Rezin1234 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Hi, Just wanted to get some other peoples opinion. I just landed a solid mid grade Avengers 4 and a friend is trying to trade me his Avengers 1 that is on par in GPA for it. I am not sure why but I really have a low interest for Avengers 1 but do really like Avengers 4. Guess my question is based on equal value today, would you rather have an Avengers 1 or an Avengers 4? Thanks in advance for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14roller Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 You answered your own question...if the value is the same, and you prefer the AV4, keep the AV4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 That's hard to argue with. Personally, I sold my 1 and kept my 4. 1950's war comics and FoggyNelson 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezin1234 Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 1 hour ago, s14roller said: You answered your own question...if the value is the same, and you prefer the AV4, keep the AV4. Well I did also ask what other people's preference is as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I prefer 1 over 4. If there wasn't a Captain America Comics 1 I'd then go with Avengers 4 over 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast eddie Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I think I would keep my mid-grade #4 over a lower #1,,,,,and I like both books. Avengers #4 is just a little better! aardvark88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECollector Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Both issues are in my top 12 silver age Marvel books and I love them. I think however that #1 is ranked higher in regards of historical significance. #4 has however one of the most iconic covers ever, and it is a very important issue as well, historically. So it really comes down to personal preference. Rezin1234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Both great books, goes with your heart since values are similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 It's hard to deny the appeal of that Kirby cover with Cap front and centre! I think one should own both but if I had to choose, Avengers 4 is my choice. Rezin1234 and nmtg9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I have an Avengers 4. Like many others, I love the cover. I'm on the hunt for a low grade Avengers 1, but I wouldn't trade my 4 to get one. Rezin1234 and nmtg9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14roller Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 On October 15, 2017 at 11:11 PM, Rezin1234 said: Well I did also ask what other people's preference is as well. I get it - there was a thread somewhere and we also talked about which people preferred. I don't think it will be a clear winner on this, just personal preference. Collecting is very personal, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Why not just get both? ? Rezin1234, oakman29, Shaolingoat and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyderfan Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I'm all for AV 4. One of the most iconic SA covers out there. Of course, the entire Avengers team is comprised of members who have appeared many times over in other books. BUT, this is the 1st SA appearance of Cap (Steve Rogers)! So, more toward a 1st appearance of a major character than issue #1 in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FineCollector Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Have a 4, want a 1. 4 has a better cover and better story, but as someone who doesn't have any Marvel 1's, I'd be sorely tempted to get that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I've always preferred Avengers 4. Fantastic Silver Age cover, the reintroduction of one of my all-time favourite characters, and who's also my favourite Avenger. Storywise, for me, issue 4 has the slight edge; a very powerful revival scene compensating for a fairly mediocre second act involving the 'Medusa' alien, whereas I find issue 1 a bit average throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardown Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I love both as everyone here has stated but my preference is #1. Will get a #4 eventually but I LOVE the cover on issue number one with the gold armor Ironman and all the classic looking first avengers as well as Loki making an appearance does it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Valuewise a 6.0 Avengers 4 is worth basically the same as a 3.5 Avengers 1. I personally would take the Avengers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Collect what YOU love. Value should not dictate what you like or what you collect. That may be one of the biggest problems with the hobby; people chasing value as opposed to just collecting what they love. (I probably just stepped on many toes, but this is simply my opinion and take it or leave it as you wish). I prefer the #1, however, if you prefer the #4 and already own it, then you should be happy and avoid a trade that you may likely regret. Again, only my (from a guy who has probably overpaid for way too many books simply for the love of the book). nmtg9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Devourer Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 "Bucky! Bucky look out!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serling1978 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Like others here I've got both, but I prefer #1. To me that cover is classic Marvel. When it comes to story though I prefer to read #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
