1 - Posted on 11/30/2021

I've addmittedly never even heard of any of these characters, and I don't see Magik anywhere, but I dig the Cyclops image. I have to to ask though, how he does he see without a visor and a big X stitched into the mask?

1 - Posted on 11/30/2021

Much like in A Silent Voice / Koe no katachi (on Netflix), the X on Cyclops' head has a meaning greater for him and the mutant cause.  He must resolve his inner and the mutant struggle before that brand or scarlet letter can be taken off.  

1 - Posted on 11/30/2021

After decades of collaboration, we've gotten so used to seeing only Townsend inks on Bachalo pencils.  Not since the early days of Generation X have I ever seen anyone else ink Chris.  This is actually the first time I've seen anyone other than Tim ink him, which is why the contrast is so striking and interesting to me.  It's almost like seeing someone other than Scott ink Jim.  Anyway, this is what makes art so much fun to collect and study.  Cool page, congrats buddy!

Posted on 12/8/2021

Thanks, Eric, and you absolutely hit the nail on the head as far as one of the absolute joys of this hobby; namely seeing the sometimes unexpected combination of artists that produce a result different from what we're used to seeing from them - a Resse's peanut butter cup of artistic goodness.  Chris had a bunch of different inkers on him through his 'Doctor Strange' run as well (John Livesay, Al Vey, Jamie Mendoza, among others) and it's always fascinating to see those originals.  Thank you, Eric, and everyone, for commenting!

1 - Posted on 11/30/2021

I can almost hear the muttering and talking from the background. What a cool layout concept for a new design reveal. I love the floated Cyke over his black out inks in the first panel and all those reactions. It's a neat choice to have most of the background characters out of costume, too. And those Vey inks over Bachalo pencils are very nice (if discordant to see, as Eric pointed out). Nice one via Kahlil, Jason. Congrats!

1 - Posted on 12/8/2021

Thanks, J H!  You're right - floating the main Cyke image over the rest of the page highlights it (especially over the black in panel 1) and allows for splashy imagery lodged in among the solid storytelling (like something Ed McGuinness - another master of the technique - might attempt).  A great storytelling technique, allowing for a sort of visual 'discord' as Cyclops's holographic self talks on over the conversation happening between all the students in the other panels, Princess Leia-like. :)  Thanks again, J H (and all)!

1 - Posted on 11/30/2021

Super pose and panel composition! Congrats Jason!

1 - Posted on 11/30/2021

Great page.  Cyclops looks like Racer X which adds a whole new layer of cool.  Grats!

1 - Posted on 11/30/2021

The Bachalo love continues unabated.  The lines bold and true.  The pose is fierce.  The pouches proud.  The brunette is cute.  Cyclops is ready to be a badazz.

1 - Posted on 12/8/2021

It's like a checklist, right?  Pose and composition - check.  Brunette - check.  Pouches - CHECK!!  Thanks always, Steve.

1 - Posted on 12/1/2021

Great page.

For many, the money shot will be the Cyclops image whose costume was indeed really striking and for me the testimony of his more extreme approach to the mutant cause under Bendis. Though I also wondered if the costume was not better suited to Daredevil for the obvious vision problems it would have caused. But hey, it's comics, right?

However, the best aspect of the page for me is all the kids and the "at school feeling" it generates.

1 - Posted on 12/3/2021

Great face forward shot of Cyke, and the inks are splended indeed, my friend.  Wait...why did I sell this to you again?!  ;)  Standout Bachalo page and it definitely is a sight in person.  Congrats, Jason!

1 - Posted on 12/8/2021

HA!  Although I'm not quite sure why you chose to part with it, I am sincerely grateful you allowed me to look after it, sir.  And as cool as it was to see it, the personal delivery just put the whole thing over the top. :)  Thanks again, K (and everyone). 

1 - Posted on 12/9/2021

Bachalo loves to break the panels, and this is a great example. Killer Cyclops composition. Congrats.

1 - Posted on 12/10/2021

It was a thrill getting to see this piece (and you) in person last weekend, man! Cyclops was right!

Posted on 12/10/2021

You're too kind, sir.  The thrill and pleasure were absolutely mine!  Can't wait for the next time, whenever fate smiles on me enough to allow it!

1 - Posted on 4/1/2023

Chris is without a doubt one of my favorite modern artists working in comics today!

1 - Posted on 4/2/2023

Love the full page figure overlay

1 - Posted on 5/25/2023

wow wow wow

1 - Posted on 7/12/2024

Wow! Killer page by Chris Bachalo and Al Vey. I love the juxtaposition of the massive Cyclops image over the various images of the students reacting to what he's saying. Their wonder and worry and, yes, fear is apparent on their faces. It's like what it must have been in classrooms everywhere on 9/11. Chris does an excellent job of conveying the varying emotions on the student's faces. And Al's inks are superb here, letting us understand the momumental challenges facing the student body. This is a memorable moment in their lives that Chris and Al help us witness. Incredible pick-up, congrats!