X-Men #58, page 5
Artists: Neal Adams (Penciller) , Tom Palmer (Inker)
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DescriptionNeal Adams' run on the X-Men was notable for a number of reasons. It's hard to imagine now, but the X-Men was essentially the bottom of the barrel of comics at the time he took over.Roy Thomas and Neal took over the book with issue 56 and introduced Havok and Polaris, and (in my humble opinion) created an almost year of a great work. But in the end, they couldn't change the title's trajectory. Issue 66 was their last issue. As a result, X-men became a reprint book until from issue 67 until issue issue 94 (which followed Giant Size X-Men #1), introducing the all-new. all-different X-Men. Neal's work was creative, challenging the standard grid in ways never before considered to enhance action and drama. I've missed on pages before, but this one from Issue 58 showing Iceman and Beast in battle with a Sentinel hit all of the buttons for me. Social/Sharing |
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Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) 
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/23/2024
Hot damn what a page and what a interesting history the X-Men have had. Bravo!!
Amir E
Member Since 2020
Posted on 8/23/2024
Imagine if Adams/Palmer teamed up w/Claremont on X-Men from issue 94 and on...would have been quite amazing. Beautiful page Ron. Love the panel breakdown.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/23/2024
Not sure if this has been talked about by Neal in any of his interviews, but it would be interesting to know his mindset before, during, or at the end of this legendary run. Did he feel that he was brought in to try and save the title, or was it more like he felt could do whatever the heck he wanted since the book was probably going to be cancelled anyway. There were certainly plenty of bold artistic choices throughout the run (he took over with #56 by the way, not #58). But the same could be said with any of his Avengers, Batman, Brave & Bold, Deadman, or GL/GA work. In any case, his work with Palmer on those nine issues was nothing short of magnificent (#64 was Heck and #66 was Buscema). From a collecting standpoint, one could argue that there really isn’t a bad page to be had. This particular example, with its exciting action sequence and innovative panel design, is an absolute gem. Congratulations sir!
Ron S
Member Since 2007
Posted on 8/23/2024
E DLS wrote:
Not sure if this has been talked about by Neal in any of his interviews, but it would be interesting to know his mindset before, during, or at the end of this legendary run. Did he feel that he was brought in to try and save the title, or was it more like he felt could do whatever the heck he wanted since the book was probably going to be cancelled anyway. There were certainly plenty of bold artistic choices throughout the run (he took over with #56 by the way, not #58). But the same could be said with any of his Avengers, Batman, Brave & Bold, Deadman, or GL/GA work. In any case, his work with Palmer on those nine issues was nothing short of magnificent (#64 was Heck and #66 was Buscema). From a collecting standpoint, one could argue that there really isn’t a bad page to be had. This particular example, with its exciting action sequence and innovative panel design, is an absolute gem. Congratulations sir!
Thanks for catching my mistake! I had #58 on the brain. And, thanks for the (as always) thoughtful comment!!
Rich Cirillo
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/24/2024
E DLS wrote:
Not sure if this has been talked about by Neal in any of his interviews, but it would be interesting to know his mindset before, during, or at the end of this legendary run. Did he feel that he was brought in to try and save the title, or was it more like he felt could do whatever the heck he wanted since the book was probably going to be cancelled anyway. There were certainly plenty of bold artistic choices throughout the run (he took over with #56 by the way, not #58). But the same could be said with any of his Avengers, Batman, Brave & Bold, Deadman, or GL/GA work. In any case, his work with Palmer on those nine issues was nothing short of magnificent (#64 was Heck and #66 was Buscema). From a collecting standpoint, one could argue that there really isn’t a bad page to be had. This particular example, with its exciting action sequence and innovative panel design, is an absolute gem. Congratulations sir!
Hey Eric, Neal told me it was the latter. He knew going in that the book was going to be canceled, so he had pretty much had free reign to experiment with the book. He requested the worst selling title when he spoke to Stan so he could tinker with it. Their agreement was he could work on X-men first until it was canceled, then he'd work on a better selling book like the Avengers for Marvel after that.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
Posted on 8/23/2024
CLASSIC Neal Adams X-Men content, congrats!! I have a particular fondness for his X-Men run as well and treasure my page from issue 59. This is an amazing example!
John Voytek
Member Since 2008
Posted on 8/23/2024
WOW! What a page....the X-Men battling the Sentinels! Neal's Marvel work seems to rarely pop up for sale. Congratulations on this incredible gem!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/23/2024
Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! Forget Batman, I prefer Neals work on X-men. Unlike some of the other pages I have seen photos of, this one is not beaten to death by bad storage or display.
Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007
Posted on 8/23/2024
Y'know, I didn't get Neal's work on X-Men when I first saw it at @age 12. All weird angles and extreme facial expressions. Didn't take me long, though, to do a 180 and become a major fan. This is a great example!
DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/23/2024
Gorgeous! Palmer's inks over Neal are silky sweet.
Paul Michael Moon Rogers
Member Since 2021
Posted on 8/23/2024
An amazing page from my favourite run of any comic anywhere. Huge congratulations. And thank you so much for sharing it with us. WOW. Blown away.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/23/2024
Classic page! If you ever read the Neal Adams sketchbook, Neal shows off the thumbnail sketch of the bottom left panel and why it stands out in the design as something unique in foreshortening and power.
Stephen F
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/23/2024
An iconic Neal page with tremendous action. Congrats on a fantastic pickup!!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
Posted on 8/23/2024
Brilliant panel design and illustrative artistry!
Rich Cirillo
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/24/2024
Congrats on acquiring a Beautiful page! I love the lighting on the Beast in the second to last panel in particular!
F M
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/24/2024
X-Men was my intro to Adams' art so those contrived layouts are seared into my mind.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
Posted on 8/24/2024
A first rate example of why Neal Adams was the star in the comic field that he was. Love the action and dynamic story telling! congrats!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
Posted on 8/24/2024
Wow, a fantastic action-oacked page from this legendary run!
Chris C
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/24/2024
Every Adams X-men page I see makes me want to see more, and the fact that there are so few of them makes them even more special. This one, it's a gem. That panel layout, that kinetic storytelling pulling the reader through the page, it's a perfect example of the era, the artist, and what made him one of the most influential creators in the history of the medium.
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
Posted on 8/24/2024
Fantastic page Ron,such an iconic run,congrats !
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/24/2024
Really wonderful page. The bottom left panel alone is worth it. Also, as in addition to the dynamic composition art, Palmers inks here were a fantastic compliment to Adam's pencils. The composition is frenetic and gives a real feeling of a battle it's so crazy and perfect Great pick up!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 8/24/2024
Taking over the worst-selling Marvel title at that time did give Neal ample room to experiment... and he did that in spades! The "self-contained" punch-packing Beast on the bottom left panel is indeed one of the most famous example of his reckless attitude, which, coupled with his stupendous talent, but also by the terrific stories brought by Roy Thomas, created an instant classic by which all further X-Men adventures are still measured today...
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 8/24/2024
There are so many dynamite aspects of this page—the panel layout, panel composition, Adams' dynamic use of light/shade to heighten the action on the page—it's just so good on so many levels! It's a great addition to an epic collection.
Scott Williams
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/24/2024
I think this run of Adams/Palmer Xmen art is highly regarded and coveted, and yet I think it's STILL UNDERRATED! LOL! You got a great page here. SO MUCH to take in here, as it's such a dense page with detail and values (with masterful use of zip-a-tone). Thanks for showing it to me at SDCC. Always a treat to see these masterpieces in person.
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/28/2024
Wow, is that an amazing page, just Adams & Palmer unbound, big congrats!!
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
Posted on 8/30/2024
Such a dynamic page layout, and the uneven grid layout captures and adds to the tension in the scene as things bounce back and forth. Great example of what Neal Adams brought to X-Men (and the comics medium). Huge congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/5/2024
Phenomenal X-men page by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer! I love everything about this page. First of all, the layout of the panels is crazy cool compared to the rigid rectangles they'd been drawn in before. And the composition of each of these panels is wild! From an overhead shots to ground level angles to extreme closeups, every panel is different. And each panel is a demonstration of Neal's ability to draw anything beautifully. The superb inks of Palmer really add to Neal's pencilwork and help make the scenes come to life. The whole page is like a master class by two accomplished artists of how a comic book could look. Fantastic pick-up, Ron!
Nils E
Member Since 2014
Posted on 9/26/2024
Loved Iceman, should be used in New X-men, zip suits him so well. The Beasts fist exploding out of the panel is exceptional, when he had the classic costume before exploding with blue hair.
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/12/2024
Ron, I forgot to comment! This is an amazing Adams X-men page! And not one that we've seen before. Really a great one
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