Murray, Joe :: John Byrne

The X-Men #120, pg. 23 - Storm & Banshee vs. Vindicator (Guardian)

Artists: John Byrne (Penciller) , Terry Austin (Inker)

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The X-Men #120, pg. 23 - Storm & Banshee vs. Vindicator (Guardian) Comic Art

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Title:	The X-Men #120, pg. 23 - Storm & Banshee vs. Vindicator (Guardian)
Artist:	John Byrne (Penciller)
Artist:	Terry Austin (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	4,148
Likes on CAF:	18 19
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	25
Added to Site:	9/30/2013
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I was instantly hooked on the character of Vindicator (Guardian) from Alpha Flight! So much so that right when this issue came out, I created my shameless rip-off character called "Avatar"! On Avatar's first (and only) cover, I even swiped panels 4 & 5 from this page for my montage cover. So, this has always been the X-Men page for me!

8/24/18 update: I finally found the Vindicator rip-off character I �created� shortly after X-Men #120 came out. In 1979 I was around 12 and freehanded the whole �Avatar� cover, with the afore mentioned liberal swiping of panels 4 & 5. Now, it�s not clear to me HOW the X-Men were going to guest-star in the fledgling Murray Comics Group, but this was well before I knew or cared about things like licensing or being sued! :)

Art from 1979 - 11x17.

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John Livesay
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 9/30/2013

awesome!!!

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 9/30/2013

Great stuff!

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 10/1/2013

Last panel is all I need

Stu's Art
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/1/2013

Wow, a Byrne X-Men page; that's just awesome.

Steve Gumm
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 10/1/2013

Great character, indeed! Congrats Joe!

Ron S
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 10/1/2013

Great image/page from a great run. Congrats!!

bob fish
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 10/1/2013

it's a great page for sure ! always loved vindicator....and this issue....great last panel too ! congrats

Bill Roberge
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/1/2013

Nice page! Congrats!

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/1/2013

Classic greatness!

Mario Losada
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 10/2/2013

Fantastic page

Alex B
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/6/2013

Congrats on finding your X-Men page ! It's a stunning example !

Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 7/20/2015

Brillant storytelling and one killer last panel, what more can you ask for? Congrats!

Mario B.
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 12/30/2015

caramba carambita...fantastic page...

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 8/12/2017

I have a soft spot for Alpha Flight as well. So cool you were able to track down this sentimental page. Congrats!

Gene Park
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 1/26/2018

Lovely page from the run!

Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 6/7/2018

Superb example from the 1st Alpha flight story from John's classic run, especially the Storm panel !

COL (Ret) Churchill
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 7/7/2019

I must first apologize for a most truant post commenting on this page, Joe. This page passed through many owner's hands prior to landing into your collection and had some baggage. I am glad to see that it has stayed here for the last six years in your mighty Byrne collection. I must second add a query to your X-Men 112 comment starting all this Byrne collecting for you. Do my eyes deceive me that I do not see a 112 cover or interior page in your gallery and wonder when you might change this? Happy hunting!

Andy Robbins
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 2/14/2021

So memorable!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 2/19/2021

Fantastic page!

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 6/12/2021

The ultimate compliment is to copy or swipe an artist you admire. Avatar, indeed....I did similar and havea full colour comic I did of Judge Dredd and sci fi stuff. The innocence of youth before you know about copyright.

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 12/15/2021

One of the BEST pages in the book!

Dave W
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/25/2024

Whatta page! That last panel makes me want to turn the page right now!

Red Raven
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 2/14/2025

X-men by J.Byrne is very great - congratulations !!!

Ken Lomas
Member Since 2020

Posted on 8/7/2025

Stunning Storm! JB is always at his best.

Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012

Posted on 8/8/2025

Not much to say about a JB X-Men page that hasn't already been said, so let's talk about your awesome cover, done at the tender age of 12. I love it. It reminds me of Richard Comely's early Captain Canuck covers: Murray Comics Group - Comely Comics! Nuff Said!!

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