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1 dated observation—one point does not establish a trend. Last recorded 2026-10-06. Source record #2516491
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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | $13.71 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_8_0_valueguide | 1997-07-01 |
| 9.2 | $19.74 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 1997-07-01 |
| 9.6 | $43.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_6_valueguide | 1997-07-01 |
| 9.8 | $39.04 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_8_valueguide | 1997-07-01 |
| RAW | $2.84 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1997-07-01 |
| 10.0 | $51.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_10_0_valueguide | 1997-07-01 |
| 4.0 | $2.32 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_4_0_valueguide | 1997-07-01 |
| 6.0 | $8.35 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_6_0_valueguide | 1997-07-01 |
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Graded population
CGC records 7 graded copies for Generation X #-1 (1997). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
"The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship!"
The young and untrained Emma Frost is on the streets with only the use of her telepathy to guide her but she meets someone like the Dark Beast along the way to help her but Banshee seems to think differently. | Writer1_1 = James Robinson | Penciler1_1 = Chris Bachalo | Inker1_1 = Al Vey | Colorist1_1 = Marie Javins | Letterer1_1 = Comicraft | Editor1_1 = Bob Harras
| Appearing1 = **Featured Characters:** * Sean Cassidy) * Emma Frost) **Supporting Characters:** * Harry Leland) * Lowell Fontaine) **Antagonists:** * Dark Beast (Hank McCoy)) **Other Characters:** * Generation X) ** Skin (Angelo Espinosa)) ** Synch (Everett Thomas)) ** Jubilee (Jubilation Lee)) ** M (Monet St. Croix)) ** Husk (Paige Guthrie)) ** Chamber (Jono Starsmore)) * Stan Lee) * Samuel Cumberland) * Ben Nishimura) * X-Men) * Hellfire Club) * Stark Industries) * Interpol) **Races and Species:** * Mutants) * Humans) **Realities:** * Earth-616 **Locations:** * Earth ** North America *** United States of America **** California) ***** Los Angeles County ****** Los Angeles **** New York State) ***** New York City ****** Manhattan ******* Lenox Hill ******** 66th Street and Fifth Avenue ********* Hellfire Club Mansion)
| Solicit = FLASHBACKS! Years ago, the mutant codenamed Banshee was New York City Police Detective Sean Cassidy! Witness here his first encounter with a very young Emma Frost - and their confrontation with a being not of this reality! And just what secret does the inexperienced telepath take from Cassidy's mind that she carries with her today! This special issue welcomes aboard James Robinson (Leave It To Chance) as guest-writer for the next four issues!
| Notes = | Trivia = * The cover was inspired by X-Men Vol 1 29. | Recommended = | Links =
Creative credits
Writers: James Robinson
Interior art: Chris Bachalo
Color: Marie Javins
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