*Marvel: The second-ever issue of the X-Men, featuring the debut of mutant menace the Vanisher, is new in; with Lee & Kirby still finding their feet in the series, there were a few rough creative edges to be hammered out (the implausibly-convenient FBI contact was quickly written out), but the vigour and excitement of the creators carries it all through – at this stage, before the feuds formed, they were having a high old time, and the enthusiasm was contagious! This pence-printed copy is GD/VG, attractive mid-grade with only a tiny corner chipped from the lower right of the cover detracting from its appeal. Offered at £140.