SpideyFein Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 This was a TOUGH one, as they both present very well for the grade, both white with great colors, square, and all that good stuff. That being said, I went with the FF for the purposes below. The ped made the decision very difficult as well. I’m a Stan guy, and that sig is so clean with the 75’ neatly placed an inch away too!! We have to look at the timelessness of both books, and as stated above, FF started it all. Would there have been X-Men without FF- probably, but they may have been very different. The concept of a “superhero team” had been done before, but Stan and Jack made it just a tad more special than anything that had preceded it. As far as monetary value, I think FF will have more sustaining value (Tougher book, plain and simple) whereas X-Men is your better short term bet (5-8 years). Keep us posted on this potential trade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummy Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Ack, I'm late to my own party! Thanks, Andy, for posting this -- both books are in great shape for the grade, to be sure. I enjoyed reading everyone's vote and comments as well, and appreciate all the thoughtful input. The trade is a cool idea in the abstract...I'm just grateful to have one of the two books in question. Dan ps I've seen a TON of Stan sigs and this one is definitely real from 1975. Edited April 3, 2021 by Drummy SpideyFein and october 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I’m certain the results of the poll would be different in comics general october 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 For me, it's FF1. I agree with most of what's been said so far. I'm a big fan of the history of comic books and no single book was more important to Marvel's history than FF1 Long term, I still think FF1 has more upside. X1 has been on a tear. It's been unbelievable, but these things tend to move in cycles and I think FF1 will have its day again. drmanhattanite and Jasonmorris1000000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatCaesarsGhost Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 27 minutes ago, KCOComics said: For me, it's FF1. I agree with most of what's been said so far. I'm a big fan of the history of comic books and no single book was more important to Marvel's history than FF1 Long term, I still think FF1 has more upside. X1 has been on a tear. It's been unbelievable, but these things tend to move in cycles and I think FF1 will have its day again. $264k for a 9.0 FF1 yesterday. That’s pretty amazing to me KCOComics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood1892 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 The colors on the FF 1 are really beautiful, no time fade at all. The sig is nice to, which definitely dropped the grade to where it is. The X-Men on the other hand is...well the X-Men! Both iconic books, both extremely valuable. I'm calling this one a draw, if a trade goes through, both parties will be happy with the super teams they are getting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, Hollywood1892 said: The colors on the FF 1 are really beautiful, no time fade at all. The sig is nice to, which definitely dropped the grade to where it is. The X-Men on the other hand is...well the X-Men! Both iconic books, both extremely valuable. I'm calling this one a draw, if a trade goes through, both parties will be happy with the super teams they are getting! I picked FF1, but I do agree that neither party would be wronged. Two tremendous books any of us would be lucky to own. Hollywood1892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Tough call, both beautiful books that present very well for the grade. To me it's a coin toss, therefore I didn't vote. I'd say go for the one you like better long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ltpink2002 Posted April 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2021 If this poll was done any other year except this year, FF1 would be the easy pick. silverseeker, JTLarsen, KCOComics and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I would choose the X-men #1 Green River copy. If this book wasn't the GR pedigree, I would choose the Fantastic Four #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 As a tangent, if it’s ok with the OP, I wonder if there is also an age related component to our votes? For instance as a cutoff...would the FF be represented by the over 50 crowd and by default, Xmen represented by the under 50 crowd if we are postulating that the Xmen are more relevant to “today’s momentum”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmanhattanite Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 54 minutes ago, Funnybooks said: As a tangent, if it’s ok with the OP, I wonder if there is also an age related component to our votes? For instance as a cutoff...would the FF be represented by the over 50 crowd and by default, Xmen represented by the under 50 crowd if we are postulating that the Xmen are more relevant to “today’s momentum”? I think that's an easy stereotype. I'm under 30 and like the FF more than X-Men, for what it's worth. People just assume X-Men are the favorite characters of any young person, just due to diversity, etc. JTLarsen, KCOComics, Funnybooks and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Funnybooks said: As a tangent, if it’s ok with the OP, I wonder if there is also an age related component to our votes? For instance as a cutoff...would the FF be represented by the over 50 crowd and by default, Xmen represented by the under 50 crowd if we are postulating that the Xmen are more relevant to “today’s momentum”? I'm still in the under 40 crowd for a little longer and also prefer the FF. X-Men were a bigger part of my youth. The cards, comics and Cartoons. But FF48 is what made me want to collect. SS was my favorite character, so given the choice, I much prefer FF. Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAMBIT Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I have both books. & love both books, wouldnt part with either! However. if I had to pick one of the 2 in question, (FF1 5.0 WP OG stan sig vs Xm1 6.0 GR ped).. No question I take the FF1, WPs + a beautiful stan sig, back when his sign actually looked like a signature. . Winner for me! Also, a year ago this trade has no way of happening... how times have changed (so fast!) KCOComics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr bla bla Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 The X franchise is much more in line with the modern woke sensibility of our time. So, I think the X-1 book here is on the up and up. And with the Green River ped designation to boot.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 2 hours ago, GAMBIT said: Also, a year ago this trade has no way of happening... how times have changed (so fast!) That's what astonishes me. Even just a few months ago, this wouldn't have been a conversation. X1 has made extraordinary strides in a very short period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowzilla Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 FF#1 easy choice for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummy Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Appreciate everyone's opinions here! I would have made the straight-up trade and lost money over time, I think, but would have gained a copy of X-1 that I adore. Ah well. Let the hunt continue! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilskip Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 FF#1 is the Action Comics #1 for Marvel. Not wild about the signature, but it would be the book I would choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 I would have done the trade, but I have a nice FF 1 already. If I didn't, I think the XM would be out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
