Kirby/ Stone--X-Men #8, pg. 16 (1964)
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Chic Stone (Inker)
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DescriptionAs I've said before, I really don't collect panel pages. But every now and then I'm offered a piece I can't resist. This twice-up page by Jack Kirby is from only the eighth issue of the X-Men (1964). And it has all the elements that I look for in comic art: Lots of characters, a memorable villain and most importantly, plenty of action. I love this sequence of Unus the Untouchable being attacked by the Angel while he calmly folds his civilian clothes to reveal his costume. I love the pose of Angel in the first scene, like a jet fighter zooming in on its target, then in the second panel drawn only as speed lines to emphasize his velocity and finally, in the center panel, being effortlessly knocked aside by Unus' power. This is followed by the scene of Cyclops ineffectually blasting Unus with his power beams. The page ends with Unus attempting to engage Cyclops in a fist fight! It's beautifully composed and powerfully penciled by Kirby. Add in the gorgeous inks of Chic Stone and you have one heck of a page. But like I said, I really don't collect panel pages...I think.Social/Sharing |
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J H 
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
"What a stroke of luck! Now I won't have to find you before I can polish you off!" Unus is bringing the confidence, I see. I really dig his slow change into costume, too. I can see why you couldn't pass up this panel page, it's beautiful Kirby/Stone work. Big congrats!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
A panel page!? Well, at least you picked a beauty!
Steven Filosa
Member Since 2006
3 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Great piece. And remember, panel pages are why we bought the books and fell in love with comics.
Congrats!
Ron S
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Wait, a panel page??!! Collectors watch out - Bill is going after panel pages now too! Nice pick up!
P A
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Epic Kirby X-Men page! And a very cool first appearance! Congrats!
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Love it, Bill! Look at Unus's shorts. Real first appearance of Venom as a symbiote costume?!!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 2/9/2021
James S wrote:
Love it, Bill! Look at Unus's shorts. Real first appearance of Venom as a symbiote costume?!!
Symbiotic shorts has a certain ring to it. Could this be a what if story for a future marvel writer, where a cunningly disguied Venom travels back to the dawn of the Marvel Age to eliminate the heroes?
Nils E
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Looks clean as a whistle, and no Lee panel comments.
Red Raven
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
woooooow mémorable pièce silver-Age X-men Kirby !!!!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Good lord in heaven, I mean Bill's collection. Congrats on this beauty.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Okay, okay! I see what you're doing. You know I don't collect panel pages either and you're trying to show me the folly of my ways by posting a panel page that's better than most of the covers and splashes I own. Thanks Bill, I thought we were friends.
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Now you can't deny you got definitely hooked, Bill. I'll bet the next one will be some Ditko ASM page :)
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
This page confirms my suspions. Mr. Bean is Unus the Untouchable!!! I know. Good luck trying to sleep tonight with that nugget of knowledge.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
This isn't a panel page.... it's 5 mini covers ;)
Awesome, historic page! Congrats!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Well, if you're gonna add a page to the collection, you can't go wrong with Kirby X-Men!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
This may not be a cover, but you sure don't have any trouble picking nice panel pages, Bill!
Yo Kuri
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Great page! I had this issue in the 1980s (I could only afford a really beat up copy of it) so it was kind of thrilling seeing it on CAF! Thanks for sharing!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Wow, Unus is a one-man danger room! These early X-Men pages were the best, and this is the best of the best! What a total gem, congrats Bill!!
Marc W
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
This is a dream of a panel page! Truly epic, thanks for sharing, Bill
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
So hard to find an early X battle page with our main mutants! Watch it, Cyke :D
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Panels? I love panels. When you tire of it, let me know. In the meantime, congratulations!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Sweet Kirby X-Men page! So many desirble elements make this a rare and special piece, congrats Bill!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Unus! Kirby! Stone! What else can a collector ask for? This is a great example of the King's work. Congratulations, my friend!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Oldie But Goodie!! Beautiful Classic, Thank you for sharing :)
Harry M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Well when it comes to a panel page, you can't beat Jack Kirby. Congrats.
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Perfect storytelling by Kirby, but also a great example of how much extra drama Stan infused into each page with his dialogue while they were creating these characters.
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
This amazing page is a cause of grave concern. I knew a guy who collected panel pages... he grew old and died. There is a 100% statistical correlation between collecting panel pages and the eventual permanent, irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism, either via natural causes, illness, or foul play. No comparable studies exist linking human mortality with collecting covers and splashes. All unenlightened self interest on my part aside, collecting panel pages is a quick road to ruin, and sometimes it's safest to stay in one's lane. Also, congrats on a great page!
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Stone was Kirby's best X-inker by far--as this page demonstrates! Congrats!
Brian Peck
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 2/2/2021
Cool!!! I remember when Anthony broke up this issue. I remeber seeing this in person, ended up getting another page I loved from the issue. Major Congrats!!!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 2/3/2021
Great page, very well thought by Kirby (and analysed by you). Historical and beautiful...
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 2/3/2021
Beyond greatness!
You don't collect panel pages? My advice: don't start!
alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/3/2021
Great page and. .great description! Double Congrats!
Imran A
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/3/2021
A great panel page and congrats on adding it to your collection
kent mansley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 2/3/2021
Now that is a beauty of a page! I love the art in these early X-Men issues. Really fun page with everything you could want in a Kirby piece. Huge congrats!
Lia Brown
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/3/2021
What a fantastic piece, and an awesome acquisition! Unus is one of my favourites.
Xavier .
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 2/4/2021
Fantastic exception to your "no panel pages" rule!
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/4/2021
Kirby/Stone was excellent together. Great looking page Bill!!!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/5/2021
Man, Bill - the hits just keep on comin'! Great Kirby page from very early in the X-Men run! Woowee. Congrats!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 2/9/2021
Nice piece, for a panel page ;) JK - another winner in your stellar collection Bill. Congrats!
David IMFan
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 2/9/2021
Thought you were only collecting covers :) Sweet page, love this period from Jack, as many do :)
A N H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 2/10/2021
X-men #8 was the earliest back issue I ever bought in the 1980s, so this one hits the nostalgic spot for me. Awesome page with great content for sure.
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 2/19/2021
Your description calls for a description of every panel because every panel is stunning!
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/22/2021
URGH ! Only a panel page !!! And what a boring one from a useless series by one of the lamest artist ever in his most uncreative period..
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/31/2022
Really love seeing these early X-amen pages in all their historic glory, huge congrats!
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 2/17/2023
What a terrific early X-Men example, and from a single digit issue, no less!!
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