POWERS OF X #5 Cover Prelim - Mike Huddleston variant - Apocalypse
Artists: Mike Huddleston (Penciller) , Mike Huddleston (Inker)
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DescriptionPOWERS OF X #5 Cover Prelim - Mike Huddleston variant - ApocalypseWhen purchasing the cover art from Mike Huddleston for this issue years ago (benefits going to the HEROES INITIATIVE, back in early 2020, before the pandemic), Mike also included his preliminary/failed attempt for the covers I received. It was a real pleasure to hear from him and see some of his process. It’s great to compare the two pieces, they are both on same type of paper, same size, both have the same overall look but the finished cover has lots more texture and detailing. Love seeing his notes and how far he even took some of the inking but at some point scratched this almost done art piece and restarted pencils and ink on the new final. Definitely see some foliage and overall shape differences but still in awe on how far he got with this initial “failed” piece as he calls it before the final pencil/inked cover. Apocalypse had a really great turnaround in this era of X-Men and his story takes prime focus, getting more detailed origin and reshaping what we knew about this character, ultimately seeing him sacrifice himself for mutantkind. He was used throughout the entire Krakoan era and even has a pretty fun ending, after disappearing for a while. Huddleston was Hickman’s specific selection to make covers for the start of the Krakoan era for X-Men, an era I thoroughly enjoyed and still revisit. It’s great to add this prelim with connection to the final cover, I posted years ago. https://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1738127 Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/28/2025
Very cool as this one was made from direct inspiration and the final cover required more honed in thoughts and skill.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 1/28/2025
awesome prelim for a great cover, and a great issue from the Powers/House mini to launch Hickman's X-verse which I also quite enjoyed especially at the earlier phases. Always been a fan of Huddleston's art and it was great to see Hickman pick him to put a spotlight on during that time.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 2/3/2025
Wow incredible prelim. He is farrrr beyond dinosaurs as they are beyond you...
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
Love this "prelim"...one of my fave baddies in Apoc is supe finished. Great piece, man!
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