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X-Men Forever #12 Cover - Black Widow!

Location: GRUMMETT, TOM - X-Men Forever
Artists: Tom Grummett (Penciller) ,  Terry Austin (Inker)

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X-Men Forever #12 Cover - Black Widow!
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X-Men Forever #12 - Color!
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Location: GRUMMETT, TOM - X-Men Forever
Title: X-Men Forever #12 Cover - Black Widow!*
Artist:  Tom Grummett (Penciller) ,  Terry Austin (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2078
Likes on CAF: 14
Comments: 13
Added to Site: 12/8/2020

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One of the aspects I really enjoyed about the X-Men Forever series, aside from the art in the issues Tom Grummett drew, was the pairing of Colossus and the Black Widow. The relationship didn't play a big role in the title, in fact only being the focus of a short story arc, but with both characters being of Russian origin, why not?

Though I have to mention that even all these decades later, I STILL feel weird anytime Colossus is shown with a love interest while Kitty is also standing around. I still get that sense of awkwardness I got the first time it happened. I suppose that's a real testament to the great relationship Claremont created for Kitty and Peter when he paired them up all those years ago.

Grummett and Austin gave the Black Widow a great Romita-esque 1970's era vibe here and although I'm a purist who usually hates it when creators design new costumes to replace the classic ones that characters are most associated with, even I will admit that I really like the outfit Grummett designed for Colossus in this series. I don't like it better than his original one, mind you, but I find it has lots of eye appeal and love that it is Russian inspired in particular.

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Jason R Member Since 2015
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Posted On 12/8/2020

Great piece Ruben. I agree with you, Grummett and Austin really captured the Romita-vibe. The image Black Widow makes you wonder just how dangerous she is, and if it may be worth finding out.

 Steve  M Member Since 2006
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Posted On 12/8/2020

I really like that.  Thanks for sharing.

 Hart R. Member Since 2004
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Posted On 12/8/2020

I dig the flavor of this cover! :D

 J H Member Since 2019
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Posted On 12/8/2020

Drawing the Black Widow in her classic 70s style was a great choice. I really like the layout, too, and backed with that web. Another great Grummett piece. Be careful, or you're going to inspire us all to snipe all your favorite pages, Ruben! ;) Congrats

 Vik V Member Since 2016
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Posted On 12/8/2020

I love it!!! 

 Steve Lipsky Member Since 2008
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Posted On 12/8/2020

OK, Ruben, this is definitley one of your better Grummett pieces.  Really stunning and I love how Terry Austin inked Tom's pencils.  They work beautifully together.  And, I also agree that Natasha has a 1970's Romita vibe to her.  Just one question--are you going to leave any of this beautiful Grummett art for the rest of us to buy??  :-)   Congrats on another great addition to your Grummett art collection!

 Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
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Posted On 12/8/2020

Steve Lipsky wrote:
"  OK, Ruben, this is definitley one of your better Grummett pieces.  Really stunning and I love how Terry Austin inked Tom's pencils.  They work beautifully together.  And, I also agree that Natasha has a 1970's Romita vibe to her.  Just one question--are you going to leave any of this beautiful Grummett art for the rest of us to buy??  :-)   Congrats on another great addition to your Grummett art collection!
 "

Glad you appreciate the look of this one, Steve! To answer your question: As long as I can help it, NO. 

 Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 12/8/2020

Love all that detail!

Great looking cover!

 Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
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Posted On 12/8/2020

Ooooo, I love EVERYTHING about this cover!  Not much more to say than that.  Well done!!

 K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 12/13/2020

Nice montage-y movie poster feel to this one!  It's cool seeing BW paired with the X-Men this way - definitely rare!  Also really liking the pose on BW - so Natasha :)  Congrats on yet another GGG (great Grummett get)! 

 A K Member Since 2017
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Posted On 12/13/2020

You have so many great Tom Grummett pieces!  And this is another great addition to your extensive collection.  Congratulations! 

 David Askani’Son Member Since 2012
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Posted On 12/17/2020

Black widow is HOT!! Love this Cover. 

 Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
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Posted On 1/3/2021

Truly stunning, a fantastic Black Widow cover!

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