Uncanny X-men 173 Cover Reimagining by Paul Smith Published in Tripwire Magazine
Artist: Paul Smith (Penciller)
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Cover Mock Up by Francisco Vilela
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DescriptionWell… sometimes you just get lucky! I was able to get Paul Smith to do a commission for me .. and WOW . Before I get to the art.. let me just say one more time. Because Paul Smith drew the first X-men comic I ever saw as a boy… his versions of these characters are number one in my brain. Saying he is one of my favorite artists is an understatement. Just being able to interact with him a bit via email was very cool.. but adding this piece to my collection is mind blowing. I asked for a recreation of the cover to Uncanny X-men 173 , a massively memorable cover from his too short run on the title. And honestly I thought I’d get a piece very faithful to the original. But 40 years late Smittys style has changed quite a bit and he took it upon himself to re do the cover from the ground up staying true to the layout and poses but drawing the two character in his current style hence calling it more of a reimaging then A recreation. So happy to have this piece! How do we get marvel to see it and run a variant???lol Ps - when I posted it on Facebook a very talented colorist did some digital colors and masthead as if it was colored .. so thank you Francisco Vilela ! The image is in additional images Update! This is now published.. it was used as a corner box for a reimagined Uncanny 279 in Tripwire Magazine spring of 2025 issue Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/31/2024
Clear an entire wall for this piece! Nothing will look as good anymore when placed next to this.
Bill Cox
Member Since 2003
CAF Administrator
2 - Posted on 8/31/2024
You can tell time by this guy’s posts! Congrats!
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/31/2024
Bill Cox wrote:
You can tell time by this guy’s posts! Congrats!I actually had to rush this one so it wasn't late for you.... and thanks!
Lance Suarez
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/31/2024
Congrats Jason! This turned out so well. I love the runs of ink all over.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/31/2024
this came out so great, congrats on the grail level commission and memorable process experience. awesome to have that bonus colored/trade dress version almost immediately, get on it Marvel! congrats Jason!
Gabe Carino
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/31/2024
Dam - you have been posting some great stuff - congrats
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/31/2024
What sorcery did you weave to have him answer your email!? 😂 Excellent piece!
Josh F
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/31/2024
I like this more than the original piece! Congrats on getting an absolut grail! Now you can retire from comic art .... (crickets)
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/31/2024
Josh F wrote:
I like this more than the original piece! Congrats on getting an absolut grail! Now you can retire from comic art .... (crickets)
Thanks Flanders! No baseless declarations of retiring for me!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/31/2024
Awesome homage to himself! Clearly Paul but with a new modern twist to the classic. Sincere congrats, man!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 9/1/2024
Fantastic piece bub. Remember the original issue well with the epic ninja stars in the hallway contra level 2 style, and the epic silver samurai battle
thomas derrick aka #1marvelfan
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 9/3/2024
Beauriful piece jason, pms knocked it out the park
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/6/2024
Fantastic reimagining by Paul Smith of one of his greatest covers, Uncanny X-Men #173. I love this new version--Wolverine is sleeker than ever, his claws thicker and his teeth gritted even tighter. Rogue looks younger, if that's possible, and more determined than before. I wouldn't say which version I like better, they're both excellent! Great pick-up, congrats!
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