Uncanny X-Men #1 Skottie Young

This historic Marvel issue, originally titled "The X-Men" #1, launched the legendary mutant team in September 1963. It features the inaugural appearances of Professor X and his original students: Cyclops, Jean Grey (Marvel Girl), Iceman, Angel, and Beast. The story introduces their first formidable foe, Magneto, as he attacks a military base, establishing the core conflict of mutants protecting a world that fears them. This comic is a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe, introducing the concept of Homo Superior and laying the groundwork for one of comics' most enduring franchises.