Uncanny X-Men #258, pg. 9
Artists: Jim Lee (Penciller) , Scott Williams (Inker) , Tom Orzechowski (Letterer) , Chris Claremont (Writer)
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DescriptionI've never been into sports cards but I love them now. The previous owner of this beauty is concentrating on that hobby, and thus posted this at the most recent CAFCON. After some extreme, perhaps ill-advised, financial gymnastics, I was able to reach a deal with this excellent gentleman.As Burkey would say - JUBILEE IN EVERY PANEL! This was really one of the most perfect pages for me. An issue I had and read to pieces. The introduction of an Asian-American member to the X-Men was a landmark moment and here we have Jubilee in her absolute element, less than a year after she was created and defined now with a distinctive personality and really interesting dynamic with Wolverine and the rest of the team. Claremont has given her some absolutely wonderful dialogue here and the sound effects are amazing. On to the art - I don't quite know where to begin. The 1990s had just started and Lee/Williams were on a mission to prove themselves. They pull out all the stops executing these early pages. Scott Williams was kind enough to walk me through some of the elements at SDCC this year - Scott loves ninjas and I don't think you could ever find more luscious ninja gis. The art notes on the margin are likely from Lee. Scott also mentioned using screen tones a lot more before printing techniques improved. A tip of the hat to the way the art team laid out the panels. Jubilee's subtle hand break of the gutter leads the eye to the next panel, and the word balloons break the gutters again leading the eye downwards. Complex yet logical. Nice little peak a boo with the Mandarin in the last two panels. Just thrilled to bits to add this, for me, one-and-done Lee/Williams UXM page to the collection. Update July 2022 - My fine friend, Fisch, pointed out that the Primary image was pulled and used for card art in the Flair Marvel Annual 1994 set. Cool! Social/Sharing |
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Amir E 
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
Nice score! Great page from a memorable storyline. Congrats!
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
Ah, this was at the height of my college days X-title reading comic collecting indulgence. Nice example for a one-and-done indeed.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
As Burkey would say "Are you kidding me!"
Very sweet addition!
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
At last this baby is up!! Screams Jim Lee in every panel.
Brian Lake
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 12/16/2021
Such a great issue and a great page. I always think to this era of her being "Robin" to Logans "Batman", likely in part to the color schemes on this costume and a bit of the design. Such a wonderful page.
Migs DC
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
This one's got all the goods. Super sweet page. Congrats.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
I loved that trilogy....and it was incredible to see how Lee Williams were improving literally from one month to the next
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
You could have got a discount if you had worn your scary avatar mask. Nice page.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
This was when The Dark Knight Returns crossed over into X-Men. The influence is strong and so is the artwork that aims to take the same attitude with Jubilee representing the bright, cheery, innocent center for which the X-Men's dark tone will pull against.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 12/16/2021
Hey babe, I'd like to talk to you. Howsabout coming back to my room for a little Boom Boom?
Getting horrific flashbacks of tagging along with friends to dance clubs on Saturday nights back in 1986! 🤢
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/17/2021
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Hey babe, I'd like to talk to you. Howsabout coming back to my room for a little Boom Boom?
Getting horrific flashbacks of tagging along with friends to dance clubs on Saturday nights back in 1986! 🤢
Damn, I just realized I this is a Jubilee centric page, not Boom Boom. I don't know why, but I've confused their names ever since both characters were created. Everyone must've been really confused as to the context of my Boom Boom message, which is why I'm responding to it rather than deleting it. All in good fun, no shame in my game! All that matters in any case is that it's a great, action packed page with a superb 1st panel and who doesn't love Hand ninjas?
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 12/17/2021
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Damn, I just realized I this is a Jubilee centric page, not Boom Boom. I don't know why, but I've confused their names ever since both characters were created. Everyone must've been really confused as to the context of my Boom Boom message, which is why I'm responding to it rather than deleting it. All in good fun, no shame in my game! All that matters in any case is that it's a great, action packed page with a superb 1st panel and who doesn't love Hand ninjas?
Whichever one of us that hasn't used that Cringy pickup line in high school throw the first stone? No stones being tossed here.
Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
Great to see how jubilant you are to get this page....ok, not great, but I gave it a shot.
Regardless, color me jealous.
Christopher Daley
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
Amazing get. Huge congrats on adding this gem to your collection.
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
Love it! So classic--will never forget Jubilee sliding on the "Death Star" floors between the guy's legs. Congrats!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/16/2021
BAWSS mode...engage! Loved this issue and this is a special acquisition, bud...congrats!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/17/2021
Exceptional UXM page, great panels and page composition from Lee/Williams!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/17/2021
One-and-done: you nailed it, M L - this one has it all, from beautiful, detailed fine-line renditions of the main character, to on-page "studio film-flammery" with expertly applied white paint strobe "booms" ("ZappaDappaDO!") and strong "old school" inking on the hand ninjas (which in turn counterpoints the feeling of madcap "modern-ness" with all the striking, expertly applied zipatone). My favorite is actually panel 5, with the zipped suit providing the framing of Jubilee, building on the geometry and lighting of panel 4, ABOVE it. This is nothing short of a carnival, and Mssrs. Lee and Williams are not wasting a single centimeter of this beauty in their efforts to prove and define themselves (and the subsequent era of comics this thing burst out of). And now YOU own this. THAT is a glorious thing, M L. Sincere congrats!
Eric Wenger
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 12/17/2021
Whether you like Jubilee or not, this is a Jim Lee X-Men page. Nuff said. Congrats on this ML, this is a doozy folks!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/17/2021
I was on the verge of dropping the X-Men when this issue arrived and convinced me to keep reading. Incredible page from a phenomenal issue! Big congrats!
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
Yeah say what you will about Jubilee, she is emblematic of this run. This is a premium Lee/Williams jam.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
Huge congrats on getting YOUR Lee UXM page, M! I remember chatting with you about this one and it hit all the beats for you as far as an X-Men OR Lee example. Great splashy shot of Jubile & great action oriented storytelling!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/20/2021
So so good. Wow. Jubilee looks incredible. Congrats!!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/22/2021
Oh yeah, this is freakin' awesome!!!!
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/23/2021
I don't know how I missed you posting this!
That Jubilee jumping panel is seared into my childhood memories in all the best ways!
I loveeee this page. It makes me happy to stare at it!
Congratulations!!
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/24/2021
One of the best Jubilee panel pages. Also just a great Lee/Willaims UXM example!!!!
Clinton Tuazon
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 1/1/2022
You. Lucky. Dog. You. I'll restate it as well-- “JUBILEE IN EVERY PANEL!” And what sequential energy in each panel at that! Likewise, one of my fave pages/issues/gahhhEVERYTHING ever! Prime Lee/Williams. Congrats and thanks so much for sharing!!
Rafael Via
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/12/2022
You could already see here that the team of Jim & Scott were going to be Greatness!
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 7/27/2022
there is a super Jubilee fan on caf and i didn't see her comment. which is kind of a bummer. because i hope she see's this. as this is the perfect page for any Jubilee fan. wow
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