Jim Lee - Uncanny X-Men #251 Cover Recreation
Artists: Jim Lee (Penciller) , Jim Lee (Inker)
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DescriptionWell,This still feels absolutely surreal. Reached out to Albert to see if Jim would be interested in doing this - knowing I was walking a fine line asking him to do someone else’s cover - which was confirmed when he said that’s the first time someone’s ever asked him to do something like this. Jim’s art has been the biggest influence on my comic love and obssssion, and this cover was so Iconic to me that I vividly still remember paying for it with my allowance at my local comic store in Calgary. I hold so much love for Silvestri’s work on this run, and I was dying for any opportunity to have something pencilled or inked by Jim. It has been a grail search since I jumped into this hobby. Then he said yes. Then I got to meet him in Calgary. I did my best not to fan-girl but I was a mess - and he was the nicest man on earth and was so kind and generous, This piece is a masterpiece. I do not own anything that even compares and I’ve never witnessed anything better. The detail, effort and iconic Jim Lee masterstrokes still blow my mind, Thank you Jim. Youve simultaneously made me feel 10 again while stunning me with something gorgeously modern and definitively you. And thank you Albert and Devyn for helping this happen during an insane Expo! Social/Sharing |
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C J
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/29/2018
Legendary piece, man. Honoured to be there and to be able to see this ridiculousness in person....the piece is just beyond words. Huuuuuuge congrats, brother!
RS 88
Member Since 2018
Posted on 4/29/2018
C J wrote:
Legendary piece, man. Honoured to be there and to be able to see this ridiculousness in person....the piece is just beyond words. Huuuuuuge congrats, brother!
You’re owed the biggest shout out my man! Thank you for being the sage in all of this!
#CanadaWorldFinest
Peter Marino 
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/29/2018
Wow, this is amazing, I'm not really a commission person, but I'm blown away.
eewwnuk 1
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/29/2018
Monstrous piece buddy. Congrats on a true beauty!
Tobin Pope
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 4/29/2018
Incredible Commission! Great idea executed perfectly. Congratulations.
Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/29/2018
Wowzers! Major congratulations and thanks for sharing this epic interpretation of a classic cover!
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 4/29/2018
This is one phenomenal commission, congratulations!!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/30/2018
Fantastic ! The perfect homage to one of the greatest X-covers of all times!
Dave Kopecki
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/30/2018
This is an incredible score! An iconic redo of a legendary piece and as always, Jim nailed it! Huge congrats on getting this!
Byron Hamm
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/30/2018
Absolutely incredible and iconic piece! You've set the bar high for all others!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 5/1/2018
Huge congrats on this Lee/Silvestri concept..two of the best X-Men artist
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 5/1/2018
Huge congrats on this Lee/Silvestri concept..two of the best X-Men artist
Clinton Tuazon
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/1/2018
I remember first seeing this cover and feeling just how iconic it was as well. Oddly enough, I stiil need this ish from my Silvestri run. Wonderful commission; it's so great when you can catch a vet like Lee off guard with an idea like that. Thanks for sharing this instant classic of a classic & your fantastic backstory.
RS 88
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 5/1/2018
Clinton Tuazon wrote:
I remember first seeing this cover and feeling just how iconic it was as well. Oddly enough, I stiil need this ish from my Silvestri run. Wonderful commission; it's so great when you can catch a vet like Lee off guard with an idea like that. Thanks for sharing this instant classic of a classic & your fantastic backstory.
Thanks for that!
Lots happened and it’s actually really hard to describe what occurred on the weekend - the experience of picking up the piece and meeting Jim in person feels so much different than buying it as if were listed. Brings a tonne of weight to the whole thing!
Octavio d
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 5/1/2018
Mother F#@%$ this is amazing, congrats ryan it was fun watching this unfold over the weekend.
ComicArt Talk
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/1/2018
Wow, huge congrats Ryan. It was perfect choice for Jim and he killed it. The scene, ambience and the mood of the cover captured brilliantly by Jim.
C J
Member Since 2010
2 - Posted on 5/3/2018
I just keep coming back to this...amazing piece, even more amazing experience!
Alex N
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 5/4/2018
C J wrote:
I just keep coming back to this...amazing piece, even more amazing experience!
Same here! It really is such an incredible piece! I wonder why Jim didn't reference Silvestri in his tag like most artist do when they do a swipe.
C J
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/4/2018
Alex N wrote:
Same here! It really is such an incredible piece! I wonder why Jim didn't reference Silvestri in his tag like most artist do when they do a swipe.
Something that i talked with RS88 about as well. When Jim posted it to his social media pages, he noted in the description that it was "obviously" an homage to the great Marc Silvestri...maybe it was just one of those things that Jim thought went without saying...
RS 88
Member Since 2018
Posted on 5/5/2018
C J wrote:
Something that i talked with RS88 about as well. When Jim posted it to his social media pages, he noted in the description that it was "obviously" an homage to the great Marc Silvestri...maybe it was just one of those things that Jim thought went without saying...
That’s why I waited for Jim to post it too - he mentioned would bring it back to Marc and did pay tribute with incredible humility.
Jim is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, let alone the greatest comic artist ever - we are all very lucky to have him at the top of the mountain as fans of the art.
RS 88
Member Since 2018
Posted on 5/26/2018
Alex N wrote:
Same here! It really is such an incredible piece! I wonder why Jim didn't reference Silvestri in his tag like most artist do when they do a swipe.
Iit looks like Jim just addressed it on Twitter today - too funny!
travel foreman
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 5/26/2018
Wow, Holy.....
this is just too damn cool.
I wouldnt mind seeing Jim Lee do a homage to Silvestri's other iconic Xmen cover, the Brood Wolverine
S Wallace
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 6/18/2018
This piece is just sick. Good story as well. I cannot believe he did it and it's just beautiful. Congrats!
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/24/2018
Wonderful recreation of Jim Lee, great Ryan
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/26/2018
This wouldn't necessarily be my first thought to have Jim recreate. But seeing the results here, I will have to admit that it came out just amazing!!!! Congrats on a truly stellar commission!!!!
Miles Bless
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/19/2019
There is no doubt that this Silvestri cover from 80s was one of the best and most striking the decade produced . This is one of the best ideas and executions for a commission I’ve seen. Unreal piece! It’s a holy grail!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/3/2020
Wow, having trouble finding the words to express how amazing this is. Obviously the original cover is a historic classic, but Jim Lee brings it to another level here. Just ... wow.
Dermot D
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 6/9/2020
Damn, Jim Lee really Knocked this out of the Park, one of my favorite pieces in your impressive gallery - Major Congrats!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 2/17/2024
Just here to drop my every 6 year comment on this beast. Might also bump the cgc jim lee thread for fun too ;)
RS 88
Member Since 2018
Posted on 2/17/2024
JN 80 wrote:
Just here to drop my every 6 year comment on this beast. Might also bump the cgc jim lee thread for fun too ;)
You are a blessed angel in this hobby. Always entertaining and thoughtful hahah
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/20/2025
Time I left a comment on this KILLER recreation! What a piece! Lee really knocked it out of the park, moody & detailed!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/3/2025
Can't believe I've never commented on this, but I have to tell you this is the one of the best recreations I've ever seen. This Jim Lee guy, does he still work in the business?
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