X-Men 175 cover redux commission by Arthur Adams
Artist: Art Adams (All)
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DescriptionI meant to use my birthday as an excuse to treat myself to a new piece of art but then this one arrived and it's hard to top really.Recreation of one of my favourite X-men covers by the inimitable Art Adams. Originally created by Paul Smith. Over the moon with how it turned out and the tweaks from the original (eg Wolverine had his back to viewer) may have actually improved on the original. My hearty thanks to Joe for talking me into commissioning it and then wrangling it. Much appreciated. And to Arthur of course for taking it and knocking it out of the proverbial. Social/Sharing |
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P. Portillo
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/22/2012
The details are a total madness. This is one of the best Adams I have ever seen. Congratulations, Joseph. Really magical piece.
Mister Mol
Member Since 2007
Posted on 9/22/2012
WOW, i will be coming back to look at it for sure AWSOME!
Art Shotton 
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/22/2012
Every single line is perfect......I looked at them all....twice :)
Kevin Moorhead
Member Since 2008
Posted on 9/22/2012
Good Lord man, how'd you get a commission out of Art Adams?!?
Keith Veronese
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/22/2012
Adams should do every cover. I'm speechless - this is amazing Joseph!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 9/22/2012
It seems wrong to call this a 'commission' given how broadly (and overly) utilized that term can be. This is pure magic.
Paul Downey
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/22/2012
This piece is unbelievably awesome! The level of detail Art put into this is stunning. Wow!
Michael Gowcharan
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/22/2012
This commission is on another Level. The detail is just Wow!!! I love how Mastermind is just looking in on this piece. Insanely Jealous!! Congrats
Scott Williams
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/22/2012
There are commissions, and then there are commissions. Now THIS is a commission.
frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/22/2012
YOWZA , WOW, just every amazed exclamation one could make. truly stunning!!!
C J
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/22/2012
This isn't even fair, one of Arts best for sure. Insanely awesome pick-up!
Chris C
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/22/2012
Just sick!! You don't fool around when you set up a commission, huh?
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/22/2012
I loved having this in my house awaiting your coming to get it. I sure wish a "burglar" had stopped by...wonderful
Imran A
Member Since 2011
Posted on 9/22/2012
Fantastic commission, you are indeed fortunate on your birthday
Allen Bush
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/22/2012
Absolute perfection! An Adams piece for the ages. Eager buyer here if the time ever comes...
Matthew West
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/22/2012
That's one of the most amazing things that I've ever seen!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/23/2012
Guess I'll be not the last to leave a comment on this wonder... and I'm the 35th! Congrats!
Dan P
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/23/2012
Again, my congratulations. I know it wasn't easy to get this baby, so I'm pleased to see so many that appreciate the fruit of Mr Adams' (and your) labors!
Raymond Bryan
Member Since 2011
Posted on 9/23/2012
Special and Spectacular!!! Truly magical and something I put on my WISH list!!
Joey Pun
Member Since 2008
Posted on 9/24/2012
Stunningly beautiful. I could stare at this all day. Congrats!!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/24/2012
Had the privilege of seeing this in San Diego and when Joe told me whose it was, I just kept watching your gallery waiting for it to go up. Thanks for using such a nice scan! Congratulations and happy birthday!
Justin Porter
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/24/2012
This has got to be one of Arthur Adams' best pieces. Congrats!
Ron S
Member Since 2007
Posted on 9/24/2012
I was lucky enough to see this "live", and it is simply spectacular. Well done!!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2012
This is ridiculous. Astounding and I don't know how you pulled this off but bravo.
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2012
This was hard sending off to you. Looks great in your gallery!!!!
Louie La Palombara III
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/27/2012
Gotta love anything by Art! This is an incredible piece!!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted on 9/28/2012
This is a remarkable work. I really like the way that it's not "just" a recreation. It plays to Art's love of "monsters" and that he's regarding this cover. Nice.
Giacomo Iori
Member Since 2007
Posted on 9/29/2012
GRAIL !! (Really dude, unbelievable!) Fantastico, non ci sono parole!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/30/2012
Art Adams was the guy - possibly with Golden - who created a new style that eventually led to Lee and McFarlane. It is nice to see he is still turning out such amazing work! Congratulations!
Alex B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 10/10/2012
Can't believe I had not commented on this incredible masterpiece yet. Must have been because I could not breath the first time I saw it ;-) Anyway, huge congrats for this instant grail !
Rhandy A
Member Since 2012
Posted on 1/17/2013
Grabbed a print of this because its all that...seriously...congrats...I sure wish dbl size comics were still $1.50 ;)
Rhandy A
Member Since 2012
Posted on 1/17/2013
Rhandy A wrote:
Grabbed a print of this because its all that...seriously...congrats...I sure wish dbl size comics were still $1.50 ;)$1.00 I mean
Chris Benware
Member Since 2010
Posted on 1/19/2013
This piece is insanely amazing. Wow really makes me want to start doing cover remakes!!!!
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/1/2014
Excellent piece - it reminds me of some of Fabry's classic Crisis covers in terms of the action and layout -- very reminiscent and truly a wonderful piece by Art Adams -- evocative of Fabry's Crisis and yet its own completely original work!
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/26/2018
This may be my favorite commission ever! Spectacular!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/10/2018
I'm late to the party, but may I just add that this is one of my favorite Arthur Adams pieces? Not only is the drawing superb, but the inking is phenomenal! Love the added figure above the cover as well. To coin a word: Fantabulous!
Phill R
Member Since 2010
Posted on 7/12/2024
I could look at this for hours. The details he packs into pieces is literally jawdropping!
Tom Meyer
Member Since 2024
Posted on 8/7/2024
Sorry if this is an odd question. I'm new to commissions and original art so there's a lot I still don't know.
I just bought a print of this exact piece from a vendor at Heroes Con for about $20, signed by Adams. Is this something that is common for comic artists to do, to both sell the original commission but also to sell prints of that commission?
Joseph Melchior
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/7/2024
Tom Meyer wrote:
Sorry if this is an odd question. I'm new to commissions and original art so there's a lot I still don't know.
I just bought a print of this exact piece from a vendor at Heroes Con for about $20, signed by Adams. Is this something that is common for comic artists to do, to both sell the original commission but also to sell prints of that commission?
Generally when you purchase a commission you are not acquiring any reproduction rights, just the physical artwork for personal use. So artists are free to use the image as a print, cover etc Many collectors are more than happy to see their commission used in such a fashion but if it concerns you I would definitely discuss it with the artist prior to commissioning. It might affect their decision whether to accept the commission and/or they may adjust their charge to take account of the image rights. (Arthur happened to mention to me last week that the X-men print is one of his best selling prints and has now topped the price of the original commission which was a slight surprise to me but very happy for him.)
Tom Meyer
Member Since 2024
Posted on 8/7/2024
Joseph Melchior wrote:
Generally when you purchase a commission you are not acquiring any reproduction rights, just the physical artwork for personal use. So artists are free to use the image as a print, cover etc Many collectors are more than happy to see their commission used in such a fashion but if it concerns you I would definitely discuss it with the artist prior to commissioning. It might affect their decision whether to accept the commission and/or they may adjust their charge to take account of the image rights. (Arthur happened to mention to me last week that the X-men print is one of his best selling prints and has now topped the price of the original commission which was a slight surprise to me but very happy for him.)
I see! Thank you for your helpful reply. The print is definitely cool, but I'm sure the original is even better. :)
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