Steve Lawrence UNITED STATES
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X-Men #167

Location: Published Art
Artist: Paul Smith (Penciller)

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Location: Published Art
Title: X-Men #167
Artist:  Paul Smith (Penciller)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2047
Likes on CAF: 40
Comments: 49
Added to Site: 6/14/2025

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As 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.

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Brent S Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 6/14/2025

Absolutely awesome!  Huge congrats!!!

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 6/14/2025

It only took selling one kidney? Not bad.

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. 

Jason Richardson Member Since 2022
1    
Posted On 6/14/2025

Oh Snap! Iconic. Congrats

Ron B Member Since 2024
1    
Posted On 6/14/2025

My goodness, congrats!

Ron S Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 6/14/2025

Wonderful pick up!

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!

Ben Bressel Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

Stunning! 

JN 80 Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

Fantastic vintage cover

Amir E Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

Such a memorable cover. Congrats!!

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.

Dermot D Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

Soooo good, major congrats on this one!

Rafa Amat Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

WOW!!!

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

Amazing!

Dan P Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

Top example; it's as good as PMS covers get!

Justin Porter Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

Definitely a grail. Congrats!

Mister Miracle Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

Amazing cover!

Andy Wurst Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

WOW, fantastic cover.

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!

Jason K Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

Stunner! 

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!!

1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

One of the most memorable X-Men covers EVER!

Brian Boggs Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 6/15/2025

Lots of love for this

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. 

Fisch  Benz Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 6/16/2025

A real grail.

M L Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 6/16/2025

Simply astounding. Congrats - an absolute showpiece. 

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.

Brian Lake Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 6/16/2025

Easily worth a kidney - great addition

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!

Posted On 6/26/2025

So memorable and so perfect- if not a grail (yes, overused), certainly a top 10 piece. 

naqam washington Member Since 2010
Posted On 7/7/2025

Grail!!! Congrats!!

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/8/2025

Sockamagee!

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