The X-Men #75
April 1972 · Marvel Comics
Condition: VF+ (8.5)
A sharp late Silver Age X-Men issue that perfectly captures Marvel in transition—classic Lee-era characters, polished early-’70s art, and a nostalgic callback to the team’s earlier years as the title wound down its original run.
X-Men #75 features the return of one of the book’s earliest wildcard characters, the Mimic (Calvin Rankin), in a reworked story that blends reprint material with new framing pages. It’s a reflective issue—part recap, part revival—aimed at reintroducing old threats while keeping the series accessible to new readers during a turbulent publishing period.
Key highlights:
“Re-Enter: The Mimic!” — Roy Thomas revisits the Mimic saga, bringing back one of the X-Men’s most tragic and volatile early foes.
Features the original X-Men lineup: Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Beast, and Angel.
Guest appearances woven into the story include Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, and the Puppet Master, reinforcing Marvel’s shared-universe feel.
Strong Silver Age art mix, with cover by Gil Kane and inks by John Romita, giving the book a clean, professional Marvel house style.
Bonus Marvel Girl pin-up by Jack Kirby & Chic Stone, updated to reflect her later costume—an excellent character-focused interior piece.
Why it matters:
While not a first appearance or major turning-point issue, X-Men #75 is a snapshot of Marvel recalibrating its flagship mutant title just a few years before the Claremont revolution. It bridges early Silver Age storytelling with the more polished Bronze Age sensibility that would soon redefine the series.
Condition notes:
Very Fine+ copy with strong eye appeal, bright cover colors, clean interior pages, and minimal handling wear.
The X-Men #75
April 1972 · Marvel Comics
Condition: VF+ (8.5)
A sharp late Silver Age X-Men issue that perfectly captures Marvel in transition—classic Lee-era characters, polished early-’70s art, and a nostalgic callback to the team’s earlier years as the title wound down its original run.
X-Men #75 features the return of one of the book’s earliest wildcard characters, the Mimic (Calvin Rankin), in a reworked story that blends reprint material with new framing pages. It’s a reflective issue—part recap, part revival—aimed at reintroducing old threats while keeping the series accessible to new readers during a turbulent publishing period.
Key highlights:
“Re-Enter: The Mimic!” — Roy Thomas revisits the Mimic saga, bringing back one of the X-Men’s most tragic and volatile early foes.
Features the original X-Men lineup: Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Beast, and Angel.
Guest appearances woven into the story include Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, and the Puppet Master, reinforcing Marvel’s shared-universe feel.
Strong Silver Age art mix, with cover by Gil Kane and inks by John Romita, giving the book a clean, professional Marvel house style.
Bonus Marvel Girl pin-up by Jack Kirby & Chic Stone, updated to reflect her later costume—an excellent character-focused interior piece.
Why it matters:
While not a first appearance or major turning-point issue, X-Men #75 is a snapshot of Marvel recalibrating its flagship mutant title just a few years before the Claremont revolution. It bridges early Silver Age storytelling with the more polished Bronze Age sensibility that would soon redefine the series.
Condition notes:
Very Fine+ copy with strong eye appeal, bright cover colors, clean interior pages, and minimal handling wear.
