Wolverine and the X-Men #23 COVER by Nick Bradshaw (ft Frankenstein)
Artists: Nick Bradshaw (Penciller) , Nick Bradshaw (Inker)
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DescriptionGot my Bradshaw cover! And it’s a favorite from the series that made me take notice of his work in the first place! With Wolverine! And Frankenstein! In battle! Yeah, I’m excited :) My last few posts were by artists from Marvel’s 2014 Young Guns class so I decided to keep it going with this baby! Picked it up from ComicLink’s Featured auction late last year.I’ve wanted a Bradshaw cover for a bit but hadn’t found that combo of right illustration/right character(s)/right price, until now. I was first really introduced to Nick’s work on Wolverine and the X-Men, which I think might be his longest run on interiors, at least for Marvel. He followed up Chris Bachalo with issue 4 and was on and off for a couple of years. With Jason Aaron writing, the book was wacky colorful fun, and I think Nick’s art style fit perfectly with the tone, including in the more dramatic and humorous scenes. And of course with action scenes and shots, like here! Nick’s art feels like a nice blend of Mike Wieringo’s cartooniness and Art Adams’s detail - definitely works! First off, gotta have Wolvie. Down, but of course not out, looking mean and undeterred with claws unsheathed! Love the detail of the costume, particularly of the damaged mask. Also, I like Wolverine’s classic look (brown and tan can’t be beat!) but did like the subtle change with the less flaring mask points added in Whedon/Cassaday’s Astonishing X-Men, that they used for this series. Second, this is my first piece featuring the Frankenstein monster, so that’s cool! Great shot here with a newer look/costume and with the upper hand. Lastly, I dig the rain effect and perspective – worm’s eye makes these characters look more like what they are – larger than life! I actually have an interior from this book (Wolvie slicing through Frank’s arm – check it out!) and now the cover – yes! Missed a couple of these covers initially so glad to have nabbed this the next time around! Hope y’all like! Social/Sharing |
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K Gearon 
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/20/2019
Comic Art Channel wrote:
Nice choice! Patience pays. Congrats!
Yup, definitely does at times, like here, but the wait can also definitely be difficult! Thanks for the comments, all!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/19/2019
Given how patient you've been, I'd say this is a really nice choice. Congrats, man!
Peter Marino
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 3/20/2019
Congrats, great grab! One of my favorites from this run as well.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/20/2019
Nick's ink details are a feast for the eyes. Don't have my Bradshaw ... yet. This is great - congrats!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 3/20/2019
Congrats on nabbing this beautiful Bradshaw cover! As someone who previously owned this gem, I know how amazing it looks in person. And geez, after reading your glowing description, I am having major seller's remorse! Lol
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/20/2019
Paul P Spiderversity wrote:
Congrats on nabbing this beautiful Bradshaw cover! As someone who previously owned this gem, I know how amazing it looks in person. And geez, after reading your glowing description, I am having major seller's remorse! Lol
Ha! An unintended consequence of the description, Paul, surely! Know it’s in good hands and take some solace in them other Bradshaw beauties you got :) And thanks for giving me an opportunity to nab this one - it’s a fave!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/20/2019
Love seeing Bradshaw's Wolvie and really enjoyed seeing his work on this run. Fantastic cover.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 3/20/2019
Nice Bradshaw cover. Frankie never looked so good..errr. Bad errr.. Congrats!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/21/2019
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
Nice Bradshaw cover. Frankie never looked so good..errr. Bad errr.. Congrats!
Look so bad it’s good? Goodly bad? I don’t know the right way to say it, man, but I gotcha! Thanks, DF!
Emanuele Peveri
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 3/21/2019
Lot's of energy in this cover. Love it! Frightening pick!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/22/2019
Jimmy Cawley wrote:
It's Aliiiiive Bub!
Ha! “Claws...baaaaaad!” ;) Actually this iteration of the monster is pretty articulate! Thanks for the comment, Jimmy!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/2/2019
I owned this for a bit and was sorry to have to let it go as I think Bradshaw is awesome and this is just a highly cool and unlikely cover image. Great get. Bravo!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 4/3/2019
Jason Versaggi wrote:
I owned this for a bit and was sorry to have to let it go as I think Bradshaw is awesome and this is just a highly cool and unlikely cover image. Great get. Bravo!
Sorry you had to let it go but ‘tis in in good hands, Jason! And I totally agree the image is highly cool in large part, as you say, due to how unlikely the matchup between these 2 is! Thanks for the comment, man!
P A
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 4/4/2019
Awesome Wolverine cover! I really like Bradshaw's style! Congrats!
EDOUARD N
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/6/2019
Such a cool one man. And I love the story around !
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/17/2019
Incredible cover! Love all the detail Bradshaw squeeezes into his drawings! Congrats!
Magnus X
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 10/28/2019
Congratulations, this is abeautiful Bradshaw cover.
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