X-Men #16, page 1
Artists: Werner Roth (Penciller) , Dick Ayers (Inker) , Jack Kirby (Layouts)
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DescriptionWith the recently released X-Men movie, Days of Future Past, the sentinels are now the rage. But they first appeared way back in X-Men #14. This was the first installment in the famous trilogy of issues ending with the climactic conclusion in X-Men #16. The brilliance of the story-telling, the art and (above all) concepts are all the more astonishing when one judges them by the time in which these books appeared (in the mid-1960s). Not surprisingly, this era marked the high point in comics in general and Marvel comics in particular. We get little bonuses as well - such as the excellent Jack Kirby covers (with issue #14 being inked by the legendary Wally Wood himself). The art in the books themselves displayed an eclecticism of sorts. Issue #14 was inked by Vince Colletta. Respectfully, the inking by Dick Ayers in the subsequent two issues was much richer and better. Werner Roth did the finished pencils on layouts by Jack Kirby for all the issues. I must say that the cover to issue #16 was - to me at least - quite breathtaking, with the X-Men seeking to take on the towering Master Mold. The perspective as well as art were way ahead of itheir time. This page is the title (and splash) page to that issue. It is huge and hugely impressive, and I am glad to have been given its stewardship at the present time.May I also take this opportunity to thank the many persons who have taken the time and trouble to leave their very encouraging comments - many of whom I know well and who have even better collections that I (and whose graciousness and generosity are appreciated all the more as a result). Social/Sharing |
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J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/25/2014
I really like this. The whole team is on this splash and I bet it looks even better in person. Congrats!!!!
Tom Coker 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2014
I really appreciate your description - very thoughtful and insightful with respect to the art. Couldn't agree more about the impact of the introduction of the Sentinels in 14-16. The Kirby cover to 16 is one of the greatest of all time. Congrats on this capital "A" awesome splash.
John Bamber
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/26/2014
What an absolutely wonderful piece of art. Congratulations, this is just superb....
Ron S
Member Since 2007
Posted on 9/26/2014
Just spectactular!! Or, is it "Supreme"? Either way, it's great!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 9/26/2014
A humbling monument! Werner Roth deserves much more praise than he usually gets... Huge congrats!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/26/2014
Beautiful, these splashes are absolutely on par with the covers. Congratulations!
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/26/2014
A true GRAIL for any collector. This is such a stunning Kirby-full-team-splash!!!
Dan P
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/26/2014
Awesome title splash. It must look amazing in person. Congratulations!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2014
Fantastic! Always amazed when a piece of Marvel history like this pops up. Bravo.
Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/26/2014
Congratulations Mr. B! A really fantastic piece of Marvel history.
Xavier .
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/6/2014
Congratulations on this title splash which is truly a "Grail" piece! I was lucky enough to have seen this piece in person at a convention when it was for sale by the dealer, and it is one amazing and stunning piece of comic art. Thanks for sharing such a spectacular Kirby!
Xavier .
Member Since 2010
Posted on 10/6/2014
And I did say Kirby even if he only did the layouts on this piece, congrats again!
Alex B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 11/10/2014
Words fail me. Sincere congrats for this breathtaking piece.
COL (Ret) Churchill
Member Since 2004
Posted on 5/4/2020
When I see the artwork, I take a chance to 'marvel' the creation of the page - from the writer's development, the penciller's translation, and the inker's embellishment. While this is a great Werner Roth page as Jay Gavin, excellent narratives are what drive me to post many times. I need to re-visit your gallery with more time to read your missives. I place you in the same pantheon as Chris K. and Ron S. with their narratives. Keep up the great narratives.
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
Posted on 10/9/2021
I'd make "The Supreme Sacrifice" to own this page!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/16/2024
Shaun Crowell wrote:
Wow, this is a great splash! Congrats!
Many thanks, Shaun. Yes, I was so glad to be able to obtain it although it was so very expensive at the time. I would not be able to afford it today.
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/8/2025
Lord, I remember reading this story as a kid, in the Black & White Marvel UK weekly comics. I was blown away by this image. It more than stands the test of time. A classic never goes out of style. Enjoy
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/18/2025
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy wrote:
Lord, I remember reading this story as a kid, in the Black & White Marvel UK weekly comics. I was blown away by this image. It more than stands the test of time. A classic never goes out of style. Enjoy
Many thanks, Aidan. And given that the cover is no longer with us, this first - and splash - page more than makes up for it.
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
The artwork is stellar, that's a fact, but I am SUCH a sucker for the title-lettering!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Steven Dilworth wrote:
The artwork is stellar, that's a fact, but I am SUCH a sucker for the title-lettering!!
Many thanks, Steven. I am too! This is such a wonderful page all round.
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