Uncanny X-Men #266 cover (1st full appearance of Gambit)
Artists: Andy Kubert (Penciller) , Andy Kubert (Inker)
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Uncanny X-Men #266
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DescriptionKubert did an amazing job on this cover, filling it with powerful details and quickly establishing Gambit's unique look. Gambit appears in the upper left corner box, an indication that he was meant to be a star from the moment he was introduced. The plan worked and Uncanny X-Men #266 became one of the most important comic books of the Modern Era. It will likely continue to grow in historical importance.Signed by Andy Kubert in the lower right corner and by Stan "The Man" Lee in the UPC box at the lower left. Social/Sharing |
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Matt Kennedy 
Member Since 2014
Posted on 2/27/2021
Foggy Bottom wrote:
Baller!
Indeed, since the 2017 posted hammer price listed on ComiLink is $130,000!
James S
Member Since 2017
5 - Posted on 2/25/2021
Another milestone piece! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
5 - Posted on 2/25/2021
This classic cover looks even more beautiful in pen and brush.
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
10 - Posted on 2/25/2021
This is Johnny's wife, I'm writing on behalf of my husband who is currently curled up in the fetal position, rocking back and forth. I'm assuming this is a good piece of art? ;) Note: My husband just nodded in approval.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
5 - Posted on 2/25/2021
One of the most important and iconic covers of all time! Congrats Dinesh!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
5 - Posted on 2/25/2021
Beautiful brush work! I love that you could still see his father's style in his art during this period. Congrats!
Galac Tun
Member Since 2006
5 - Posted on 2/26/2021
I always found this cover interesting. It's a significant non-Jim Lee issue in the middle of the Jim Lee run. It says 1986 but was published in 1990. And Andy's inking around this time resembled more of his father than his later work. Congrats on a historic piece.
Simon . K
Member Since 2020
6 - Posted on 2/26/2021
I'm speechless...just speechless! Were souls sold in order to acquire this masterpiece? Either way, you, sir, are a legend! Congratulations!
Xatari (Mike Hansen)
Member Since 2019
5 - Posted on 2/26/2021
Well shoot! Ghost Rider followed by Gambit. Talk about winning the week or winning in life! Congratulation, D. Super happy for you.
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
5 - Posted on 2/26/2021
Wow!!! It does exist! So neat to see on this site, an epic cover to a historic comic, no words to say how cool this is, congrats!
P A
Member Since 2013
4 - Posted on 2/26/2021
Man you're killing me with your epic first appearance pieces! This cover is incredible! Huge congrats!
J H
Member Since 2019
6 - Posted on 2/26/2021
When the first appearance inside the book isn't enough...WOW! Historically awesome, and a great first appearance cover. And I love that he's in the corner box, too. Brashly confident! Massive congrats!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
5 - Posted on 2/26/2021
Wow Dinesh!!! Huge Congrats on this one!! Superb Quality :)
Imran A
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/26/2021
Great purchase! Will fit in well with your awesome collection.
anim sketch
Member Since 2008
5 - Posted on 2/26/2021
Absolutely iconic cover and a fan favorite character! Congrats on this beauty!
Ryan Barrett
Member Since 2019
4 - Posted on 2/26/2021
So when do you plan on opening your museum...? ;)
Congrats, sir.
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
3 - Posted on 2/27/2021
As you say, amazing detail. Very pretty cover!
Chris Swartz
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 2/27/2021
Congrats on an epic cover. Definitely jealous, so slow down with the monster additions.
J Ledger
Member Since 2009
5 - Posted on 2/27/2021
Incredible addition to your growing comic art museum. You have impeccable taste!
ComicArt Talk
Member Since 2015
3 - Posted on 2/27/2021
I blame you for crashing CAF!!! Just Epic!! Congrats Dinesh!
Matt E.
Member Since 2004
5 - Posted on 2/27/2021
Just a beautifully rendered classic! Huge congrats.
Anthony D.
Member Since 2006
3 - Posted on 2/27/2021
That's a grail and a half. Huge piece and thanks for sharing.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
5 - Posted on 3/1/2021
Oh man, great cover image introducing such a unique (origin, design, etc) X-Man in Gambit! Huge congrats!
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
5 - Posted on 7/4/2021
The figures are cool, obviously, but the vegetation gives them both a setting and a grounding.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/20/2021
I'm firmly in the Gambit sucks school. I read all the X Titles and most Marvel titles at the time for continuity purposes, before I got sense and realised it was a marketing racket. The cover artwork is very nice though.
Mac Ray
Member Since 2012
7 - Posted on 7/25/2021
The day the X-Men got the coolest character on the team and to this day, all those who say he sucks still can't name a single reason on why that is without sounding like the inadequate self-conscious losers that they are.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/19/2021
You have the first appearance of the worst ever x-man. I used to skim past his terrible dialogue when reading the comics. The art is nice though...if you forget about his clown costume.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
3 - Posted on 12/30/2021
Another amazing slice of Marvel history in your museum-quality collection!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/26/2023
Surely theres a comma missing in the bottom right? 'Enter the mutant called Gambit!' sounds like a sexual invitation. Whereas, 'Enter, the mutant called Gambit!' or a grammatical alternative, works better. Still, Marvel are well known for their torturishly awful use of English, dating back to Stan 'The thesarus and dictionary peruser and user' Lee.
Classified Unknown
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/14/2025
Interesting that this was drawn on Dec 4, 1986, but not finished or published until July 1990. Gambit is far more popular than ever, must suck to hate a character for no reason and continuing to show yourself as a miserable troll.
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