Uncanny Xforce/Dark Angel Saga by Esad Ribic (issue 17 cover - Archangel, Psylocke/Lady Mandarin) (2011)
Artist: Esad Ribic (All)
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DescriptionThis is a big one for me. Remender's Uncanny Xforce, the 35 issue run from 2010 - 2012, is one of the my all time favorite comic runs with the "Dark Angel saga" arc being the pinnacle of the series. Esad Ribic contributed 18 painted covers to the series. Glad to add a beautiful example of Ribic's work, one of my top 3 favorite covers from the run.Beautiful execution of the various blue hues with Psylocke in her Lady Mandarin costume and Archangel ascending to be the big bad of this saga. My goal has been adding a strong cover example from each of my favorite Xmen arcs. Many thanks to Frank for this piece. Social/Sharing |
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Kavi H 
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/5/2025
gorgeous cover from an all-timer of a modern X book run, congrats man~!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/5/2025
Kavi H wrote:
gorgeous cover from an all-timer of a modern X book run, congrats man~!
Marvel was in there bag for this one..Remender with Ribic, Opena, Billy Tan, Mark Brooks on art..sign me up
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 6/5/2025
Jimmy Cawley wrote:
A modern day love story!
Throw in a little shadow king and Age of Apocalypse...a perfect recipe
Myko Bato
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 6/5/2025
Beautiful colors and shadowing on this cover. Congrats bud!
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 6/5/2025
Psylocke had a extra helping of mashing potatoes. Yum yum.
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/5/2025
Archangel badness and Psylocke thickness. Winning combo! Congrats!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/5/2025
Nash of the Titans wrote:
Archangel badness and Psylocke thickness. Winning combo! Congrats!
Thickness INDEED
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/5/2025
Absolutely gorgeous cover! This is one of my favorites!! You found a golden art piece, huge congrats! This was one of my favorite covers from the DARK ANGEL SAGA, this issue is amazing and such a great way to honor this era. So happy to see on here, especially since we don't see very much from this era coming up.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/6/2025
James Dornoff wrote:
Absolutely gorgeous cover! This is one of my favorites!! You found a golden art piece, huge congrats! This was one of my favorite covers from the DARK ANGEL SAGA, this issue is amazing and such a great way to honor this era. So happy to see on here, especially since we don't see very much from this era coming up.
Thanks James. It seems like yoi hold this run in high regard as well. This and the cover to issue 1 are my favorites
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/5/2025
My lightsaber would have been lit up as well! The Ribic colors go deep and create that sense of solid figures in a cavernous space!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 6/5/2025
Now that a Disney owns both Marvel and Star Wars..it all makes sense!
David Kwock
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 6/6/2025
Epic cover! I really enjoyed this run; definitely one of my all time faves. Major congrats on acquiring such an awesome piece!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/6/2025
David Kwock wrote:
Epic cover! I really enjoyed this run; definitely one of my all time faves. Major congrats on acquiring such an awesome piece!
Thanks. This run and Snyder/Capullo's new 52 court of owls reignited by interest in comics after a long hiatus
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/6/2025
Sensational cover and one of the best of the entire run. Congrats, man!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 6/6/2025
Eranga Devasurendra wrote:
Sensational cover and one of the best of the entire run. Congrats, man!
Thanks Eranga. One of my favorite squads and line ups. Like your Kubert Uncanny xforce AoA cover
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/6/2025
I love how Ribic did Lady Mandarin's pale white skin and the choice of blues for almost everything else is wonderful. I was admiring it and thinking abou this when I began to scroll down and my face almost melted when I saw what they did to the color for the published version. Someone at Marvel would've been summarily fired if I had been in charge. Congrats on the acquisition, John!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/7/2025
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
I love how Ribic did Lady Mandarin's pale white skin and the choice of blues for almost everything else is wonderful. I was admiring it and thinking abou this when I began to scroll down and my face almost melted when I saw what they did to the color for the published version. Someone at Marvel would've been summarily fired if I had been in charge. Congrats on the acquisition, John!
I also really admired how well Esad executed the variety of blue hues in this piece. Agree the published version diminished some of his color work
J Millz
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 6/6/2025
One of my favorite artist pieces of all time. Love it.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 6/7/2025
J Millz wrote:
One of my favorite artist pieces of all time. Love it.
Thanks alot. Your Ribic pieces are awesome
Brian Lake
Member Since 2015
Posted on 6/7/2025
This is perfect - the colors suit the characters so well and this comes from such a good run of Xforce I think this had one of the best Xteams
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 6/7/2025
Brian Lake wrote:
This is perfect - the colors suit the characters so well and this comes from such a good run of Xforce I think this had one of the best Xteams
Thanks Brian. May be my favorite modern X run. Agreed the line up was top notch
Charles Dahan
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/7/2025
Stunning work of art. When Esad has the time to put into a piece, it's magical. The image pops out of my computer screen. Love it.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/8/2025
Charles Dahan wrote:
Stunning work of art. When Esad has the time to put into a piece, it's magical. The image pops out of my computer screen. Love it.
Thank you Charles. Your painted original art collection is phenomenal. Definitely one of my favorite pieces from Ribic.
VZA Victor
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/8/2025
What a fantastic addition to your collection! This might just be my new favorite. Congrats again, buddy.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 6/8/2025
VZA Victor wrote:
What a fantastic addition to your collection! This might just be my new favorite. Congrats again, buddy.
Thanks V. You and I both are big fans of uncanny xforce. The shadow of Psylocke's left elbow on Archangel's wings left me weak in the knees..Esad really went HAM onthis one.
Anthony D.
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/8/2025
Phenomenal cover from a phenomenal series.This image really captures the dark side of both (which, is rarely done this well). Congrats.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 6/11/2025
Anthony D. wrote:
Phenomenal cover from a phenomenal series.This image really captures the dark side of both (which, is rarely done this well). Congrats.
Agreed Anthony, Esad worked his magic on this one
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/10/2025
This has got to be one of Esad's best covers. A perfect piece. This on the wall will give you something to think about every time you see it. Beautiful.
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/10/2025
Beautiful cover John. The lighting effect of her hand/arm is so good. Congrats!!!! 8 )
Mario Losada
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 6/21/2025
Esad Ribic is an incomparable author, and this cover is an example of his art.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/24/2025
Stunning cover by Esad Ribic, one of my favorite painters in comics today. This powerful image is from the Uncanny X-Forece's Dark Angel Saga and it portrays the lustful passions of Archangel and Pyslocke. I love the dark blue and grey color palette used on this cover. It encompasses the dark passions and desires of the series' two lead characters. The only light in the painting comes from Pyslocke's psi-blade, and that can't be good. Absolutely riveting cover from a piovotal X-family series. Great pick-up, congrats!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/22/2025
Great composition, emotive, and look at all those color hues rendered from the lighting effect...EXQUISITE stuff. Congrats, man!
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