X-Men Vol. 2 #1 (Cover B - Beast, Storm, Jean Grey, Professor X, and Archangel variant)

This is a standard-sized American comic book published by Marvel Comics in October 1991. The item is the highly collectible 'Cover B' variant of the first issue of X-Men Vol. 2, featuring iconic Jim Lee artwork. The cover prominently depicts Beast in the foreground, with Storm, Jean Grey, Archangel, and Professor X in his yellow hover-chair in the background against a vibrant pink and red sky. The cover art is known for its dynamic 'Modern Age' style, characterized by heavy cross-hatching and bold colors. The masthead features the yellow 'X-MEN' logo and a '50 YEARS CAPTAIN AMERICA' anniversary stamp in the bottom left corner. Notable manufacturing details include a $1.50 US price point and the Comic Code Authority seal. The item appears to be in a protective plastic sleeve (polybagged or boarded), which has preserved the gloss and color vibrancy. Close inspection shows relatively sharp corners and a straight spine, though common issues for this high-print-run era include minor spine ticks or blunting from shelf wear. The paper is likely newsprint, common for early 90s Marvel books, which is subject to yellowing over time if not stored in a temperature-controlled environment. The craftsmanship reflects the peak of the 1990s comic book boom, featuring high-quality coloring and intricate line work by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.