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Uncanny X-Men #4 variant COVER by Gerardo Zaffino (ft Fantastic Four’s Molecule Man)

Artists: Gerardo Zaffino (Penciller) , Gerardo Zaffino (Inker)

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Uncanny X-Men #4 variant COVER by Gerardo Zaffino (ft Fantastic Four’s Molecule Man) Comic Art

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Title:	Uncanny X-Men #4 variant COVER by Gerardo Zaffino (ft Fantastic Four’s Molecule Man)
Artist:	Gerardo Zaffino (Penciller)
Artist:	Gerardo Zaffino (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	994
Likes on CAF:	32 33
Comments:	36
Added to Site:	3/9/2023
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Description

FF villains continue! Here, Owen Reece, the Molecule Man! I know…the Molecule Man?! Lol. I’ve had a soft spot for this dude since way back in Secret Wars. I remember thinking about the duality (definitely wasn’t thinking THAT word specifically as a kid but you know what I mean!) of this quirky unconfident dude being uber powerful, with almost no limit to what he could do. And that’s definitely been played up in later comics – see the Ultimates 2 series from 2016. Great stuff.

But the real reason for this pickup wasn’t really the character, but getting my first Zaffino piece, particularly where he played up the essence of the character. Like here! In this cover done literally for Marvel's "FF Villains Variant" month at the time. All the cubes, spheres, and other shapes up top combined with his expression and overall frenetic nature of the image…makes you feel like “if this dude loses it, if he pops…” Gerardo following in the footsteps of his late great father, while still developing all his own. Just love all the textures here, and the colored image ain’t too shabby either. Picked it up from fellow collector bud M L, who also created and included an overlay – see in additional images :)

Hope y’all like, and stay tuned for more FF bad guys!

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Steve . M
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

Big G Zaffino fan - great textures on this piece. Congratz!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

Zaff delivering the goods!

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

Wow that is super intense, in a really great way! It's like Molecule Man's face is cracking and crumbling from the raw emotion he is experiencing. Dang, this is awesome!

Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

Wow. This is intense.

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

A labac handoff of exquisite goods, I see... well done!

Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

Outstanding. I love Zaffino's work and VERY sorry I passed on two of his covers. Bravo KG!

M L
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

Great piece in an EPIC collection!

James S
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

Love his raw, gritty style!

Kelley M
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

Incredible!!!

James Dornoff
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

The design and details are intense, nice find. Congrats!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

2 - Posted on 3/9/2023

This guy has the power to control and manipulate the molecules of people and objects, thereby making him what should be the most powerful character in the Marvel Universe. That power, when thought about in real world context, is absolutely terrifying. Ergo, this masterpiece shows him in that very terrifying light and Zaffino Jr. has shown that he has surpassed even his own father in outright skill and talent. Felicitations!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

Posted on 3/10/2023

Ruben DaCollector wrote:

Spot on, Ruben! Absolutely what I dig about this character and this piece! Thanks, man, and all, for the comments!

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

Zaffino has an amazing rendering technique and his design sense is off the charts! Love it!

JN 80
Member Since 2016

1 - Posted on 3/9/2023

Oh yeahhhh epic rendition of molecule man

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

2 - Posted on 3/10/2023

Molecue is easy cause you're Zaffino
Makin' molecues is all i wanna do
Buying you is more than just a dream come true
And overlay that I choose is ML miracle
La la la la la la la... do do do do do....aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

A fun and scary cover from a great talent.

Toni S
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

Your home is definetelly full of bad guys!!! Oh man!!! What an amazing cover!!!! Anything on UXM is so great. This is a perfect example of that rule! I find it very very powerful!

J H
Member Since 2019

2 - Posted on 3/10/2023

Someone is about to have a really bad day. Or maybe they already did? We don't know what those balls and cubes are made of...Man, I'm right there with you on both Zaffino's work, and a goofy love for Molecule Man. Owen never looked more fierce. And all that awesome, chaotic but precise technique. So sweet. All covalent bonds in this piece!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

J H wrote:

MM having a bad day means literally EVERYONE else could have one, too! "Goofy love" is a good way to put our mutual affinity for Owen. Secret Wars, baby...that book STAYS with you, don't it?! Thanks, J!

Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

Fantastic Zaffino, K G!! Another FF villain perfectly captured (well, so to speak... :) ). Incredibly gripping and dramatic image, but the execution here is what really blows me away. I love how everything starts out wild, universal, elemental, uncontained at the top of the page, and then, through outstanding composition, becomes more and more defined, formed, and focused as the viewer's eye is funnelled down the page. We're pulled to center by the lighting at the bottom of the geographic shapes, then we land on on the face, then the hands, then MM's arrow logo, down to the singularity point - Zaffino's signature itself. SO cool; SO good. Spectacular FF villain, K G! LOVE this! Great pick up - congrats!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

Jason Hussa wrote:

Totally agre, Jason, and the lighting coming from below really adds to the effect. And I did not see how we close on Zaff's signature! Love that. Always appreciate hearing what others see that I didn't in a piece - you good at that, man :) Thanks!

Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

I love all that detail in the face! Awesome cover!!!

Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022

1 - Posted on 3/10/2023

Spooky & badass!

Tim D
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 3/11/2023

Cool piece, always liked molecule man. Thanks for the nice scan so we can all see those sweet Zaffino textures!

Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 3/11/2023

Leave it to you to blow our minds, Molecule Man looks fierce!

Michael Reyes
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 3/11/2023

His style is so gritty. I love it.

Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 3/11/2023

Holy shit! Looks like this guy's about to go Super Saiyan with intent to render life extinct. Beautiful piece with emotion and a promising power surge. You should request a "one minute later" cover and see what the damages are! Congrats!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 3/12/2023

Nash of the Titans wrote:

Ooh, OML...not a bad idea, Nash. That could go different ways. Does he cool off? Does he blow?! What does either look like?! I may yet venture to find out :) Glad you dig the piece, and thanks for the add and idea!

David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator

1 - Posted on 3/12/2023

That's a really badass piece bud! You always have a keen eye for great art, awesome addition!

Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 3/14/2023

Ah, Zaffino. The man can do no wrong. Not only is the work gorgeous but it's almost always interesting too. Cool pickup, KG!

Seamus O
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 4/10/2023

Indeed the "frenetic nature of the image" is powerful. Lighting bolts and eyes afire. I'm loving the raw energy of everything I see Zaffino put out.

Hulk 213
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 4/20/2023

Gerardo Zaffino makes The Molecule Man look like a very menacing villain!

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 6/14/2023

What an oustanding G. Zaffino example! The design, lighting, and intensity are so good

P T
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 7/4/2023

Wow! Stunning over.

Harry M
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/21/2023

Zaffino outdoes himself. What an intense image! Congrats.

Anthony Bryan
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 12/19/2023

Reminder: pick up something by Zaffino!

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