1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

Absolutely stunning... Never been an X men fan, but Mr Golden's art is just unbelievably. I'm extremely jealous..... sigh...

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

Very Nice!

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

That's amazing!

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

I knew this had to be out there somewhere! I always wondered what the Sentinels looked like inked black on the original since they were printed purple on the book. One of my all-time favorites! Congrats!

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

Oh brother. You say not for sale, but boy are you gonna get hammered with offers for this one. This is a GRAIL for more than a few fans. Outstanding.

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

OH MY FRIGGIN GOD!!!! How..? where??the.....AAAAAAARRRRRRGH!!!

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

This is unbelievable to see in black and white. Just absolutely a wonderful drawing. Thanks for sharing!

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

Easily my all-time favorite Michael Golden illustration.

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

WOW!! ~ one of my all-time favorite Golden pieces!! How awesome!!

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

If one "really looks" at this piece....you can clearly see it surely wasn't "Byrne", or "Miller" that influenced the artists of the 80's & 90's. "Michael Golden" is a giant in the comic art field.....and this cover is Fantastic.

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

Simply.... One of the best....

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

Your collection is second to none. This cover is one of Goldens Best and most memorable(MY Fave) as well as one of if not the Best X-Men Illo.

1 - Posted on 6/14/2006

Some of the most amazing line work I've ever seen!

1 - Posted on 6/15/2006

One of the greatest pieces of comic art ever created!

1 - Posted on 6/15/2006

Stunning. Speachless. Ow! John Dell

1 - Posted on 6/15/2006

That is the coolest X-Men piece I have seen in years! Thanks for sharing!

1 - Posted on 6/15/2006

Every collector has their favorite stories about "the piece that got away." This is one of mine. Gosh, it must be about 15-20 years now. I think I only missed out on this by 48 hours (if not less). Never actually got to see it in it's original b&w form, only the published cover. Now I almost wish I hadn't. There is a lot of truly spectacular artwork on this site. Some of it actually manages to make me envious. But not many make me feel like weeping. You've managed to make a grown man cry. I hope you're proud of yourself! =)

1 - Posted on 6/16/2006

Mmmmmm.My wife is very nice if you wana trade? :p

1 - Posted on 6/16/2006

Good Lord. Awesome! Hammered by offers is right, Scott. This is uncanny. (bad pun intended)

1 - Posted on 6/17/2006

How can something so.... BUSY.... be so clear and well defined? Oh yeah, TALENT... Just astounding stuff from Mr Golden here, as per usual

1 - Posted on 6/17/2006

...i remember buying this book in 1981...and being impressed with this illustration....i believe the cover was in color....someone should do an artbook on golden,and include this piece....

1 - Posted on 6/19/2006

This is absolutely sickening. After seeing this piece, everyone is going to re-evalute their collections and look for a phenominal Mike Golden piece. You have single - handedly made a lot of collectors cry. I hope you're happy with yourself :P

1 - Posted on 6/20/2006

Breathtaking... gorgeous... your lucky!

1 - Posted on 6/20/2006

(as per Yoram, I am currently re-evaluating my collection and looking for a nice Golden)

1 - Posted on 6/27/2006

I wasnt even alive when this piece was drawn, had never herd of Michael Golden till three years ago, never wanted a piece of his...until now. SIMPLY BREATHTAKING!

1 - Posted on 8/15/2006

AMAZING !

1 - Posted on 8/24/2006

absolutely spectacular!

1 - Posted on 9/11/2006

How did I miss this one? One of the most highly detailed illustration I've seen in a long time!!! Axcellent craftmanship, as always for Mr Golden! Great masterpiece, indeed!

1 - Posted on 10/28/2006

Wow! This really takes me back... I remember being jazzed about securing a copy of the X-men Companion book. ;-) I can't imagine what it must be like to own the original to such an incredible illustration! Simply mind-blowing. Thanks so very much for sharing it!

1 - Posted on 11/9/2006

this and the "Marching Marvel Confusion" piece are the two most influential comic illustrations i've ever seen. they continue to inspire me to this day. i can't imagine actually having this up on my wall. you lucky bastard.

1 - Posted on 11/13/2006

BREATHTAKING!!!.What else can i say that everyone else hasn't talk about yet.Of course this is my fav and a holy grail.Thanks for sharing.

1 - Posted on 1/4/2007

WOW WOW WOW WOW

1 - Posted on 1/23/2007

Hey Guys--Good news. Vanguard Productions IS doing an art book on Golden. AND, of course they will include this piece. One of the best. --R.

1 - Posted on 4/8/2007

... well with all that's been said I can only add, PLEASE give us a bigger scan!!! Thanks,~:)

1 - Posted on 4/25/2007

I'm still just in awe of this piece!!! Thx for sharing, tis gorgeous~:)

1 - Posted on 5/31/2007

This piece is completely and utterly ridiculous!

1 - Posted on 6/17/2007

Wow. Guess I'll throw another comment on here. It certainly deserves it!!

1 - Posted on 7/20/2007

That's when the X-men used to be GREAT!

1 - Posted on 10/3/2007

Absolutely beautiful!!!!

1 - Posted on 10/9/2007

I really love the background Sentinels!

1 - Posted on 11/8/2007

I am a Titans Purest, but given a chance I would pick up this BADDD @$$$$ from Michael Golden in a New York minutes.

1 - Posted on 5/18/2008

That is ridiculously good! I love those Sentinels.

1 - Posted on 1/18/2009

Holy mother of all things big and small! There are no words in the English language to express what I feel, but there is drool running down my mouth, I can't feel my body, and I think . . . I think I need a defribrulator . . . . Myocardial congratulations!

1 - Posted on 7/8/2009

Sigh. Another great artist I am just discovering, who I don't have any art from.

1 - Posted on 7/10/2009

Look at the details and the lines on the Sentinels. Michael Golden is a genius.

1 - Posted on 8/14/2009

AMAZING !!! My all-time favorite X-Men cover... Just INSANE !!!

1 - Posted on 10/28/2009

Ok, I'm just going to add my comment onto the pile that this piece has...It...is...AMAZING!!!! Just AMAZING. Congrats.

1 - Posted on 6/21/2010

Wow! I just stumbled on this one and it's incredible.

1 - Posted on 3/8/2011

The published cover doesn't do anything for me (the colors are horrible), but the line art is absolutely incredible! Fantastic piece!!

1 - Posted on 6/1/2011

bad ass

1 - Posted on 8/4/2011

This is GREAT

1 - Posted on 7/1/2012

No new comments in a year, eh? Well, it's still freakin' awesome, in case you forgot.

1 - Posted on 12/28/2012

I'm sure everyone agrees that the worse thing about this is the for sale status lol. Well guys, at least we get to see it. This has to be one of the best X-Men pieces of all time.

1 - Posted on 3/23/2013

I can't believe I have not commented on this one yet. This simply leaves me speechless..

1 - Posted on 5/12/2013

This image is absolutely stunning...WoW!

1 - Posted on 8/8/2013

Can't believe I never made a comment on this GEM! In my top 5 most wanted ever!!!

1 - Posted on 1/3/2017

Possibly the Single Greatest Piece of X-Men art Ever!!!!

1 - Posted on 1/22/2018

This one is incredible and a keeper. Way much better than with the saturated purple from the X-Men Companion.

1 - Posted on 4/8/2018

Pretty darn impressive. Truly a grail! 

1 - Posted on 5/1/2018

One of the very best X-Men cover ever. Wonderful!!!

1 - Posted on 8/29/2018

This is unbelievably cool! It was fabulous seeing it in person at the NYC Comic Art Expo!!

1 - Posted on 4/11/2020

I love these old stories  almost as much as I love the art. 

1 - Posted on 4/13/2020

Unbelievable.  A high-water mark among high-water marks.  Absoilutely incredible - congrats and thanks for sharing!

1 - Posted on 7/5/2020

This is beyond Awesome!!!

1 - Posted on 8/24/2020

I remember buying the X-men Companions off the newstand back in the day, classic cover! 

1 - Posted on 7/28/2021

Absolutely Fantastic!

1 - Posted on 3/29/2022

I saw this beauty hanging in a comic shop for the incalculable sum of $400 when I was a kid. It blew my mind then and set me on the path from comic book collector to comic book art collector (with an ongoing trip as comic book artist between). Like holy writ.

1 - Posted on 1/14/2023

My jaw is completely on the floor... man what a killer piece. Micheal really shook  up the industry with his unique vision and immense talent. This piece shows us what heights his art was capable of rising to. It is one of his best pieces ever. CONGRATS!!!

1 - Posted on 2/3/2025

So this is the Golden piece that was spoken of in tongues at OAX.  It is magnificent.  Not sure how I missed it after almost 20 years on CAF and having visited your gallery many, many times.  Oh, I know, I was too busy looking at all the other great art you have.  

1 - Posted on 7/26/2025

eXcelsior!