Page 1 of 4 1234 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 49
  1. #1
    Spectacular Member theboychild's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2018
    Posts
    146

    Default Has anyone ever read Silver Age X-Men?

    What are your thoughts about it? Which Silver Age Marvel titles are a good read?

  2. #2

    Default

    trailing (2).jpg

    Read it and reviewed it on my blog!

    Silver Age X-Men isn't great. There are a handful of good issues here and there, but mostly, it's bland and forgettable, and sometimes downright bad. The exception is the Thomas/Adams run. That was phenomenal stuff.

    I'm not a fan of Silver Age stuff in general. But Silver Age X-Men was especially weak.

    Also, Silver Age Angel was the worst X-Man ever. He had one job - don't get grabbed - and he was always getting grabbed. Guy got captured by a handful of trained crows. That's how useless he was.

  3. #3
    Spectacular Member theboychild's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2018
    Posts
    146

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Tiamatty View Post
    trailing (2).jpg

    Read it and reviewed it on my blog!

    Silver Age X-Men isn't great. There are a handful of good issues here and there, but mostly, it's bland and forgettable, and sometimes downright bad. The exception is the Thomas/Adams run. That was phenomenal stuff.

    I'm not a fan of Silver Age stuff in general. But Silver Age X-Men was especially weak.

    Also, Silver Age Angel was the worst X-Man ever. He had one job - don't get grabbed - and he was always getting grabbed. Guy got captured by a handful of trained crows. That's how useless he was.
    I agree. Why is the selling value so expensive though (omnis, Epic Collections, and such)? The storyline is very weak for that matter.

  4. #4
    Extraordinary Member Zero Hunter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Posts
    7,716

    Default

    There is a great trade that collects the Neil Adams run that is worth getting. It collects the end of the original X-men issues (issues 53-65 I think). It is out of print, but you might find it used. It is called X-Men Visionaries: Neil Adams.

  5. #5

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by theboychild View Post
    I agree. Why is the selling value so expensive though (omnis, Epic Collections, and such)? The storyline is very weak for that matter.
    Because they're still Silver Age comics, and the X-Men franchise is huge. Comics that old aren't for reading, they're for preserving, because there are relatively few of them left.

  6. #6
    Astonishing Member DragonsChi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Posts
    2,990

    Default

    I have read pretty much all of the silver age of X-Men now.

    It had it's good parts and interesting ideas. Titles like "X-Men The Hidden Years" does a better job of telling those stories while adding more to them. But I was never sure if they where cannon or not. Either way that era of X-Men is for sure not for everybody. It wasn't bad but it is more of a required taste.
    Idea's Open Discussion And Growth. Silencing Idea's Confirms Them To Be True In The Minds Of Those Who Hold Them. The Attempt Of Eliminating Idea's Proves You To Be A Fool.

  7. #7
    Tyrant Sun User leokearon's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Waterford, Ireland
    Posts
    4,774

    Default

    I've read all the original 66 X-Men issues and like everything there are good, bad and strange things (Xavier's mechanical crutches for example). If you are a fan of the X-Men they are worth checking out, if you aren't it isn't going to change your mind

  8. #8
    The King Fears NO ONE! Triniking1234's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Posts
    10,950

    Default

    At least the art gets better as the run continues.

  9. #9
    Extraordinary Member Captain Craig's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Nashville, TN
    Posts
    5,937

    Default

    60s Silver age fare has to be read with some historical context. It was still a time when comics were "funny books" and the target audience was 8-16yr old kids.
    While some underlying message was within it wasn't dominant and silly resolutions to silly situations could be found.
    I've read 1/2 of my Silver Age X-Men and will read the rest eventually.

    However, if you want "funny" in your superhero funny book check out Golden Age fare if you dare.
    "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings" - Optimus Prime

  10. #10
    Spectacular Member theboychild's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2018
    Posts
    146

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Zero Hunter View Post
    There is a great trade that collects the Neil Adams run that is worth getting. It collects the end of the original X-men issues (issues 53-65 I think). It is out of print, but you might find it used. It is called X-Men Visionaries: Neil Adams.
    Great! Thanks for the recommendation! Is it in color? Love Neal Adams (except the Batman recoloring on his omni).

  11. #11
    Spectacular Member theboychild's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2018
    Posts
    146

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Zero Hunter View Post
    There is a great trade that collects the Neil Adams run that is worth getting. It collects the end of the original X-men issues (issues 53-65 I think). It is out of print, but you might find it used. It is called X-Men Visionaries: Neil Adams.
    Great! Thanks for the recommendation! Is it in color? Love Neal Adams (except the Batman recoloring on his omni).

  12. #12
    Spectacular Member theboychild's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2018
    Posts
    146

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Triniking1234 View Post
    At least the art gets better as the run continues.
    YEAH. Jim Lee run for me is the best! I love the 90s era.

  13. #13
    Spectacular Member theboychild's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2018
    Posts
    146

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by leokearon View Post
    I've read all the original 66 X-Men issues and like everything there are good, bad and strange things (Xavier's mechanical crutches for example). If you are a fan of the X-Men they are worth checking out, if you aren't it isn't going to change your mind
    I'm on issue 31 and I had to take breaks... it's tough to get into, really. #struggleisreal

  14. #14
    Spectacular Member theboychild's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2018
    Posts
    146

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Craig View Post
    60s Silver age fare has to be read with some historical context. It was still a time when comics were "funny books" and the target audience was 8-16yr old kids.
    While some underlying message was within it wasn't dominant and silly resolutions to silly situations could be found.
    I've read 1/2 of my Silver Age X-Men and will read the rest eventually.

    However, if you want "funny" in your superhero funny book check out Golden Age fare if you dare.
    Great input! It's a bit challenging to read these issues consecutively, I must take a break to go on because it's a chore. I once read the Batman Golden Age omni, I couldn't go on after 1/4th of the book. Although I love how the characters progressed and experienced a dash of history.
    Last edited by theboychild; 08-08-2018 at 04:40 PM.

  15. #15
    Spectacular Member theboychild's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2018
    Posts
    146

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Tiamatty View Post
    Because they're still Silver Age comics, and the X-Men franchise is huge. Comics that old aren't for reading, they're for preserving, because there are relatively few of them left.
    TRUE. I concur.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •