Collectibles: Comics, Sports, Tobacciana
Lot 191:
Description
This is a vintage comic book, Marvel Comics X-Men No.56, published in May 1969. The issue features cover art by Neal Adams, whose vertical signature "ADAMS" is visible on the left edge of the "X" in the title logo. This is a key issue featuring the first appearance of the Living Monolith Ahmet Abdol . The front cover depicts the Living Monolith alongside Havok and the original X-Men team, including Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, and Iceman. The price box in the upper left corner contains the title "X-MEN", the price "12c", issue number "56", and the month "MAY". The Comics Code Authority seal is present in the upper left corner. The bottom of the front cover displays the Marvel Comics Group banner. The back cover features a full-page color advertisement for the American Seed Co. "Make Money Get Prizes" campaign. A pencil notation of "4.00" is located in the upper left corner of the back cover.
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