1991 Marvel X-Men #1 Cover E Gatefold Variant Direct Edition- NM

Complete your 1990s mutant catalog with this original 1991 Marvel Comics X-Men #1 Cover E gatefold variant Direct Edition issue! Written by Chris Claremont with iconic pencils by Jim Lee, this premier issue represents the complete, wraparound gatefold edition combining all four individual cover panels (Covers A through D) into one massive interconnected artwork spread. The front cover showcases Cyclops, Wolverine, and Iceman bursting through a stone X-Men logo backdrop, while the rear cover section features Colossus, Rogue, Gambit, and Psylocke ready for battle under the $3.95 US / $4.75 CAN / £2.10 UK cover price block.

Published by Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc., this deluxe gatefold issue omits standard back-cover advertising to present Jim Lee and Scott Williams' full panoramic cover composition in its original, uninterrupted form. An essential centerpiece entry for X-Men completionists, key-issue comic archivists, and 1990s physical media catalogers!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original wraparound cover preserves brilliant primary colors, crisp white border accents, and high-gloss surface luster with no fading, writing, or color-breaking tears. Spine is flat, tight, and square with minimal surface wear; all foldout hinges and corners remain crisp and intact.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior newsprint pages remain clean, supple, and un-marred. The back cover wraparound panel featuring Colossus, Rogue, Gambit, and Psylocke displays rich line work, bold green background saturation, and tight edge alignment with no creasing or surface wear.

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