John Romita Jr. X-Men #207 Cover
Artist: John Romita Jr. (All)
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DescriptionThis cover has a bit of a history for me.I first saw this in my friend Eric Delos Santos collection around 2001. I managed to do a deal with Eric for it but, foolishly let it go. I don't remember the exact circumstances except that I had a money crunch b/c I was buying my Mcfarlane Spider-Man/Venom cover. Fast forward to about 2006. I was visiting the East Coast and decided to meet Bill Woo and to check out his crazy art collection. There were great art pieces everywhere---Buscema, Kirby, Romita Sr., Starlin, etc., etc.. Needless to say, I really felt overwhelmed. lol Anyway, the one piece that I saw and recognized right away was this X-Men 207 cover. It wasn't for sale but Bill said he would remember me when the day came. Well, that day arrived and the 207 cover is now mine once more!!!! My sincere thanks to Bill Woo who frankly, could probably buy and sell me over 100 times with his pocket change. Bill's just one of those cool, nice guys in the hobby that makes it so fun to be a part of. He's also a guy who despite his amazing collection, is very humble. I couldn't hate the guy even if I tried. lol Last but certainly not least, thanks to Eric for letting this go in the first place. It meant a lot to me at the time (and still today) that Eric would hook me up with such a great cover. As a newbie collector in those early days, the task of adding nostalgic pieces from my childhood seemed like a herculean task. I had no connections and even less money. So, I will always be grateful to Eric for jump starting my collection with such a memorable cover. Thanks amigos!!!! Social/Sharing |
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LB Jefferies
Member Since 2003
Posted on 2/26/2011
Well done, Joe! I can just imagine what it must feel like to get a key piece back in the collection. Enjoy.
Jonathan Mueller 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/26/2011
Congrats on reacquiring this classic cover! It's the definitive example from Romita Jr.'s first X-Men run. Just a lovely piece, all the more lovely for it's personal meaning to you. Brings a smile to my face... 2010 was an exceptional comic art year for you! Thanks for sharing it!
Alex B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/26/2011
Congrats Joe : it's an unforgettable cover in many ways. Thanks for sharing the 10 years long saga of your reacquisition of that stunning Grail. There are so few pieces that are "the special one"...
Colorado Kid
Member Since 2007
Posted on 2/26/2011
Great story, Joe. I'm glad you have this one back. It will always be an X-MEN classic!
Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/26/2011
One of JRJr's very best covers. Glad you got this one back Joe.
Josh F
Member Since 2010
Posted on 2/26/2011
Joe this is the cap of your collection. I used to have this one on my wall in high school, along with the Wolverine mini series. Awesome.
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/26/2011
This is for sure one of my favorite JRJR Covers and is a classic!!! Congrats on adding another GEM to your incredible collection! You are on an incredible streak my friend!!!
Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 2/26/2011
My God!!! You continue to astonish!!! Keep it going, my friend!!
John Bamber
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/26/2011
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr......! Jealous Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....................!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/26/2011
Ha! I still remember the first time we met, when you came by the house while I was still living in San Diego. I showed you my whole collection, but when I pulled this out, I think you almost fell off the sofa! LOL! I have no doubt that from the time you walked out my door you were already scheming on how to get this away from me. I'm still not too happy you flipped it in the first place, but now that you got it back, I guess I'll let you out of the doghouse! LOL!
Justin Porter
Member Since 2003
Posted on 2/26/2011
One of my all time favorite X-Men covers. Congrats!
Nelson Animated Ink
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/26/2011
I have to admit that I wasn't crazy about the JRJr / Dan Green combo on the X-Men back then. However, I do remember thinking what a cool cover this was when the issue hit the stores. Looking at it now, it still looks cool. Congratulations Joe, you rarely get a second chance to reacquire a piece you love. Cheers! N.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/27/2011
JrJr was really maturing as he was doing X-Men. Even though I personally believed he peaked later on (Daredevil), this cover is simply stunning. The spatial paradox is amazing (the cuts are in front of Wolverine but from the tapestry behind him...) - so you have your own Lucio Fontana created a-la- Woverine...perfect!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/27/2011
Graily grail grail if ever I saw one. You ared really making me green with envy lately dude. Bravura performance.
Thomas V
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/27/2011
JRJR has done a lot of great artwork over the years but this is my absolute favorite cover by him.
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/4/2011
My jaw dropped when I saw this - one of those amazing and timeless images that you never forget. Not surprised you have had in your collection...twice!
Hans Kosenkranius
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/5/2011
Very nice Joe! Now you just need another X-cvr. from this year as a bookend to match it. :)
C F
Member Since 2007
Posted on 7/7/2011
Love this one! It is the first X-Men comic I ever bought. Congrats!
Lee C.
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/21/2011
One of Romita Jr's very best. Just amazing stuff, and one of the first covers I can remember seeing that literaly jumped off the page!
Dax Stryker Torres
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/1/2012
This is the cover that got me into X-Men. LOVE IT!!! Congrats on (re) adding it to your collection.
* From The Land Beyond
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/13/2012
I remember re-drawing this cover as a kid. Sweet!
Rabid Ferret
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/7/2013
This was always one of my favorite JRJRs. Such a fun style he was playing with back then.
George 1
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/30/2013
Joe, i would honestly kill to own this cover, its all kinds of awesome.
Thomas V
Member Since 2008
Posted on 11/1/2013
This is just one of the most memorable images of the 1980's for me. It's always the simplest ideas that have the most impact. If I had to pick one image that summed up why i love comic art this would be it.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
Posted on 6/7/2017
Great story, and an even greater cover! I got the chance to meet & hang out with John Romita Jr. at a Super Bowl party this year, and he is an awesome guy. Very humble for being such a legendary artist.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 8/20/2018
Just a spectacular JRJR cover! I love this period of his. Fantastic!
Mike (aka Off White) White
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/11/2020
I loved this cover when it came out!
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
Posted on 7/27/2022
wow. an another home run. i'm genuienly happy for all of your success in collecting
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 1/11/2024
FANTASTIC and POWERFUL Cover!
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