Joshua Cassara - X-Men Halloween Party
Artist: Joshua Cassara (All)
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DescriptionThe most epic, the most spookiest, the most death-defying Halloween X-Men commission you'll ever see! This exceptional piece was the result of an idea and then almost a year of brainstorming on characters/costumes with Josh. He is my hero. He put up with endless concepts and ideas that I would just vomit out. I'd shoot him a message, and in my head it was a quick text, but in reality it was "war & peace" in a one-sided conversation. JDC put up with all that to create something truly unique. Note to self/others: don't overthink it when commissioning one of your grail-level artists.The piece overall is so special to me, I've been nervous posting it to CAF because it's just insane. I'm fairly certain I was a mumbling mess when I retrieved this piece at NYCC. It's an awe-inspiring 11" x 17" masterpiece. I first and foremost love Halloween. Of course, Scott and Jean are the focus, but I gave Josh a full list of characters to choose from and iterate on. I can go into gross detail on each character. Emma, in her regular outfit with a witch hat, was an early lock-in. Apocalypse as a mummy was another easy decision. Josh went crazy and picked out a lot of the costumes and just had the vision! We both love cocktails, cauldrons, fireplaces, and the mansion. If there ever was an X-Men Halloween cover... Martha Cassara also gets lots of credit for her inclusions, including the Wolverine carved pumpkin in the foreground. JDC is also great about including the preliminary thumbnails and his notes on the piece. You can get a sense of the deliberation. Josh was right, the classic costumes read much better. I challenge everyone to post their favorite characters and their costumes. It's such a fun game with everyone who sees this piece. Josh and Martha are very great people and friends to so many in the CAF+ community. To them, I say thanks a million. I owe them lots of drinks and my eternal gratitude. Social/Sharing |
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Nick Forst 
Member Since 2023
Posted on 6/23/2025
Jason D'Ambrosio wrote:
This is absolutely Amazing!!
Thank you, Jason!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/24/2025
Getting Professor X to wear that is as rare as getting Bill Cox to wear the Cap mask! Pretty fun game to figure who's dressed as who when Cassara leaves just a clue when it's a full disguise.
Nick Forst
Member Since 2023
Posted on 6/24/2025
Marcus Wai wrote:
Getting Professor X to wear that is as rare as getting Bill Cox to wear the Cap mask! Pretty fun game to figure who's dressed as who when Cassara leaves just a clue when it's a full disguise.
Right! Its so fun. I think the hardest for folks is Iceman.
Aznfunk Comics
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 6/24/2025
Love this! Apocalypse as a Mummy and Juggernaut as a Ghost killed me haha. Congrats!
Nick Forst
Member Since 2023
Posted on 6/24/2025
Aznfunk Comics wrote:
Love this! Apocalypse as a Mummy and Juggernaut as a Ghost killed me haha. Congrats!
Yeah Juggs in the sheet as a ghost is hilarious. Apocalypse was originally supposed to be an antagonist and crash the party but him taking it seriously makes it even better. I love Beast and Colossus playing U.S. Presidents.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/24/2025
A really fun concept executed to perfection by Cassara. congrats!
M L
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 6/24/2025
I love this. I've been lusting after the Krakoan bar commission he did a couple years ago, and this instantly joins that list of amazing pieces. Hot diggity!
Nick Forst
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 6/24/2025
M L wrote:
I love this. I've been lusting after the Krakoan bar commission he did a couple years ago, and this instantly joins that list of amazing pieces. Hot diggity!
Kyle's "Party at the Green Lagoon." Heck yeah, that's a banger of a piece. Josh also did his version of a swimsuit cover that's very similar to both of these pieces. Josh can do no wrong, and thank you. In the extremely rare scenario I'd part with this, I'll keep you in mind.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 6/24/2025
Some amazing commissions being posted to your account lately! Love this one!!
Nick Forst
Member Since 2023
Posted on 6/27/2025
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
Some amazing commissions being posted to your account lately! Love this one!!
Thank you. I built up quite back log, and they were mostly A3s, 11x17s, and LD size scans.
Nick Forst
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 6/27/2025
Derek Crabbe wrote:
I can hear something in this image.
When Josh posted this on IG, he used the Pumpkin Patch Serenade. I like Monster Mash. All of these work. Give us all the Halloween music!
Nick Forst
Member Since 2023
Posted on 6/27/2025
JN 80 wrote:
Love it. JOSH knocked it out of the park
Thank you. I love it too. Josh has no misses.
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/25/2025
This is a genius idea and commission, lots to look at and figure out. So much fun and yes likely the best X-Halloween piece I've seen. Cheers on this great idea and we also really enjoy both Josh's and Martha's time.
Nick Forst
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 6/27/2025
James Dornoff wrote:
This is a genius idea and commission, lots to look at and figure out. So much fun and yes likely the best X-Halloween piece I've seen. Cheers on this great idea and we also really enjoy both Josh's and Martha's time.
Thank you. "Best X-Halloween piece" is a great award. I'd love to see this get published for Halloween. Josh and Martha are so sweet and always give everyone so much time and attention.
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