Giant-Size X-Men #1 pg. 2 (1st appearance Nightcrawler page / 1st appearance of Storm & Colossus issue)
Artists: Dave Cockrum (Penciller) , Dave Cockrum (Inker)
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DescriptionNot only a key page from X-Men, but a key page in Marvel history. The first story page from the first appearance of the new X-Men. Nightcrawler debuted on this very page. We see his struggles in his native Germany, just before Professor Xavier arrives to offer him a spot at his "School for Gifted Youngsters".Social/Sharing |
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Will K 
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
Dave Cockrum's name is on that list of artists to whom Marvel owes a large debt.
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
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1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
I would love to own this one. Great piece, Dinesh.
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
Another massively historic X page, first appearance of Nightcrawler, one of my favorites. I have the animation cel they featured in the video used for this Heritage's auction. Huge congrats! Goes great with the other GSX page you have. It's such a great start to this amazing character.
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
So very historical and cool- I LOVE this page! Congrats!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
Amazing page - very historic. Congrats and thanks for sharing!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
As a huge fan of Marvel super teams, I remember so vividly the very first time I read this story. I had to laugh when I got to the end and read the last line. What are we going to do with 13 X-Men? Because I had been thinking that all through the story. This page in particular stood out, because I remember thinking what a visually interesting character Nightcrawler was. That 3rd panel is seared into my memory. Congratulations on this truly historical piece of comic art.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
Historical but also beautiful in its own right....nice storytelling by Cockrum here
Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
It doesn't has to be a cover or splash page, to call it a grail. Congrats
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
If you raise the bar any higher, Bill Cox will need to build a bigger CAF ;)
Truly an incredible piece of history! Congrats!!!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
A very clear example of a 'Birth' page here - congrats!
kent mansley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
I love Cockrum's work so much. His designs for these characters were everything. Will is spot on that Marvel owes him a lot. Congrats on adding this amazing page!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/28/2021
Introducing him in ths manner instantly got the attention of kids anywhere who have ever been bullied and can identify with being different looking. While the other X-Men can fit in society without much notice, Kurt could not turn off who he was and how others saw him.
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/29/2021
Historic is correct. Will never forget reading this page for the first time years ago.
Congratulations! A great piece in anyone's collection.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/29/2021
Some things are cool. Some things are really cool. This is coooler than an artificially frozen Terminator!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/30/2021
KA-BAMF! That's the onomatopoeic sound when a sweet Nightcrawler page blows up my eyes. Cockrum killed it here. It a perfect page for NC, with the small-minded townsfolk, and Kurt having to stand up for himself (for the first time). Sweet score. Congrats!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/3/2021
Beautiful and classic. I cannot believe how cheap this page ended at. Everyone underestimated the importance of this first appearance!
Steve . M
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 7/3/2021
A page of the highest order! As a kid I made no distinction between "modern" x-men issues and the Classic X-men reprint. They were all part of my childhood and I devoured these stories and loved these characters. Congratulations!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/6/2021
Wow. I love how, on his first panel page appearance, it's all there. His design, dynamic pose, the way his foreheard shadowing blends into his hair...outstanding. Huge congrats on this, Dinesh!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/7/2021
Everybody else has already talked about the great design and how Marvel owes Dave a great debt, so I will mention how cool it was that Dave used a village straight out of a classic Universal monster movie, which, thanks to weekend midnight TV, I too was discovering. Cheers!
Brian Peck
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 7/19/2021
Epic!!!! Great page Dave Cockrum penciling and inking his greatest creation showcasing his origin. Can not get much better than that. Major Congrats!!!!
Romain Verlier
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/26/2021
Nightcrawler is Cockrum's best signature character and Xmen his best title... So here is Cockrum's best page ever imho... Huge congratulations!!!
NEBUR ADLAN
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/21/2021
Cockrum was a master and this issue is comic art
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/7/2023
This the grail for the Nightcrawler fans out there from one of the most significant comics in Marvel history. The key among all Xmen books for me.
CJ Design
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/12/2024
Historic Page? Check Great Comp/art? Check Fantastic character? Check...This has it all!
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