Skip to main content

Character

Phoenix comics

Phoenix first appeared in The X-Men #101, cover-dated October 1976, from Marvel Comics, created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. Jean Grey herself first appeared in X-Men #1 (1963); #101 is the first appearance of the Phoenix identity.

First appearance
The X-Men #101
Cover date
October 1976
Publisher
Marvel Comics
Creators
Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum

Graded Phoenix books in the vault

Search the store →

Nothing in stock right now. Send us a want list and we will source a copy.

Phoenix guides

First appearance, key issues and what drives the prices.

All guides →

  • Key issues

    X-Men Comic Books: The Key Issues and What Grade Does to Them

    The first X-Men comic is The X-Men #1, cover-dated September 1963, from Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The books collectors chase most are that issue, Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975), X-Men #94, #101 and #129, and on all of them the CGC or CBCS grade is the largest driver of price.

    Updated Oct 11, 2026

  • Characters

    What is the first appearance of Phoenix?

    Jean Grey became Phoenix in The X-Men #101, cover-dated October 1976, by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, rising from Jamaica Bay after piloting a shuttle through a solar flare. Jean herself first appeared as Marvel Girl in X-Men #1 (September 1963); #101 is the first appearance of the Phoenix identity and costume. The Dark Phoenix Saga followed in X-Men #129–137 (1980).

    Updated Oct 10, 2026