X-Men: Battle of the Atom #1 variant cover
Artist: Frank Cho (All)
25 Comments - 4,279 Views - 21 Likes
Additional Images:
White Queen close-up
Angel close-up
Ice-Man close-up
Beast close-up
Actual published cover
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DescriptionThe first time I saw this was on Bernard Mahe's website, when Frank had his first (I think) exhibit in Paris. It hit me like a ton of bricks but, at the time, I had no available funds for it and had to see it go.I later contacted Frank's dealer Steve Morger and inquired about getting a big ass (similarly looking) commission in case I'd manage to sell part of my collection to raise the moolah. He advised me that chances were pretty slim, but I went ahead anyway and started pruning around until I had what I thought would be enough. Fast forward a few months: I'm in Paris to attend Babymetal's debut in Europe and, being there, I head out to Musee Art Ludique for a beatiful OA showing: yup, this baby was there, hanging on a wall and making whatever was next to it look pale in comparision. Fast forward a few more months: Steve drops me a line letting me know that the owner is willing to let this go. I ask -again- what the chances for the commission are and, again, I'm informed that they're really slim, with results to be unknown until finished, which might be who knows when. The decision is then pretty easy and I tell him to broker the deal and get this to me. It's now hanging proud in my hallway, and there's no time I cross it that I don't stop for a quick look: all the different styles keep it interesting even though I'm far from being a mutants fan. The beautifully alluring White Queen pin-up, the pen work on Angel's wings, the photorealistic pencils of Beast, the Steranko-influenced graphics, hand-drawn lettering... it's all there and I love every square inch of it! Thanks Steve and Frederic! Also published on "L'Incredibile Marvel: 75 Anni di Meraviglie a Fumetti" exhibit catalog, 2015. Displayed at the "L'Incredibile Marvel: 75 Anni di Meraviglie a Fumetti" exhibit, Napoli, Mostra d'Oltremare, 2015 Displayed at the "Marvel: L'Art des Super-Héros" exhibit, Paris, Les Musée des Art Ludique, 2016 Social/Sharing |
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A. Hybsier
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 11/4/2014
I was looking at this just the other day and man... what a score! I have to say my favorite part might be Angel but the whole piece is stunning. Probably my favorite Cho piece! Congrats =)
Claudio BobuzArt 
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/4/2014
STIGRANDISSIMICAZZI!!!!!! porco mondo se è bella!
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 11/4/2014
That one's got it all! The White Queen panel in particular is outstanding
Frederic Contet
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/4/2014
Had I known you were a BabyMetal fan, I wouldn't had let it go... Enjoy it Enrico.
Enrico Salvini
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/4/2014
Frederic Contet wrote:
Had I known you were a BabyMetal fan, I wouldn't had let it go... Enjoy it Enrico.BabyMetal rule! And I still pity the poor French fans I bulldozed to get to front row @ Le Cigale... ;) I'm enjoying it all right!
Ankur J
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 11/5/2014
Gorgeous piece! Glad you were able to make it happen. Congrats!!!
Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/5/2014
Great X-men cover! Frank Cho's White Queen is the best that I have seen.
Alex B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/23/2014
Congrats Enrico for this incredible piece of Art !
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/23/2014
Great piece, Enrico. Real nice mix of mediums here. Frank Cho is a beast! Congrats!
Andy Robbins
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 1/6/2015
Like you say, it's all there. And thanks for the close-ups - they are so good while being so different. Actually, scratch that. Screw you and your damn purchase with the g-damn close-ups that make me think how much fun it would be to walk by this piece in the hallway every day... :)
Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/7/2015
That's money well spend - congrats on acquiring this!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/18/2018
Magnificent! I love how Frank melds together different illustration styles into one dynamite cover.
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/23/2020
Hot damn! Jealousy uncut. Baller status when you can afford a Cho piece. And a beautiful kne that seizes the viewer for a strangle hold. Beautiful!
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