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X-men -51, Marvel, 1968, Jim Steranko Cover Art, 1st Erik the Red Cameo

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X-Men -51, published by Marvel Comics in December 1968, features iconic cover art by Jim Steranko and marks the first cameo appearance of Erik the Red. The front cover, priced at 12? and dated -IND. DEC.-, showcases classic Marvel characters including Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Beast, Angel, and Polaris, engaged in battle with a large, horned, bearded figure and a massive, glowing orange hand. The cover also displays the -MARVEL COMICS GROUP- and -APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY- logos. The back cover presents a black-and-white advertisement for the -Famous Artists School, – featuring an illustration attributed to Norman Rockwell and the slogan -We-re looking for people who like to draw, – detailing the school-s offerings. The item is made of printed paper.