (2023).
• Ross Andru (Artist):
• Notable Works:
• Amazing Spider-Man #121 (1973) – “The Night Gwen Stacy Died.”
• Wonder Woman (1958-1968) – Helped define Wonder Woman’s Silver Age look.
• Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man (1976) – First major Marvel/DC crossover.
• X-Men #37 (1967) – Known for his action-packed art and innovative layouts.
• Legacy: Major contributor to both Marvel and DC, shaping Silver Age superhero comics.
Storyline Context
This issue is part of the larger Factor Three storyline, in which the X-Men face treason charges while uncovering Factor Three’s plan to provoke war. The X-Men face off against the Blob, Vanisher, Unus the Untouchable, and Mastermind, all working for the Mutant Master to further the plan of mutant dominance.
X-Men #37 (1967, Marvel Comics) CGC 6.0
This first print of X-Men #37, published by Marvel Comics in October 1967, is graded CGC 6.0 (off-white to white pages). This issue features the X-Men battling Factor Three, led by the Mutant Master, as they are accused of treason. The story explores the ever-growing tension between mutants and humans, with the X-Men fighting to save their reputation and prevent global conflict.
Condition: CGC 6.0, off-white to white pages.
Key Characters & Movie Appearances
• Cyclops (Scott Summers): Leader of the X-Men, known for his optic blasts. Portrayed by James Marsden in X-Men (2000), X2 (2003), and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). Also portrayed by Tye Sheridan in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) and Dark Phoenix (2019).
• Marvel Girl (Jean Grey): Played by Famke Janssen in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and Sophie Turner in X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019). Jean Grey later becomes the host for the Phoenix Force.
• Beast (Hank McCoy): Played by Kelsey Grammer in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and by Nicholas Hoult in X-Men: First Class (2011) and its sequels.
• Iceman (Bobby Drake): Portrayed by Shawn Ashmore in X-Men (2000) and subsequent films, central to the X-Men’s mission throughout the series.
• Angel (Warren Worthington III): Portrayed by Ben Foster in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006).
Villains
• Factor Three: Led by the Mutant Master, Factor Three is a powerful mutant organization seeking to incite a war between mutants and humans. This issue is pivotal in the Factor Three arc, building up to a climactic battle.
Creators
• Roy Thomas (Writer):
• Notable Works:
• Avengers #57 (1968) – First appearance of Vision.
• Conan the Barbarian #1 (1970) – Brought the character into Marvel’s mainstream.
• X-Men #55-66 (1969-1970) – Expanded the mythos of the X-Men.
• Invaders #1 (1975) – WWII superhero team.
• All-Star Squadron #1 (1981) – Golden Age heroes revitalized for DC.
• Most Recent Work: Avengers: War Across Time (2023).
• Ross Andru (Artist):
• Notable Works:
• Amazing Spider-Man #121 (1973) – “The Night Gwen Stacy Died.”
• Wonder Woman (1958-1968) – Helped define Wonder Woman’s Silver Age look.
• Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man (1976) – First major Marvel/DC crossover.
• X-Men #37 (1967) – Known for his action-packed art and innovative layouts.
• Legacy: Major contributor to both Marvel and DC, shaping Silver Age superhero comics.
Storyline Context
This issue is part of the larger Factor Three storyline, in which the X-Men face treason charges while uncovering Factor Three’s plan to provoke war. The X-Men face off against the Blob, Vanisher, Unus the Untouchable, and Mastermind, all working for the Mutant Master to further the plan of mutant dominance.
X-Men #37 (1967, Marvel Comics) CGC 6.0
This first print of X-Men #37, published by Marvel Comics in October 1967, is graded CGC 6.0 (off-white to white pages). This issue features the X-Men battling Factor Three, led by the Mutant Master, as they are accused of treason. The story explores the ever-growing tension between mutants and humans, with the X-Men fighting to save their reputation and prevent global conflict.
Condition: CGC 6.0, off-white to white pages.
Key Characters & Movie Appearances
• Cyclops (Scott Summers): Leader of the X-Men, known for his optic blasts. Portrayed by James Marsden in X-Men (2000), X2 (2003), and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). Also portrayed by Tye Sheridan in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) and Dark Phoenix (2019).
• Marvel Girl (Jean Grey): Played by Famke Janssen in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and Sophie Turner in X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019). Jean Grey later becomes the host for the Phoenix Force.
• Beast (Hank McCoy): Played by Kelsey Grammer in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and by Nicholas Hoult in X-Men: First Class (2011) and its sequels.
• Iceman (Bobby Drake): Portrayed by Shawn Ashmore in X-Men (2000) and subsequent films, central to the X-Men’s mission throughout the series.
• Angel (Warren Worthington III): Portrayed by Ben Foster in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006).
Villains
• Factor Three: Led by the Mutant Master, Factor Three is a powerful mutant organization seeking to incite a war between mutants and humans. This issue is pivotal in the Factor Three arc, building up to a climactic battle.
Creators
• Roy Thomas (Writer):
• Notable Works:
• Avengers #57 (1968) – First appearance of Vision.
• Conan the Barbarian #1 (1970) – Brought the character into Marvel’s mainstream.
• X-Men #55-66 (1969-1970) – Expanded the mythos of the X-Men.
• Invaders #1 (1975) – WWII superhero team.
• All-Star Squadron #1 (1981) – Golden Age heroes revitalized for DC.
• Most Recent Work: Avengers: War Across Time (2023).
• Ross Andru (Artist):
• Notable Works:
• Amazing Spider-Man #121 (1973) – “The Night Gwen Stacy Died.”
• Wonder Woman (1958-1968) – Helped define Wonder Woman’s Silver Age look.
• Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man (1976) – First major Marvel/DC crossover.
• X-Men #37 (1967) – Known for his action-packed art and innovative layouts.
• Legacy: Major contributor to both Marvel and DC, shaping Silver Age superhero comics.
Storyline Context
This issue is part of the larger Factor Three storyline, in which the X-Men face treason charges while uncovering Factor Three’s plan to provoke war. The X-Men face off against the Blob, Vanisher, Unus the Untouchable, and Mastermind, all working for the Mutant Master to further the plan of mutant dominance.
