John Paul Leon: Earth X DPS

the results of more virtual door knocking on caf and today’s mail call… double page spread by #johnpaulleon (pencils) and #billreinhold (inks) of earth x no.4, pages 8-9, july 1999, #marvelcomics
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created by #alexross and written by #jimkruger, earth x was a series featuring a dystopian version of the #marveluniverse; and this dps depicts the stopping of #vibranium mining in #wakanda, africa, but #tchalla (aka #blackpanther), re the controversial activity, would like to be guided by the spirits and wisdom of the region’s animals who possess human speaking abilities;
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this series is jpl’s magnum opus; each of the 14 issues of earth x had amazing dps; and this one is a fine example with the black panther, storm and the beast; jpl’s cinematography is in full effect… from the top panels with candid, tight hero shots, to the bottom wide-angle pov;
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huge thanks to nick postic for making me believe that there’s great oa to be had from eastern canada;
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note: bill’s photocopies of john’s pencils before it was inked is also included