we all know how hot mutant firsts are ideal now. We have a pretty solid chance of them moving into the mainstream MCU. with that little bit of information, the market for first mutant books has swelled, massively. books like Uncanny X-Men #1 and #2, (which have always been popular), are seeing tons of action again. but let’s step away from the spotlight for a moment.
There are several mutant firsts that are currently being ignored by the huge majority because of shining grails. For those without the indicates to get hold of these Mega-Keys, there may be some great gems to get hold of while they’re still in the shade. because once they have news and movement, they’re going to be hard to catch. So let’s take a closer look at some of those X-Men titles.
Uncanny X-Men #120
When there is trouble in Canada, there is only one group to call. X-Men #120 is the first cameo appearance of Alpha Flight. The Canadian mutant team has been on speculators’ watchlists for a while, and it’s easy to see why. With so lots of lovable characters coming from this team, any one of them could be seeing new fan demand soon.
While this is still a rather useful Bronze Age key, I think it is currently flying under the radar. With high-grade raw copies sitting just under $100, this is still a relatively great pickup for any collector. Graded books will still run a large premium, especially anything past a 9.4. Which is fair considering its age and significance.
I think Alpha flight has a good chance to see some kind of light sooner rather than later. There is a lot of love for incredibly teams ideal now, and this will be the crucial that collectors and fans will step to as soon as X-Men #121 is out of reach. having both is the dream, but if you want a great stepping stone into Uncanny keys, this is a good one to look into at the moment.
Uncanny X-Men #109
Hard to mention Uncanny #121 without also throwing this title into the mix. Uncanny X-Men #109 is the first appearance of weapon Alpha (AKA James Hudson. later Becomes Guardian). The leader of the Alpha flight team. I think this issue is a cannon ready to fire. With so lots of new heroes getting a debut on screen, it’s a wonder they have yet to enter the ring. especially considering that they were well recognized enough to receive their own title.
Still seeing ranges of $100 – $150, raw copies have been sleeping quite a while. considering how well X-Men keys are doing ideal now, this one seems a tad low, with 9.4 slabbed issues not even at $400. Thankfully, that indicates there are still plenty of opportunities to jump in on this early Uncanny key.
Looking at how well the team dynamic has been working in Hollywood, there look to be best waters for something like an Alpha flight motion picture or show to hit us sometime soon. given they don’t have as big a fanbase as other heroes or hero teams, it may stay a dream a while longer. but who knows, The Eternals got a movie. So anything’s possible.
Uncanny X-Men #160
Uncanny #160 is the first appearance of Illyana Rasputina as an adult. While her first actual appearance is in Giant-Sized X-Men #1, she is only seen momentarily and as a child. There is no argument about what her first appearance is. However, I think this is a very big crucial in Magik’s collection as this is her actual character that we see going forward.
With Magik making a lot more of a splash in X of Swords, I think there will certainly be some new fans coming from the series for her. With new fans comes movement in crucial issues. and this issue is really under the radar ideal now. Some raw copies are as low as $20. While a 9.8 could still hit around $400, I would say there is quite a range to get in on this issue.
There is also a newsstand version of this issue. and at this point, there is no premium for it. Both it and the direct seem to be running near the same amount. because this is an ’82, there is a smaller difference in rarity between the two versions. However, if we’re talking sheer surviving numbers, the newsstand will nearly always have fewer copies. So something to keep in mind as you hunt.
Uncanny X-Men #266
Ah, an old favorite of mine and probably everyone else. Mr. Remy LaBeau is probably one of the most recognizable X-Men of all time. even for being one of the current to the scene. Yes, ideal now I think even the first appearance of Gambit is currently under the radar. His price identify may be high ideal now, but think of how far he’ll skyrocket if he gets brought into the new MCU.
Mutants are coming. we all know this. but it’s WHICH mutants that are coming in that has everyone in a daze. With so lots of to choose from, they really have their pick of the pot. So why not bring in someone that will delight X-Fans new and old? Well, that’s just what some of us are hoping they will do.
Currently, prices on this issue are around $150 for a raw book. and a 9.6 slab can run $250 and up. However, this issue alsnull