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Uncanny X-Men #5 cover (2013) - Cyclops

Artists: Ed McGuinness (All) , Brian Michael Bendis (Writer)

30 Comments - 578 Views - 30 Likes

Uncanny X-Men #5 cover (2013) - Cyclops Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	Uncanny X-Men #5 cover (2013) - Cyclops
Artist:	Ed McGuinness (All)
Artist:	Brian Michael Bendis (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	578
Likes on CAF:	30 31
Comments:	30
Added to Site:	6/20/2023
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Description

Few things in life are absolutes. Death, Taxes, and Cyclops unanimously being everyone's favorite mutant leader, are probably the three most well-known examples.

Here, the X-Men's flag bearer blasts a massive ha-do-ken from his eyeballs.

CAF Live buy and Heroescon pickup. Thanks, KG!

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Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

Leave it to James to bring out the big guns!

John C
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

Not only is he the best leader but he was voted the best X-MAN by IGN in 2006.

James Dornoff
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

A great and intense Cyclops cover, nice find!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

Ooh, this one reminds me of Tony NYC's McGuinness Psylocke cover that I featured on his Show & Tell episode! I think it's from the same year, too, so perhaps McGuinness did a whole slew of single character X-Men variants during the same month? It's fantastic and really shows the power of the optic blasts!

M L
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

The angst of the pouch-ridden.

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

OAX banner worthy image!

Seamus O
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

All hail the Best Leader! Killer piece. Great contrast. A powerful image from thumbnail to all the way across the room.

Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

What a cool looking cover!!!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

I like how McGuinness shows Cyclops in peak physical condition so he can finally fully lift his eyelids to release his pent up frustrations. A Clops-gasm in its full glory!

Tyler T
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

Ruby quartz in all its glory!! Another wonderful X addition.

Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

Great layout to accomodate the placement of the book title. Clever use of an optic blast!

Congratulations on the addition to your collection and thanks for sharing.

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 6/20/2023

I remember this incredibly striking cover when it was on the racks. It's great to see a cover image that REALLY showcases Cyclops' powerful optic blast.

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/21/2023

Powerful Mcguinness cover!

ZAP !

Tangled Web Art
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 6/21/2023

Great Cyclops cover, congrats, James!

Carlo M
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 6/21/2023

Best leader sure, best guy? mmmhhh not sure about that. But this cover is amazing! Congratulations

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 6/21/2023

If everyone drew Cy's lazer beam like this maybe he would be a more popular hero. Love this!

George H
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 6/21/2023

Fantastic McGuinness!

Greg C.
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 6/21/2023

Always loved this one!!!!

Toni S
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 6/21/2023

What a great cover!!!!!! Huge congrats!!!

Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 6/21/2023

Optic Blast RAGE!!!!!

Andrew G
Member Since 2022

1 - Posted on 6/21/2023

this is pretty freakin sweet. congrats, james!

Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/22/2023

Simply awesome !

Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 6/23/2023

Cyclops - great X-Men leader or greatest X-Men leader? While that debate continues, there's no debate that this cover is pretty damn cool.

Ken Martin
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/25/2023

Ed is so good. Perfect artist to draw Cyclops letting loose.

Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 6/26/2023

POWER!!!

Dave W
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 6/26/2023

You can't go warong with Ed McG - congrats - love the balance in this cover.

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 6/27/2023

PDG!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 6/29/2023

Gorgeous X-Men cover with Cyclops letting out a blast of optic energy beams that split the night! Absolutely gorgeous cover by the great Ed McGuinness! It's a classic!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 6/29/2023

Cyke lettin' loose! I mean, with all this guy goes through, gotta do it sometimes! Nice graphic quality to this one, and I dig the Bachalo designed suit. Why'd I move this?! ;) Glad you like, man - congrats!

S. H!!
Member Since 2023

1 - Posted on 8/10/2023

Nice one! The Bachalo costume is the best Cyclops look ever and the wonky eyebeams in this era had such a cool visual to them.

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