Xmen Second Coming #1 and TPB cover- Adi Granov/ Wolverine, Cyclops, Bastion, Cable, Hope (2010)
Artist: Adi Granov (All)
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DescriptionThis piece checks multiple boxes for me.I've been looking for a good published piece by Adi. I was on a hiatus from comics when Adi initially started doing marvel work. I remember first seeing his work on Xmen Second Coming (he did all covers) and being blown away with the cinematic feel. Xmen Second Coming is part of the Messiah Trilogy ( Messiah Complex, Messiah War, Second Coming). This cover is a good representation of this arc. Second Coming is the final act with a game of cat and mouse between Bastion (the hybrid of mastermind and nimrod) hunting Hope (the first mutant since House of M when Wanda whispered No more mutants)who is protected by Cable. Cyclops definitely shines as the leader fending off waves of Nimrods being sent from the future with Utopia being walled off in an impenetrable sphere. Wolverine plays a large role taking Xforce into the future shutting down mastermold, cutting off the waves of Nimrod. Then Cable makes a major sacrifice and Hope steps up at the end against Bastion. Social/Sharing |
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James Dornoff 
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 2/29/2024
This is a fantastic cover piece and definitely hits well for a representative history piece full of great dramatic nostalgia. Huge congrats on this one!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/1/2024
James Dornoff wrote:
This is a fantastic cover piece and definitely hits well for a representative history piece full of great dramatic nostalgia. Huge congrats on this one!
Thanks, Second Coming has been one of my favorite xmen arcs and a fitting conclusion to the Trilogy. Adi definitely left his mark on the cover art for the arc.
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/29/2024
Great piece. I really like Adi's distinctive style and it has only gotten better. This is an example of that. Great pick up!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/1/2024
Jared Simmons wrote:
Great piece. I really like Adi's distinctive style and it has only gotten better. This is an example of that. Great pick up!
Thanks Jared. While I'm also a big fan of Adi's painted work, he's definitely one of favorite pure pencilers too. I'm in awe what he can achieve with just pencils.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 3/1/2024
Jul-Kha T wrote:
One of the best covers ever. Congrats!
Thank you. All of Adi's covers for the arc were amazing, but I do think this one captures the story of the arc well
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/29/2024
Unreal pencil rendering, man, with many an X character getting the treatment! Must look that much better, and I do (vs some others in our hobby, lol) like seeing Cyke get some shine! Congrats!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/1/2024
K Gearon wrote:
Unreal pencil rendering, man, with many an X character getting the treatment! Must look that much better, and I do (vs some others in our hobby, lol) like seeing Cyke get some shine! Congrats!
Thanks and agreed K. Cyclops definitely shined as a leader in this arc defending Utopia on multiple fronts and making the tough call unleashing Xforce. Best believe when xmen 97 airs I'll be looking at this piece..."To me my Xmen!"
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/29/2024
If you're gonna get an Adi Granov cover, this is definitely the way to go! Epic!!
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 2/29/2024
That's not a good published piece, that's a fantastic published piece!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/2/2024
James S wrote:
That's not a good published piece, that's a fantastic published piece!
You are a bad influence, you were supposed to talk me out of it ;)
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 3/2/2024
Jason Richardson wrote:
Great Cover and story. Congrats
Thanks Jason...one of those rare arcs where both story and art were equally superb.
Jason Caldwell
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 2/29/2024
Everything Adi does is great- but this is exceptional!
GREAT cover- congratulations!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/2/2024
Jason Caldwell wrote:
Everything Adi does is great- but this is exceptional!
GREAT cover- congratulations!
Thanks Jason. Your iron man piece by him is great. I remember you reaching out early on in CAF to set up that commission many years back.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 3/1/2024
Evelyn Mulwray : It's my cover.
Jake Gittes : I said I want the truth!
Evelyn Mulwray : It's my title page..
Evelyn Mulwray : It's my cover...
Evelyn Mulwray : My title page, my cover.
Jake Gittes : I said I want the truth!
Evelyn Mulwray : It's my title page AND my cover!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/1/2024
Marcus Wai wrote:
Evelyn Mulwray : It's my cover.
Jake Gittes : I said I want the truth!
Evelyn Mulwray : It's my title page..
Evelyn Mulwray : It's my cover...
Evelyn Mulwray : My title page, my cover.
Jake Gittes : I said I want the truth!
Evelyn Mulwray : It's my title page AND my cover!
Achievement unlocked. Got that Chinatown dialogue courtesy of Marcus
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/1/2024
I've been seeing nothing but painted pieces by Granov for so many years that it's refreshing to see a pencilled piece for a change. Really gorgeous work!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/2/2024
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
I've been seeing nothing but painted pieces by Granov for so many years that it's refreshing to see a pencilled piece for a change. Really gorgeous work!
Thanks Ruben and agreed. While I also love his painted art, his pure pencil skills are some of the best I've seen
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/1/2024
Such a stunning cover and amazing what he can do with a pencil!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 3/3/2024
George H wrote:
Such a stunning cover and amazing what he can do with a pencil!
Thanks George. Agreed, the lighting and pure pencil work by Adi is so good
Brian Lake
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/1/2024
Fantastic early Granov, his pencil work here is fantastic
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 3/3/2024
Brian Lake wrote:
Fantastic early Granov, his pencil work here is fantastic
Thanks Brian, I'm not sure if this was his first ever work on Xmen, but it was the first time I came across his work. I remember bring blown away by his unique style.
Myko Bato
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 3/2/2024
I was really drawn in by the pencils and the shadowing of each character. What a good cover piece, congrats!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 4/8/2024
Eranga Devasurendra wrote:
EXCELLENT pickup, John! Congrats!
Thanks Eranga. Definitely one of my favorite Xmen arcs and covers
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/12/2024
Kavi H wrote:
craaazy good detailed pencils, wow! stunning
Thanks Kavi. I'm still amazed when I pour thru the different pencil strokes. Such a great command of shadow and lighting
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
Insane pencils. That's the thought that keeps coming back to me when I look at this cover by Adi Granov. Insane pencils. I look at the detail that Adi has included on this cover and I don't know how he does it. His Cyclops is strong and vigilant. His Wolverine is fierce and determined. His Cable is capable and gutsy. And his Hope is brave and forceful. And it's all done with...Insane pencils. Unbelievable.
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