Silver Age Graded X-Men. Which One Do I invest in? 3 3

[finalfan7asy]

I collect mainly unslabbed Silver Age The X-men (Uncanny) and would like to invest in a graded one. However, I'm not sure which one to purchase. Is there a specific issue out there that I should own graded, other than issue 1? 

Edited November 25, 2017 by finalfan7asy

[chrisco37]

#4 - first Brotherhood 

Besides 1, it’s the only one of any significance.  The Spidey cover for 35 would be next.  Then Steranko or Adams books.

[KirbyJack]

I think #12, first Juggernaught, is a stand out issue.

My favorite SA X-Men issue is 41. But just for sentimental reasons.

[NoMan]

#4

[finalfan7asy]

Thanks!

[blazingbob]

X-Men #12

[Black_Adam]

Can't argue with the Juggernaut but #14 (1st Sentinels) and #18 (tough black awesome Magneto cover) would also be on my radar 

[Sweet Lou 14]

I've always loved the cover to #50, and #58 (Neal Adams Havok cover) is another good choice.

If you want to go Bronze Age, #94 and #101 would be good targets.  Plus Giant-Size X-Men #1, of course.

Edited November 25, 2017 by Sweet Lou 14

[Mr bla bla]

1 hour ago, Sweet Lou 14 said:

I've always loved the cover to #50, and #58 (Neal Adams Havok cover) is another good choice.

If you want to go Bronze Age, #94 and #101 would be good targets.  Plus Giant-Size X-Men #1, of course.

Ish 7 1st cerebro!

[Mr bla bla]

#14 1st sentinels

[VintageComics]

39 minutes ago, Mr bla bla said:

#14 1st sentinels

This is one my faves.

Love the drama and energy that Kirby puts into every cover but this one captures everything in one IMO.

And the concept of the Sentinels is just pure genius IMO.

[Dave2739]

22 hours ago, KirbyJack said:

I think #12, first Juggernaught, is a stand out issue.

My favorite SA X-Men issue is 41. But just for sentimental reasons.

Just out of curiosity, why is 41 a favorite? Are you a big fan of Grotesk, the Sub-Human? 

[KirbyJack]

Weirdly, yes. The 70's reprint of #41 was the first X-Men I ever read.

I was stunned to discover that an Arkansas hip hop guy is using that name! 

[Dave2739]

I had a feeling it must have been a "first" in some way.
To answer the OP's original question, I'm a fan of #3. Nice white cover, first appearance of a very cool villain and usually a bit easier on the wallet than #4.

[finalfan7asy]

11 hours ago, Sweet Lou 14 said:

I've always loved the cover to #50, and #58 (Neal Adams Havok cover) is another good choice.

If you want to go Bronze Age, #94 and #101 would be good targets.  Plus Giant-Size X-Men #1, of course.

I recently picked up a Giant-Size #1. I was looking at #94, but I’m not sure what would be a decent grade for this issue. Do I settle for a 7.5 or do I spend more for an 8.5?

[Callaway29]

12. Juggernaut done right, with his origin, on the big screen would be awesome...plus the book hasn’t gone loco yet.

[Sweet Lou 14]

12 hours ago, Dave2739 said:

Just out of curiosity, why is 41 a favorite? Are you a big fan of Grotesk, the Sub-Human? 

I don't want to speak for anyone else, but some collectors (like me) love any monochrome cover.  It's a big reason why I love X-Men #50 so much.  And Avengers #57, and TTA #98, and so on ...

[Jking3437]

1,2,4,12,14

[Mr bla bla]

#11 first stranger

[finalfan7asy]

15 minutes ago, Mr bla bla said:

#11 first stranger

Unfortunatly, I purchased an unslabbed copy that appears trimmed. The cover is noticeably angled and the edges are slightly lighter in color.