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FCBD 2020: X-Men #1

Artists: Pepe Larraz (Penciller) , Marte Gracia (Colorist) , Jonathan Hickman (Writer)

12 Comments - 1,518 Views - 13 Likes

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XoS Larraz Promo Art

Pepe Larraz, August 2021

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Artwork Details

Title:	FCBD 2020: X-Men #1
Artist:	Pepe Larraz (Penciller)
Artist:	Marte Gracia (Colorist)
Artist:	Jonathan Hickman (Writer)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,518
Likes on CAF:	13 14
Comments:	12
Added to Site:	3/26/2020
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UPDATE: Marvel just announced that this will drop on 15 July!

X of Swords Prelude

"So let's see what the future holds... Shall we?"

Original Post: It really doesn't get any better than this! Thanks Pepe! And thanks again Miguel. An awesome cover and a great addition to my Dawn of X collection and my Gallery of [X]! And after I bought this, I received an email from Miguel saying that Pepe had very kindly included a print of the digital layout that he had presented to Marvel for approval - see Additional Images. How cool is that!

I hadn't planned on posting this stunning cover by Pepe until 2 May when Free Comic Book Day 2020 was due to take place, but with everything that's going on and hearing that FCBD has sadly had to be postponed to a later date, I needed to cheer myself up and I guessed others might need that too, so I thought I might as well post this now! Incidentally, I have to say it's been great to see the support from publishers like Marvel sharing details of comic book shops offering special deliveries and curbside pick-ups. Awesome!

The solicitation for this one said: "FCBD is headlined by a brand new X-Men story by Jonathan Hickman and Pepe Larraz that will lead into a game-changing summer for all of X!" which we now know is Marvel's X of Swords event. I'm really looking forward to seeing Jonathan Hickman working with Pepe Larraz again. It will absolutely be worth the wait!

When Pepe first posted this on Instagram, he said: "I confess I just wanted any excuse to draw #magik and #rogue" Later he posted a few process shots (see Additional Images) as well as fascinating videos showing him adding white paint to this stunning piece, saying, "Hey family, here are the #inks for the#XMEN #FCBD #cover I did recently! Swipe for #process: #digital #sketches, #tracing on light box , finished #pencils , #inking, #inkwash and #gouache for #lights. A lot of steps, really. #marvel #comics #pepelarraz #magik #rogue #wolverine #nightcrawler #storm #dawnofX" Well worth a look!

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	Ed M. Premium Gallery Owner
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Foggy Bottom
Member Since 2009
Forum Moderator

1 - Posted on 3/26/2020

So Baller.

Justin Cruz
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 3/26/2020

Gallery of X keeps on growing and growing! Amazing pick-up! Congratulations Ed!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 3/26/2020

Agree, doesn't get much better! Love the pure illustration, composition, and tonal work. Plus it's so dynamic - they're literally leaping off the page! Pepe is definitely one on the best newcomers we've got out there and he's rightfully getting more and more pub, thanks to images like this. One of his best so far IMO. Congrats!

kent mansley
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 3/26/2020

So good! Congrats!

Migs DC
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 3/26/2020

Ed. Congrats. Lovely art on this and basically anything Pepe does.

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/27/2020

Chaaaaaaaaaarge! Great cover! Larraz has been on fire for some time now.

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 3/27/2020

That is a real beauty, with so much energy (and lots of characters)! I love the mixture of the inks with the more water-colory textures.

Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/27/2020

This is epic! Outstanding addition to your amazing gallery already overflowing with brilliant Larraz goodness! Thanks for the cover image "spoiler"; a needed treat in these times! Beautiful work - thanks for sharing!

Klaas V.
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 6/19/2020

Wow Ed. Just stunning piece! When can we expect a Gallery of X expo?

Jason Ladwig
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 8/22/2022

Love all the Larraz art!! Amazing collection, bravo!

Ken Lomas
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 3/12/2025

Exceptional

Casey A
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 6/5/2025

Thrilled Larraz needed an excuse to draw Magik and Rogue, because it gave us this thrilling cover! What a wonderful piece in your amazing collection. Congratulations!

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