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Member Since September 2004
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Giant Size X-men 1 Cover

Location: Kane, Gil
Artists: Gil Kane (Penciller) ,  Dave Cockrum (Inker)

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Giant Size X-men 1 Cover
Artwork Details
Location: Kane, Gil
Title: Giant Size X-men 1 Cover*
Artist:  Gil Kane (Penciller) ,  Dave Cockrum (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 19336
Likes on CAF: 78
Favorited on CAF: 34
Comments: 122
Added to Site: 7/14/2009

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The reports of its death were greatly exagerated. The one piece I did not think I would ever own and still cannot believe that I do.

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Member Since: September 2004
Last Login: July 2026
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Simon M. Member Since 2003
Posted On 7/14/2009

Shit sticks this is amazing!!
Paul . Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/14/2009

Important and iconic. Great to see. Will it get a comment record?
John Yon Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/14/2009

Historic, Iconic, Incredible, etc...the art you're showcasing with this latest update is among the greatest art this hobby has ever seen! A HUGE congratulations on owning so many masterpieces!
. BRAUNY Member Since 2007
Posted On 7/14/2009

holy crap.... you lucky dog!
Ryan D Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/14/2009

The best cover EVER! As an X-men fan this is it for me and it couldn't have found a better home in your gallery. (ok maybe mine!)
tom horvitz Member Since 2009
Posted On 7/14/2009

stunning
Galac Tun Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/14/2009

Amazing. You're living every X-men art collector's dream.
LB Jefferies Member Since 2003
Posted On 7/14/2009

Wonderful to see
Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
Posted On 7/14/2009

About time this is posted! Absolutely the 2nd most important, iconic and desirable cover of the modern era, and for many people, of all-time. 'Nuff Said!
Wesley Liu Member Since 2009
Posted On 7/14/2009

Just incredible. As a young collector looking for back issues in the early 80s, this comic book was my collecting grail. And here you are with the original cover!
Dan F Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/14/2009

Not just the single best piece on the CAF, but for my money, the single best piece I've ever heard of in the hobby!
Scott Williams Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/14/2009

Before you posted this, you were probably wondering 'does this constitute showing off?'. The answer is--HELL YEAH! How do you NOT show this? Let em all eat cake!
Eric Seffinga Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/14/2009

I remember a bit over a decade ago being on Comicart-L and people postulating what the cover to the book would be worth if it were to show up. Astoundingly cool to see it here and now. Thanks so much for not being one of those folks who lock things away far from prying eyes!
Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/14/2009

Sometimes when my kids will do something very well, I will tell them "hey, that didn't suck!" (you need the inflection)....Well, this piece doesn't suck!
Michael Hosey Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/14/2009

Wow the best cover ever... First Storm... Oh wow!!!
Ross T. L. Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/14/2009

WOW!!! Congratulations on picking this one up and thank you for posting it for all of us to enjoy.
Michael Shuley Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/14/2009

Are you %$!@&^ kidding me ?!! Historic, iconic and quite simply....Just plain cool !!
Chris C Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/14/2009

That's it...I'm Done. This update sealed the deal for me. Looking at your collection is like taking a walk through my fondest childhood memories. There is no need for me to keep collecting art. From now on I am just going to tell people to look at my art collection and that my name is Dave Mandel.
John B Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/14/2009

Wow. Feel free to bring any of these bad boys up to Sausalito for high rez scans, David. I mean, I gave you the Iron Man back so I can be trusted, right? :)
glen gold Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/14/2009

For those of us who came in late: I know he inked the cover, but did Cockrum draw the "Old" X-Men figures at top? Oh, and AAAAIIIIEEEEE!!!!
Ron S Member Since 2007
Posted On 7/14/2009

I was hoping you'd get around to letting mortals see this. Thanks, Dave
Ted Latner Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/14/2009

Now you're just rubbing it in! :) Seriously, thanks for sharing. Often pieces like this get hidden in private collections and never shown off to the world, so it's nice to get to see this. Also, it's by my two favorite artists. I'll give you a call if I ever win the lottery.
J. Sid Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/15/2009

Ni-i-i-i-i-i-ice
J. Hiroshi Morisaki Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

..........what-!!?.......... I mean...what-!!?
Kin W Member Since 2007
Posted On 7/15/2009

The comic that started it all (the second time).... never thought I'd see it up on CAF, so thanks for sharing a piece of comic history with us!
Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

Alright David, now it's really time to upgrade any old knob and tube wiring in your house. I'm surprised that Len ever let this go, but it bodes well for the rest of us with our slightly less lofty grail quests! Once more, a thousand church bells are ringing thunderously, and a host of angels have gotten their wings, and Dave's non-collector dinner guests are saying "yeah, I guess that's pretty cool."
DW A Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

Surely the cover of a generation David. What an amazing addition to your collection
Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

It was one of the (use Keanu voice) "Woooah!" moments ! How the ----- did you get that one ?!? Congrats on an amazing piece. I guess all those organs (kidney, liver, legs, etc) weren't all that useful after all...
F M Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

Never saw this one.Was it published? Congrats ;p
Filmore W. Bedwick Member Since 2003
Posted On 7/15/2009

Worth it for the Colossus figure alone.
Nelson Animated Ink Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

A new term was just coined for the hobby as soon as you posted this image - "black line b*ner". As always, thanks for sharing your museum quality collection. This is what CAF is all about. Cheers! N.
Ferran Delgado Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/15/2009

You have a museum quality collection! (like you didn' know...) Thanks for sharing your treasuries! The only thing that I miss in your CAF gallery are images at 150 dpi, so we can enjoy all the detail. These pieces are worth to shine at maximum splendor!
Gerry Turnbull Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

amazing ! and i agree with Ferran, the bigger the better !
CKC So Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/15/2009

I just want to cry like a baby when I see this cover, totally awe struck. Probably one of the most important covers in comic book history and I am so glad it did not go up in flames like Hulk 181
Sewer Lid Collectibles Member Since 2007
Posted On 7/15/2009

WOW...simply WOW! Thanks for sharing such an incredible piece!
Alex B Member Since 2008
Posted On 7/15/2009

Thank you so much for sharing ! I wish all the BIG collectors would do the same; but now they would be scared of being ridiculous compared to your collection. WOW !
Will Tervay Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

Call me crazy, but for some reason, I think this should be one of your Featured pieces. ;) Simply amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Matthew Stock Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/15/2009

This is simply the most amazing and iconic cover. Thanks for sharing!!!
Ken R Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/15/2009

...RESPECT...
Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

How on earth...what a...sonuva...who did you...to get a piece like...well, ain't that a kick in the...I think I have made myself quite clear.
Adam Harvey Member Since 2007
Posted On 7/15/2009

If the rumors are to be believed....the mere site of it turns nerds into GODS !
mark ou Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

8^)
Lan Pitts Member Since 2008
Posted On 7/15/2009

Jesus...
BRIAN POSTMAN Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

beautiful!...i remember buying this off the stands,,,
Joe Gonzalez Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/15/2009

OM F*%^& G!
Joey  Boyack Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/15/2009

A GIANT CONGRATULATIONS!! Just awesome! And thanks for sharing!!
Anthony F Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/15/2009

WOW! Best X-men cover ever! Thanks for sharing!
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 7/16/2009

Simply the best!
Rich Yanizeski Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/16/2009

Oh good. I had heard this thing had gotten destroyed. Glad to see it still exists.
Rich Yanizeski Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/16/2009

One of the great examples of both the penciler and the inker shining through on one piece. You can tell it's Gil Kane a mile away but you can tell it's Dave Cockrum all over the place too.
Matthew Lyons Member Since 2003
Posted On 7/16/2009

AMAZING. Just... WOW.
Damon Watson Member Since 2007
Posted On 7/16/2009

I'm going to try to beat Chris and try to get my name changed first...I want to be David Mandel ! Wow! This is the collection that the rest of us dream about! Congrats!
george tanner Member Since 2003
Posted On 7/16/2009

OMG!
Felix  Lu Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/16/2009

The exception to the Albert Moy Rule ("There will always be another piece of art.")
Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 7/16/2009

Striking piece, David - to say the least. Thanks for sharing.
Royd Burgoyne Member Since 2003
Posted On 7/16/2009

Great to see that this historically significant and very attractive piece is still alive and kicking - thanks for sharing Dave!
Daniel Lang Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/17/2009

Congratulations, that is one of the most historic covers!
Arts Jluc Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/17/2009

Belle pièce, bravo.
Thomas V Member Since 2008
Posted On 7/19/2009

Newsarama or one of those sites reported this cover was destroyed when Len Wein's home burned down. Sorry about the house, but glad this was in another collection
Lee C. Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/20/2009

What can you say about a piece like this? Except for "thanks for sharing"!!
* CHAD * LSH ART Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/21/2009

Wow! And to think Dave left the Legion for this. What were ya thinking DC!
Ferran Delgado Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/23/2009

As Glen Gold commented above, I also think that Cockrum drawed the old members. In fact, the prelim of this cover could prove this theory. Press here to check it out.
Mike McKone Member Since 2006
Posted On 8/20/2009

Oh my giddy aunt!! Congratulations, this is amazing piece of pop culture history and a really, really fine cover.
Chris Hampton Member Since 2005
Posted On 8/21/2009

WOW!!!!! A truly amazing piece from back when I couldn't wait until next month to see what happened to my favorite heroes. Congrats.
The  Comic Coffin™ Member Since 2007
Posted On 1/13/2010

It doesn't get much better than this! Congrats!
Matt S Member Since 2006
Posted On 3/26/2010

Seriously David?..lol..... you might as well post action comics #1 while your at it....lol
Comic Art Addiction (Shawn Nixon) Member Since 2008
Posted On 7/20/2010

I am glad this piece was not gone. What an important and amazing piece of art and history!
Michael  Mikulovsky Member Since 2009
Posted On 7/25/2010

As Daffy Duck says "Your Dispiable!" LOL! Thanks for sharing this beautiful pirece of historic artwork! Two of the best in the business together! I remember vividly where & when I bought this comic. I loved the original X-Men & was just a little sad to see them being replaced. Until I bought & read this issue & saw Dave's goregous art! We'll if I ever win Powerball, I'll be offering you a IINSSAANNEE Offer! LOL!
Michael  Mikulovsky Member Since 2009
Posted On 7/26/2010

I forgot to add, my only disappointment with this cover was Sunfire wasn't on the cover. Due to lack of room & I'm sure they knew he wasn't staying on the team. I wish he & Thunderbird both had stuck around atleast through Dave Cockrum stint on the book.
Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
Posted On 8/6/2010

You know, when there are 70 comments before mine (and I felt the same way when I first saw it and there were only 30 comments), it seems to me that there are few superlatives that I could add to this piece. But the thing that keeps bugging me is, if this is "the 2nd most important, iconic and desirable cover of the modern era," as Ruben noted, what is the first?
Mike (aka Off White) White Member Since 2008
Posted On 8/22/2010

Another True Grail Piece.
James Halperin Member Since 2007
Posted On 12/12/2010

What an amazing masterpiece. Perhaps the best-designed and best-rendered Silver Age cover of them all.
Adam Ianbarry Member Since 2010
Posted On 1/22/2011

Wowzas!!!! Off the chart!!!!!!!!
Phillip Hester Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/27/2011

Stared at this cover for hours on end as a kid. Now I can come here and do the same. Thanks!
Eric B Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/15/2011

How does one even begin to get to this point. An inspiration. My sincerest congrats.
Mark Walters Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/12/2011

I'd be scared to death to even touch this. Simply incredible. I'm amazed at how beautiful it is even to this day, looks like it was done yesterday! Fabulous piece, congratulations.
Robbie  Cook Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/16/2011

One of the most important pieces of comic history!
T n T Member Since 2007
Posted On 7/30/2011

The Holy Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrail of all X-Men piece.
Davide G. Member Since 2009
Posted On 8/8/2011

Just wanted to be the eightieth who leaves a comment... Do I deserve some prize? Of course, besides being able to see this absolute wonder!
JT  Rodgers Member Since 2011
Posted On 8/27/2011

Dude, seriously are you like a millionaire or something?! You have things that should be hanging in a museum. You have the best collection of art i have ever seen. Looking at your stuff makes me want to quit collecting. You're my idol.
Lenny Da Collector Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/13/2011

LOL @ JT Rodgers' comment. Hey David, nice artwork but I got the actual comic book and it's in color!
Lenny Da Collector Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/13/2011

LOL @ JT Rodgers' comment. Hey David, nice artwork but I got the actual comic book and it's in color!
COMIC PARADISE Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/5/2011

you are the king in this site D. just speechless!
Maria Coppola Member Since 2011
Posted On 4/1/2012

A piece of comic book history, truly iconic and a Grail amongst Grails. Priceless.
Alberto Giavoni Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/6/2012

David, I have just realized that I have not left a comment on this. Honestly there is not so much to add. However I really think we should thank you for posting this and not locking away in some hidden safe in the basement! thanks
John Dell Member Since 2011
Posted On 6/13/2012

You bastard. You lucky, lucky bastard.
James  Henderson Member Since 2005
Posted On 8/14/2012

Yes, I'm 40 years old, but you can officially adopt me at anytime. And here I am thinking that I'm lucky for having a copy that is a 9.8. Phenomenal ! ! ! !
kwun 1 Member Since 2008
Posted On 10/15/2012

Awesome, me want it lol concrat
George 1 Member Since 2011
Posted On 12/23/2012

It does not get any better than this
Don Raskin Member Since 2010
Posted On 2/8/2013

I don't have any other words than Damn! Friggin impressive!
Lionel C Member Since 2013
Posted On 2/14/2013

one of the best. congratulation
Edward Grekoski Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/15/2013

Kane and Cockrum perfect together...and a perfect cover too!!
Edward Grekoski Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/16/2013

Kane and Cockrum perfect together
Edward Grekoski Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/16/2013

Kane and Cockrum perfect together
Carmine Gawain Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/18/2014

Amazing
Art Van Kampen Member Since 2011
Posted On 9/6/2014

You've got to be f#@!ing kidding.
Tom Coker Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/17/2014

"99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer..." Thrilled to be the 99th one to say WOWZA, THIS JUST KNOCKED MY SOCKS OFF AGAIN LIKE IT DOES EVERY TIME I COME TO YOUR CAF TO DROOL.
Ben Friedman Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/12/2015

Okay, I will leave the 100th comment. I guess its okay. If you like this sort of thing. Yawn. Blecchhh (sorry, just the sound of me puking with envy).
Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008
Posted On 8/8/2015

One of if not the most important OA covers to grace CAF.Congratulations buddy!
Vartan  Dadian Member Since 2012
Posted On 4/7/2016

Pretty good, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Beta Ray Benny Member Since 2003
Posted On 7/2/2016

Wow!
Mark Warunek Member Since 2004
Posted On 10/12/2016

I can't believe I've never left a comment on this one. This is definitely in the list of "If I could only have one piece of comic art." Congrats!
Andrew Allen Member Since 2007
Posted On 4/10/2017

Hm. Well, there's something you don't see every day. And yet, as a fan, one DOES see it every day. One of The Royals.
Shaun Crowell Member Since 2003
Posted On 7/23/2017

My favorite comic ever, can't believe someone actually owns this! Thanks for sharing!
Thomas F Member Since 2010
Posted On 7/26/2017

106th comment: Yes, it indeed belongs into a museum... Congrats! Nice one. ;-)
Vincent Zurzolo Member Since 2005
Posted On 2/1/2018

This is the cover to the very first X-Men comic I ever read. I love Kane's dynamic style. This is one of the most iconic covers in comic history. Congrats and thanks for sharing!
Red Raven Member Since 2012
Posted On 6/12/2018

Simply fantastic my friend !!!

 Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/20/2019

I'm sure you're sick of hearing this but....Damn that's good.

 JN 80 Member Since 2016
Posted On 11/21/2019

Epic!! Holy grail

 Jason K Member Since 2018
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Posted On 8/4/2020

Very much enjoyed hearing the story of this cover. Awesome!

 Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/3/2021

WOW !!! now this is MIND BLOWING !!! It could not be in better hands.

 Jeffrey Freshcorn Member Since 2012
Posted On 3/23/2021

Can't say much more than what has already been said about this cover.  Truly a classic.......

 Marc Pecorella Member Since 2007
Posted On 4/10/2021

This should be in a museum---or your collection. Same thing!!!! Congrats on this beauty. Who doesn't know and love this cover...

 John  J Member Since 2020
Posted On 9/26/2021

Amazing 

 Ken Lomas Member Since 2020
Posted On 1/21/2022

Amazing... or should I say Uncanny.

 Robert Binkley Member Since 2011
Posted On 2/7/2022

Absolutely Amazing !!  Congrats!!

 Spidey-Man4444 . Member Since 2014
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Posted On 7/6/2022

One of the most beautiful covers in the history of comic books!

Congrats on this grail David!

 TV kid Member Since 2011
Posted On 12/8/2022

Oh... my... 

 Jason Richardson Member Since 2022
Posted On 12/12/2022

When people talk grails this would defintly be one of them. Congrats.

 michael Avila Member Since 2004
Posted On 8/22/2023

Just an incredible and historic piece of art. Wow!

 Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
Posted On 8/4/2024

I read through the entire thread, and the one word that was missing was, 'Gosh!'

There, now it's all been said.  To be redundant though, because it can't be avoided, this piece is awe-inspiring to behold as an original.  You are so lucky to have this wonder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Robert Binkley Member Since 2011
Posted On 8/27/2024

Absolutely Amazing ! Congrats!

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