Bill Cox UNITED STATES
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John Byrne - Phoenix

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Artwork Details
Location: X-Men: Commissions, Sketches & More
Title: John Byrne - Phoenix
Artist:  John Byrne (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Convention Sketch
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2644
Likes on CAF: 60
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 35
Added to Site: 12/16/2021

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Description
Pencil and ink sketch on 9 x 12 folded drawing paper. Probably drawn around 1982 based on the signature. I'll never be able to own a published John Byrne X-Men page so this drawing will suffice! Very pleased to have it in my collection. Thank you, Anthony!

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Amir E Member Since 2020
Posted On 12/16/2021

No one drew Phoenix better than Byrne. Nice sketch Bill!

Davide G. Member Since 2009
Posted On 12/16/2021

Never say never, Bill :) And anyway this is a great piece to have!

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/16/2021

does your daughter really want to go to collage? then I guess this will have to do.LOL still any xmen character from John is bonus points for someone's collection.

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/16/2021

Brian Norton wrote:
"  does your daughter really want to go to collage? then I guess this will have to do.LOL still any xmen character from John is bonus points for someone's collection.
 "

Study of fine art like this is an education in itself.

George H Member Since 2009
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Posted On 12/16/2021

Love seeing Byrne's Phoenix especially an older piece like this gem.

Dave W Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/16/2021

GReat vintage Byrne Xmen - perfect subject matter! Congrats, thanks for sharing!

Brian G Member Since 2020
Posted On 12/16/2021

Really cool sketch, congrats!

Lee Harmon Member Since 2020
Posted On 12/16/2021

Adding a Byrne artwork of Phoenix is VERY special. Congrats Bill!

Romain Verlier Member Since 2009
Posted On 12/16/2021

Sweet Jean!!! Congrats!!! 

E DLS Member Since 2005
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Posted On 12/16/2021

A Byrne X-Men piece is a Byrne X-Men piece.  What makes it special has nothing to do with whether it's published or not.  What makes it special is what it means to you.  This is a fine, vintage, example with Byrne's signature linework on full display.  Congratulations Bill.

M L Member Since 2015
Posted On 12/16/2021

Really cool piece! Congrats!

Jeffrey Wedding Member Since 2009
Posted On 12/16/2021

She's a doozy of a sketch Bill.

Rick W Member Since 2017
Posted On 12/16/2021

Beautiful Phoenix sketch Bill! Congrats!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/16/2021

From the great philosopher Etsy:

"The Phoenix in times of doubt and confusion, it symbolizes strength, transformation and renewal.  For only in the ashes of who we were, we can rise up to become who we're to be."

or 

"Is it me?  Or is it getting crazier out there?" - Arthur Fleck

Peter Venkman Member Since 2003
Posted On 12/16/2021

Stunning Bill, congrats !

TAMD 1 Member Since 2019
Posted On 12/16/2021

Peak Byrne (1982) Phoenix. Love the pose. Awesome snag - congrats Bill!

Paul  Brzegowy Member Since 2010
Posted On 12/16/2021

Nobody deserves this piece more than you. Congrats

 

J. Sid Member Since 2004
Posted On 12/16/2021

So nice. Congratulations on landing this one.

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
Posted On 12/17/2021

Byrne baby Byrne!  Nobody drew Phoenix like Byrne, a fantastic score Bill!

Steve Gumm Member Since 2004
Posted On 12/17/2021

WOW! Primetime Byrne right there, wonderful example. CONGRATS!

Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
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Posted On 12/17/2021

Baller.

* bronze-is-gold Member Since 2007
Posted On 12/17/2021

Gorgeous Byrne Phoenix sketch. The dark shadowing of Jean's eyes definitely evoke memories of the Dark Phoenix storyline for me ... and it doesn't get more prime and better than that!  Congrats on adding this amazing piece of art to your collection Bill!

Eric Wenger Member Since 2012
Posted On 12/17/2021

That's a beauty Bill! Congrats!

David Askani’Son Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
Posted On 12/18/2021

Absolute Gem!

Kin W Member Since 2007
Posted On 12/19/2021

A Byrne Phoenix is a Byrne Phoenix, even unpublished.  Congrats, Bill!

Joe Murray Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/20/2021

Wow, whatta great vintage JB Phoenix (but my Byrne nose puts it more like 1976), congrats!!

K Gearon Member Since 2011
Posted On 12/21/2021

Hard to beat JG by JB!  Nice expression, and IMO, this is by far Jean's best costumed look.  Congrats, Billigan!

Ferran Delgado Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/21/2021

My bet is that it's pre-1980. Byrne refused to draw Phoenix once he left the series, the only drawing I know after that date is one Byrne did to Austin where he added a note commenting the fact that he only drew it because it was him. Congrats on owning it!

Ferran Delgado Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/21/2021

Taking a closer look, I even dare to say that it's early Byrne in X-Men. At the end of his run he drew her skinner, this drawing has too many curves, like Byrne's style in 1977-1978.

Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/22/2021

Beautiful piece ! Byrne at his very best !

Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 12/24/2021

That's a really nice depiction of most folk's favorite X-Woman!

Jason Hussa Member Since 2017
Posted On 12/31/2021

This is awesome, Bill!  (Love the sheen of the reflective gloves, as he drew in the comics...)  A really cool piece spotlighting a signature character (and, by extension, THE storyline) he may arguably be best known for.  Very special piece - sincere congrats!

James Henry Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/11/2022

Love this piece! Byrne's sketches from the late 70s-and early 80s are pure magic!

Hulk 213 Member Since 2008
Posted On 7/16/2024

Amazing sketch!

Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/6/2025

Beautiful, prime Byrne piece! Congrats, Bill!

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