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Manix - Astonishing X-Men Cover Homage
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DescriptionFor folks who have followed my CAF gallery you know I have two Manix Mystery Sketches which are so incredibly epic that it's easy for someone to say "hey, you got yours, leave some for the rest of us." But when the Next Comic Art NYCC pre-show commissions came around I couldn't resist reaching out to have Manix recreate one of my all-time favorite covers (also check out Darryl's digital recreation in my CAF).I would also be remiss if I didn't mention John Cassaday who's loss is so very tragic. I met him at NYCC '23. We spoke for a good thirty minutes while he signed a few books. He wasn't doing remarques but colored in Scott's visor with a red marker on one of my B&W covers. We talked about this cover, how much we both loved Cyclops and what it meant to be powerful as an X-man. It was a lovely conversation. Similarly, when I met Manix at NYCC '24 I was reminded of my conversation with John. Manix is equally sweet and we also had a delightful conversation. As for this piece, it's pure Manix. Recreating the virgin cover while having to fill in all that black space really gets all the characters to pop, something Manix was adamant about. It's got that deep inky/painted quality with strong colors and the fluorescents that just won't show on a scan. It's a glorious piece for so many reasons. P.S., thank you again to Manix and to Lance for getting this to me safe & sound. Social/Sharing |
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Mister Miracle 
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
Great art and great story behind it! Thanks for sharing!
Nick Forst
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
Mister Miracle wrote:
Great art and great story behind it! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you.
Lance Suarez
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
This is a really great Manix piece. It belongs in your collection of X-Men and I cannot tell you how lucky you are to get one as the line is long for his work! Congrats my brother!
Nick Forst
Member Since 2023
Posted on 11/11/2024
Lance Suarez wrote:
This is a really great Manix piece. It belongs in your collection of X-Men and I cannot tell you how lucky you are to get one as the line is long for his work! Congrats my brother!
Aww, thanks! I do collect a lot of X-Men. I did feel a tad guilty about getting a commission since I already have those two mystery sketches. But, in fairness, it's a family member who keeps getting paired when she purchases the sketches for me as gifts. Seeing Manix use the Scott piece for his NYCC banner was also such a treat. Thank you again Lance!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/11/2024
Great edge to edge painted piece by the man! Emma's disinterested look is so funny!
Josh F
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/21/2024
Wow - this is just so outstanding! Love this series and the artist is pretty good too :)
Nick Forst
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 11/23/2024
Josh F wrote:
Wow - this is just so outstanding! Love this series and the artist is pretty good too :)
I heard the artist is only vaguely popular ;) but yeah this piece is pretty awesome and captures the best of one of my all-time favorite X-Men runs.
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