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DescriptionAs most of you know, Paul Smith X-Men art is hard to come by. When I saw this cover pop up on another collectors CAF last year, I started a dialogue to see what it would take to shake this cover loose. He did not easily part with it but after a ton of begging and selling a kidney to afford it, I managed to persuade the previous owner to sell it to me. I think the term ‘’grail” is over used but this is pretty close to it for me. Excited to add this to my collection.Social/Sharing |
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Steve Lawrence 
Member Since 2016
2 - Posted on 6/14/2025
Peter Sullivan wrote:
It only took selling one kidney? Not bad.
I'm saving the other one for a Cockrum or Byrne cover.
Lloyd White
Member Since 2007
2 - Posted on 6/14/2025
This is one of Smith's very best covers--congratulations on a truly outstanding piece!
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/14/2025
Marvelous! Congrats on scoring one of your grails. Another eXeceptional slice of X!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/15/2025
We all know. Even Paul Smith knew that Cyclops as the leader has Xavier begging to die in this issue. Memorable finale to the Brood storyline and as always launches the team into different directions!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/15/2025
I have already commented on this cover and will do it again. Every Line and shadow is just perfect. Museum quality !
Steve Lawrence
Member Since 2016
Posted on 6/15/2025
Carlo M wrote:
I have already commented on this cover and will do it again. Every Line and shadow is just perfect. Museum quality !
Thanks for taking the time to comment again. I agree that it is quite a piece. Very striking seeing it in person.
Ted Latner
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/15/2025
Wow -- that's peak Paul Smith X-Men and such a great image! I also really appreciate the fun Cockrum corner box art. Congrats!
R Berman
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/15/2025
A counterpoint to the cover of #136. Scott always gets stuck toting the bodies.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/15/2025
Hard to get more epic than this for X-Men and PMS, congrats on making it happen!
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/15/2025
Fantastic cover from one of the greatest X-Men runs! Congrats, Steve!!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/15/2025
One of the most memorable X-Men covers EVER!
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/16/2025
Iconic example of Paul Smith's unique style--and would be a stunning piece of comic art even if it wasn't a classic image that we all remember.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/16/2025
Term grail only should be used in cases like this. Iconic and unique i would like to add. Colossal cover from this very elusive artist!!!
Mario Losada
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 6/16/2025
Make no mistake, you have a real grail. Congratulations
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/16/2025
Spectacular X-Men cover and very grail-worthy, congrats Steve!
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 6/16/2025
Classic cover and the inking on this is fabulous.
Chris C
Member Since 2004
2 - Posted on 6/16/2025
I know how hard it was for Paul Smith to part with this one. It's wonderful that you appreciate it. If there was ever the kind of piece that should be at the center of a permanent family collection it's this kind of piece.
Steve Lawrence
Member Since 2016
Posted on 6/16/2025
Chris C wrote:
I know how hard it was for Paul Smith to part with this one. It's wonderful that you appreciate it. If there was ever the kind of piece that should be at the center of a permanent family collection it's this kind of piece.
This one is going deep in the vault
Chris C
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/16/2025
Steve Lawrence wrote:
This one is going deep in the vault
Absolutley. A cover like this deserves to find its "forever home". Glad it landed with you. It's in great company.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
3 - Posted on 6/16/2025
Yes, the word GRAIL is over used. And apparently, so is the term "permanent collection." Haha! Anyway, congrats on managing to pry this away from him. There are only ten of these. And if you split that into two groups, there is a top half and a bottom half. We all know where this one belongs. Epic cover and epic acquisition. Congrats on both.
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/16/2025
Huge congrats on this "grail". This is a pretty impressive cover and worthy of lots of praise now that you have in your collection. With that, huge congrats again!
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/16/2025
Such a great cover. Smith was fantastic at these emotional moments.
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/16/2025
Wonderful! If I had this in my collection, I would never let it go!
Steve Lawrence
Member Since 2016
2 - Posted on 6/16/2025
James S wrote:
Wonderful! If I had this in my collection, I would never let it go!
That's the plan
Will Tervay
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/17/2025
Another killer piece. Kudos to you, sir. Thanks for sharing!
TAMD 1
Member Since 2019
Posted on 6/20/2025
GRAIL in all caps with a Holy in front of it. Huge congratulations!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/26/2025
So memorable and so perfect- if not a grail (yes, overused), certainly a top 10 piece.
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