John Byrne - Uncanny X-Men #115, pp. 2-3 (Marvel, 1978)
Artists: John Byrne (Penciller) , Terry Austin (Inker)
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DescriptionSometimes dreams do come true!Here it is - my absolute favorite piece of John Byrne/Terry Austin X-Men artwork. There is no cover, splash or interior page in the entirety of the Chris Claremont/John Byrne X-Men run - the greatest X-Men creative run ever - that hits as hard for me as this magnificent double-page splash from issue #115. There are only five full double-page splashes and two double-page spreads in the Claremont/Byrne X-Men run. What makes this one unique is that it maximizes the extra Bristol board space like none other, with a huge image of Wolverine doing what he does best; a looming, menacing Sauron; and beautifully-drawn figures of Storm, Cyclops, Nightcrawler and Banshee in the Savage Land. I love the way this DPS focuses on the main scene with big, bold figures and without overcomplicating the background with unnecessarily distracting elements. It's everything you want and nothing you don't need - it's simply sublime; comic art just doesn't get better than this as far as I'm concerned. Wolverine is the character that turned me into a lifelong comics fan at a young age and, for me, this is my favorite image of the character: in costume, claws out and doing Wolverine things! Details about the trade for this piece were discussed in this episode of the Felix Comic Art podcast: https://www.felixcomicart.com/podcastdetail.asp?pId=70 Social/Sharing |
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John Voytek 
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 5/15/2025
There it is...the crown jewel...massive congratulations!!!
Steve Gumm
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
There's wall power then there's
HISTORIC BYRNE/AUSTIN X-MEN WALL POWER!!!!
Lance Suarez
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Congrats Gene. Really great piece of art. The best!
James S
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Freeze and suspend CAF for the rest of the day. We already hit it's peak and it's only morning.
Simon Ma
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
As the man said: As good as any of the covers, and better than many of them.
R Berman
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
One of the defining works of its era, and its artist.
T J
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
You had me at one giant Byrne Wolverine, although the rest is pretty nice too :)
Simon Ma
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Correction: sorry; better than any cover, hands down. Congrats.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Que up Wayne and Garth cause "We're Not Worthy" :) - speechless level Byrne X-Men greatness. After hearing the story, we can now appreciate the art all over again. Huge congrats!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
In my Doogie Howser voice..that is LEGEN....wait for it....DARY.
Iconic Byrne dps
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Awesome Byrne DPS with Wolverine claws out, huge congrats!
Steve Lawrence
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Having seen this up close, it is breathtaking. It doesn't get much better than this DPS
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Promis yourself now that you won't let this go. This is a cornerstone to a legendary collection even if it's the only piece in the collection.
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Also probably my favorite Byrne x piece amazing that you own it! Congratulations my friend
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
An amazing piece, JB did very few double page spreads on X-men (and FF for that matter.) I would recommend listening to the podcast as well. Glad to see this on CAF.
David Kwock
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Really enjoyed listening to the story about how you acquired this beautiful piece. Major congrats on acheiving the dream!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Will keep my opinion of this trade to myself and simply say congratulations on what is possibly the only true one-and-done piece from this epic and iconic run. I can't help but shake my head in total disbelief every time I see this piece in a new home. Enjoy it for as long as you can.
Will Tervay
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
One of Byrne's best, if not THE best. Was great to see and hold it in person a couple of times when hanging out with Tom. Sincere congrats. Thanks for sharing!
Randall Glass
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Nuff Said! That's a helluva double page splash. Thanks for the nice scan too. Congrats!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
I thought this was in a certain persons collection forever. You must have traded something unimaginably painful to let go of to get this. Must look wonderful in the flesh.
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/16/2025
The one interior that will have even the most militant cover collector questioning their choices...
Chris C
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/16/2025
Worth every inch, hour, and ounce of effort to land. Well done in bringing it home.
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/17/2025
I think I was stunned for at least a day before I could comment! Going from the Sauron splash closer of #114 to this iconic magic was the kind of 1-2 punch mostly reserved to Lee & Kirby, and it defined the amazing ride John, Terry & Chris were taking us on, biggest congrats!!
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/19/2025
I'm with you: Best Byrne X-Men piece of them all. Obviously Wolverine is perfect, but man, Byrne one-ups Adams with his rendition of Sauron on this image. No easy feat. Storm looks perfect, Nightcrawler perfect....etc etc. #worthIt
Stanley J
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 5/19/2025
Wow, incredible grail piece!!! Congratulations!!! Great work pulling this piece out through a historic trade!!!
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/21/2025
Just a spectacular art piece by Byrne/Austin!!!! Huge Congrats Gene!!!! 8 )
andrew burton
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/22/2025
I can't stop looking at this page. I would never say one and done regarding Byrne X-Men, but I can't think of a better page. Congrats.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/22/2025
An amazing piece of artwork in every sense of the word - brilliantly, as you have pointed out, stretched out across two pages with both detail and broader design perfectly integrated together. Many congrats, Gene!
Daren Domina
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/24/2025
Gene!~ Very happy for you my friend on multiple levels! Congratulations! To acquire such a favorite piece must make you feel supremely satisfied (and perhaps a bit giddy in quiet moments). You know, I've been trying to collect my thoughts on this ever since you posted it on you CAFand although I won't fuilly succeed, I'll try to leave a comment worthy of it. It's indeed a fantastic and memorable splash that hits a strong nostalgic chord - classic Claremont/Byrne/Austin X-Men- wow! And it's a beautiofully drawn striking image to be sure (and that much more striking in person) - with, I agree with you, not a single out-of-place, exaggerated or unnecessary component, whether figure, background or word balloon. Looking up the definition of "sublime" yields concepts like "high in excellence", "exalted", "elevated", "lofty" and "quality of genius in great literary works which irresistibly delights, inspires, and overwhelms" - Damn. Sublime indeed!
Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/24/2025
Wow!! I mean to know someone actually has this grail in their possession is mind blowing! I have now words except ..you Win! This is the very best of what was best in my youth! Thanks for sharing
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/5/2025
A museum piece in a collection of museum pieces. Congrats, Gene!
Sam 06
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/15/2025
One the most powerful image of the history of comics. As you say sometimes dreams come true and this double page is a dream for all of us! Huge congratulations!
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