1995 Boom Boom Design - Adam Pollina
Artist: Adam Pollina (Penciller)
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DescriptionThis is a way cool piece of X-Force history courtesy of Adam Pollina. I adored Adam's work when it hit the stands and I couldn't get enough. In an era where everyone was attacking the X-Books with the Jim Lee "house style", he was part of a select group of newcomers that really breathed a new aesthetic into the books. He brought a leaner, design-heavy and fashionable look to X-Force in and out of their uniforms and I was HOOKED.Per Adam himself, this was done in 1995 when he was first told he got the X-Force gig. He did a series of these to get a feel for the characters and how he would like to approach their design. For Boomer (as well as the other members of the team) he would take their final looks in a drastically different direction but these initial sketches captured what he wanted of their essence. Adam was bouncing back and forth between Marvel and DC at the time he did these which is why the art is on DC Comics board. A new gem in my collection! Social/Sharing |
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Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 10/30/2023
Pollina well ahead of his times!
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/30/2023
Holy sh#t! What a piece of history indeed. This is the eXact surgical score we fans pray for. Congrats on landing this wonderful piece!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/30/2023
Gotta get that
Gotta get that
Gotta get that
Gotta get that, that, that, that, that
Boom, boom, boom (gotta get that)
Boom, boom, boom (gotta get that)
Boom, boom, boom (gotta get that)
Boom, boom, boom (gotta get that)
Boom, boom, boom (that)
Boom, boom, boom (that)
Boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom
Yo, I got that hit of comic art
You can get that face in pencil
I got stats rock 'n' roll, character flow
That Billigan whip, next level visual hit
My Adam (boom, boom, boom)
How the beat bang? (Boom boom boom)
I like that boom boom pow
Them X-Mens jackin' my style
They try to copy Pollina
He’s on the pen tip now
Love you 3000, no hate
You so ninety five and great
I got that boom, boom, boom
That future boom, boom, boom
Let me get it now
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/30/2023
I completely agree on the freshness of Pollina's style back then.
(for me it was his rendition of the Blob ;)
Cool find
Peej Sy
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 10/30/2023
Very cool pick up! My favorite part is the head sketch at the top, tons of personality and attitude. Congrats.
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/30/2023
You know how much I love the designs. Super cool to see this early piece from Pollina leading into his run.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/30/2023
Not sure if I've ever seen raw Pollina pencils before. Love the headshot at the top, but the whole thing is really beautiful.
Byron B
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/31/2023
Well said! Suffice to say, this is right up my alley. So nuanced and eloquently crafted. Every pencil line has weight. It’s hard to look away. Congrats!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/31/2023
That is a fun piece of Pollina history. This was definitely a breath of fresh air and he had some really great characters to play with. He also really revived BOOM BOOM and kept this lower tier character up front and ready for action. Great find, huge congrats!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/31/2023
That's a really fun type of piece, Eranga. I especially love the bubble gum blowing extra image. Congrats!
Brian Lake
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/31/2023
a very fun and unique addition, always jealous!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/6/2023
Beautiful piece by an amazing artist. Pollina did spectacular work on X-Force, and I'd love to see him do more mutant books one day.
Michael Benham
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/10/2023
This may very well be the most impressive piece in your collection, love it! One of the coolest design sketches I have seen.
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