Garvey, Tommy :: Age of Apocalypse

Weapon X #1 cover (Age of Apocalypse Wolverine)

Artists: Adam Kubert (Penciller) , Adam Kubert (Inker)

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Weapon X #1 cover (Age of Apocalypse Wolverine) Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	Weapon X #1 cover (Age of Apocalypse Wolverine)
Artist:	Adam Kubert (Penciller)
Artist:	Adam Kubert (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	8,461
Likes on CAF:	17 18
Favorited on CAF:	6
Comments:	34
Added to Site:	2/23/2011
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Description

Seen here is the cover art for Weapon X #1 from the "Age of Apocalypse" storyline in 1995. It's a holy grail cover for me, and has been the top piece on my want list since I started collecting. The perfect blend of personal nostalgia, iconic image, awesome storyline, cool issue and great artist at the top of his game.

To say that I never expected to own this would be an understatement. Frankly, I'm still in shock. I've loved this cover since I was 13 and first saw it on the stands. The day I discovered the hobby and started collecting comic art, I made a short mental list of pieces I'd LOVE to buy one day. This was the first cover to make it on that initial list. After looking for it for years, I wrote it off as unobtainable. I figured it was locked up somewhere, and was sure to be out of my price range even if it ever did hit the market. Due to some recent encouragement and advice from my good friend Dave Wilber though, I finally managed to track it down. (Thanks again, Dave!)

I've always felt that Weapon X (Wolverine) and Jean Grey made up one of the more interesting team-ups in the AoA world. I would totally read a regular monthly of their adventures. They had an interesting dynamic, even though they were technically only in a few issues together. A nice blend of action and angst, and their AoA character designs really look good together. This is the cover to their first solo issue, and I particularly like the layouts. I've always thought it was awesome that they're both looking at the reader, rather than some enemy or unseen object. It allows the reader to instantly connect with the characters, particularly since their faces and eyes are so expressive. Kubert's work here is very detailed and simply stunning. His run on Wolverine is legendary, and I've always felt that this is his finest work on any title and one of my personal favorite covers from any title, era or artist.

This image was actually used in a lot of different places, which isn't surprising since in my mind, it's the definitive image of AoA Jean and Wolverine. In addition to the 2 original printings of the issue itself, it's also the cover to the Ultimate Edition trade paperback of the Weapon X title (the gold foil one), the back cover to the US trade paperback of volume 2 of the AoA saga, and the front cover to volume 2 of the Japanese volume of the AoA. Additionally, it was used on a T-shirt in '95 and this issue was reprinted again and included with the Weapon X Marvel Legends figure Toy Biz released a few years back. I'd be willing to bet it was also used as the basis for the alternate costume designs for the "X-Men Legends II" video game, since this is the only depiction of AoA Jean wearing those yellow straps and pouches on her costume. All other depictions of her costume lack them (aside from a few pages in Weapon X #2). Since her character wears them in the game, I can only assume they were using this image as a reference while programming the game.

I also have an interior page and a bunch of colorist art from this issue in my other galleries.

HUGE thanks go to Adam Kubert for being so nice and taking pity on me, and to Spencer for hooking me up! Truly above and beyond guys, and I genuinely appreciate it! I can't thank you both enough!

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About the Owner

	Tommy Garvey
Joined:	August 2006
Last Login:	August 2025
Website:	https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQx0LrI5XV1yBfaUi4mlS_w
Country:	UNITED STATES
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daveofapocalypse (daveofapocalypse)
Member Since 2004

Posted on 2/23/2011

IMO, hands-down the BEST image Adam has ever done. Tommy, you are a lucky, lucky guy! Congrats!!

George H
Member Since 2009

Posted on 2/23/2011

Incredible find my friend! Love Kubert's Wolvie on this cover!

COMIC PARADISE
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/23/2011

one of my all time fav. cover as well. congrats

Shane Turgeon
Member Since 2009

Posted on 2/23/2011

I'm so unbelievably stoked for you, Tommy. After years of us talking about it, you finally were able to acquire. What an awesome collecting milestone! Congrats!

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 2/23/2011

I'm so, so happy for you, my friend!! A Grail achieved!! Congratulations!!!

Greg C.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 2/23/2011

Wow! What a sweet cover! Congrats!!!

Kin Wong
Member Since 2007

Posted on 2/23/2011

Um... wow... I can say my jaw actually dropped when I saw this. Loved all the AoA character designs, and these two are no exception. Many congratulations on obtaining your grailest of grails!

Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/24/2011

The best there is !

Cal Kronberg
Member Since 2007

Posted on 2/27/2011

Sweet cover! Very special piece! My fav AOA series as well! Nice pickup!

Don Raskin
Member Since 2010

Posted on 2/27/2011

Ah, the big hair Wolverine days. Seriously this cover is smoking hot. Kubert's work here is outstanding. Added in the grail factor and your love for this storyline, and this one is jsut a fantastic addition to the collection. Glad to see you were able to achieve the goal of getting this.

Ben Bressel
Member Since 2003

Posted on 2/27/2011

OMG what a piece!

Dean Abraham
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/4/2011

The age of apocalypse, was such an amazing story arc, there are a few covers that epitomise the arc and this is one of them. Fan bloody tastic. that is a major score, congrats

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 3/12/2011

Sweet cover! Big fan of the Kubert brothers, but I think I'm partial to Adam. Would love to get something by either one though. Congrats on this killer example!

Mike K
Member Since 2003

Posted on 5/1/2011

EPIC!!! Congrats!!!

Maria Coppola
Member Since 2011

Posted on 10/18/2011

Awesome cover, my inspiration to going out and getting my own!

Erik S
Member Since 2003

Posted on 5/23/2012

One of my absolute favourite images that came out of the AoA storyline. I absolutely LOVE this cover, congrats on an absolutely amazing acquisition!

Emanuele Peveri
Member Since 2011

Posted on 11/25/2012

I agree with you: this cover was one of the most symbolic and significant of AoA. Adam was at one of his best period. detailed, dynamic & very original. Keep this magic tight!

Mario B.
Member Since 2004

Posted on 11/26/2012

wooooooooooooooooow

Ryan Yac
Member Since 2011

Posted on 12/5/2012

great cover, the more i look around the more apparent it is that all the great AoA stuff is taken

Dimitrios Z
Member Since 2011

Posted on 12/25/2012

Absolutely the best weapon x cover. Kubert was the perfect choice for this.

Brian S
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/24/2013

Amazing! Great piece of modern comic history.

Edmond Yanga
Member Since 2008

Posted on 8/29/2013

WOW! Weapon eXcellent Cover. Thanks for Sharing!

COMIC PARADISE
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/6/2013

Can't get enough of this cover so I come to comment on it again lol

Alex B
Member Since 2008

Posted on 1/21/2014

Congrats for this incredible cover !

Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 6/11/2015

I bought this issue based on the great art with no idea of the storyline 20 years ago.Simply put a great score!!!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 10/31/2018

Fantastic cover! A true grail! Congratulations!

Robert C
Member Since 2020

Posted on 7/30/2020

I remember this cover! A gritty Wolverine -- he's finally with Jean, so he should smile more. :)

Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020

Posted on 12/25/2021

Hands down, one of Adam's best covers of all time.

JN 80
Member Since 2016

1 - Posted on 2/13/2022

Epic cover. Love your AoA collection

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 11/10/2022

For me, still one of the best covers of all time! Love the intensity!

Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 11/20/2022

I know I've left a comment before on this beauty, but I couldn't resist coming back to visit. Hands down one of my top three favorite covers of Adam's.

JN 80
Member Since 2016

Posted on 4/7/2024

Holy grail indeed. Phenomenal AoA piece

Chris Tressler
Member Since 2023

Posted on 4/19/2024

one of the all-time greatest. congratulations.

S Thomas
Member Since 2023

Posted on 8/26/2025

I'm totally jello about this piece. I love aoa story line. Congrats!

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