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COL (Ret) Churchill UNITED STATES
Member Since September 2004
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X-Men 112, page 23 (Volume 1) - First Realization by Magneto of Phoenix's Awesome Power

Location: Byrne, John (X-Men artwork)
Artists: John Byrne (Penciller) ,  Terry Austin (Inker) ,  Tom Ozechowski (Letterer) ,  Chris Claremont (Writer)

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X-Men 112, page 23 (Volume 1) - First Realization by Magneto of Phoenix's Awesome Power
Artwork Details
Location: Byrne, John (X-Men artwork)
Title: X-Men 112, page 23 (Volume 1) - First Realization by Magneto of Phoenix's Awesome Power
Artist:  John Byrne (Penciller) ,  Terry Austin (Inker) ,  Tom Ozechowski (Letterer) ,  Chris Claremont (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 3651
Likes on CAF: 10
Favorited on CAF: 4
Comments: 35
Added to Site: 2/23/2007

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When I read this book some 28 years ago, this was my first exposure to Phoenix since I did not start reading the new X-Men until issue 109. Much thanks go to Brian Peck for keeping me in mind when he sold it. John and Terry did such an incredible job in the last two panels with drawing what Claremont, he, and Austin would accelerate into for the next 25 issues displaying the fierce savagery of Phoenix's power.

UPDATE:
Yes, this page is no longer in my collection. Do not look to Alexandre Bihn's collection to find this outstanding page anymore. Carlo Michelini purchased this page back in 2018. I was the owner of this page for 10 years, and it brought me much joy. Provenance is nice to know for pages like this. While I would have to consult with Brian for the provenance prior to him, I can at least point the provenance back to 2002.

UPDATE, UPDATE:
It is amazing to build and to establish the relationships in this hobby. As I wrote back in my last update, this page has had two owners since I sold it originally to Alexandre Bihn. Carlo and I worked a transaction that enabled me to bring this page back to my collection after eight years. It is truly an honor when you can re-aquire a page that means a great deal from your sentimental youth. Grazie mille e tanti complimenti, Carlo!

Addendum: Since I posted this page many years ago with some fanfare, a sub-set of original art collecting has taken hold of our 'investment' hobby now. Without identifying the numerous collectors who have elevated birth and first appearance original art pages to all time highs, this page is from Claremont and Byrne's first opportunity to make Magneto understand that Marvel Girl did not equal Phoenix. She makes it quite well known on this page when she attacks as Phoenix. This one is a stretch, but it seems to hold some mettle as a "First something". As a result, I changed the title heading now that I have moved this to my Featured gallery section.

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COL (Ret) Churchill ( 3 )
Member Since: September 2004
Last Login: February 2026
Ebay Id: tentpeg06
Country: UNITED STATES
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Mark Levy Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/23/2007

Congratulations on acquiring this great piece...great Phoenix is hard to find!
Brian Peck Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 2/23/2007

Phoenix, Magneto and Cyclops, hard to beat that combo, great page from that classic run. No regrests on letting this go, it went to a good home.
Rich Cirillo Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/23/2007

Great page from the first issue of X-men I ever bought as a kid! I was hooked after that!
Disco Stu Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/23/2007

Amazing. Great piece Phil, and thanks for sharing it with us.
comicinkking. com Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/23/2007

Very cool page!!!
J. Sid Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 5/30/2007

My favorite page in your phone-book of artwork!
Arts Jluc Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 7/3/2007

Amazing, stunning, ...ing....ing etc etc
Matt S Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 9/27/2007

this is an incredible page! both the story and art are first rate!
- Artemaria Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 1/22/2008

A stunning and rare Byrne/Austin Magneto battle page with Phoenix. An excellent addition to your very very impressive collection. Big congratulations!
* From The Land Beyond Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 2/12/2008

Wow, that is phenominal.
Mike W Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 8/16/2008

Beautiful page!!
Alex B Member Since 2008
Posted On 4/19/2009

One of my all time favorite comic book pages ! Sincere congrats. If you ever feel tired of looking at it, don't hesitate to contact me.
Alex B Member Since 2008
Posted On 2/28/2010

WOW ! Already 9 X-Men pages by Byrne !!! And I can't stop coming back in your gallery to look at them, especially that one. Huge congrats !
Ian McCormick Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 7/26/2010

First issue I ever read. Love the art in it.
Michael  Mikulovsky Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 1/3/2012

Congrads PR a classic. I remember this series fondly. I was lucky & picked up the X-Men even way before the New crew arrived in 75. beautiful page. Loved your work over in Action Comics especially Capt.Marvel/Shazam!
Mark Levy Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/21/2012

Panel 3 is astounding!
COL (Ret) Churchill Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/31/2012

Mark Levy wrote:
" Panel 3 is astounding!  "
Mark, I would first like to thank you for both of your comments (one in 2007 and one in 2012 - cool!). When BP offered me this page at the SDCC 2003, I was immediately thrust back to my elementary school days when I first read this comic book. Panel 3 was so ferocious with my introduction to the Phoenix effect. Byrne and Austin crafted such an incredible sequence that carried onto the following page. I may one day post that page as well.
- Artemaria Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 5/18/2012

COL (Ret) Churchill wrote:
" Mark, I would first like to thank you for both of your comments (one in 2007 and one in 2012 - cool!). When BP offered me this page at the SDCC 2003, I was immediately thrust back to my elementary school days when I first read this comic book. Panel 3 was so ferocious with my introduction to the Phoenix effect. Byrne and Austin crafted such an incredible sequence that carried onto the following page. I may one day post that page as well.  "
Maybe that day should come sooner rather than later ; )
COL (Ret) Churchill Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 5/18/2012

- Artemaria wrote:
" Maybe that day should come sooner rather than later ; )  "
Check your e-mail account.
THE COMICART2003 Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 1/31/2012

I'm still rubbing my eyes. This piece it's unreal!
Alex B Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/31/2012

I've been coming back to look in awe at that page for more than 3 years now ! Still madly in love with it. Still one of my favorite pages ever ! And still had to leave a comment. Congrats again !!! And if you ever want to receive a crazy offer for that one, please don't hesitate to contact me.
COL (Ret) Churchill Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 6/1/2012

Alex B wrote:
" I've been coming back to look in awe at that page for more than 3 years now ! Still madly in love with it. Still one of my favorite pages ever ! And still had to leave a comment. Congrats again !!! And if you ever want to receive a crazy offer for that one, please don't hesitate to contact me.  "
I most appreciate the three comments that you have posted to this page, Alex. When Brian considered my offer nine years ago at the SDCC for this page, I was most ecstatic when he accepted. Stay patient, my friend.
Brian Peck Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 10/2/2012

COL (Ret) Churchill wrote:
" I most appreciate the three comments that you have posted to this page, Alex. When Brian considered my offer nine years ago at the SDCC for this page, I was most ecstatic when he accepted. Stay patient, my friend.  "
The stars aligned for both of us that day, selling this page helped me acquire a page from X-Men #8, first X-Men issue I ever read. Its great when we both get something we both will cherish for years
Alex B Member Since 2008
Posted On 6/2/2012

Sent you a private message on your caf mailbox !
j sly Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 12/9/2012

SO SICK!!!! Huge Congrats!
Dimitrios Z Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 1/20/2013

Byrne was amazing in this, every page was great.
Michael Hosey Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 4/19/2013

That is super nice.
Joseph Serpico Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 1/23/2014

Those last 2 panels could be posters. What a dazzling piece.
Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 8/10/2022

Wow! So I was just browsing my way through your collection and I couldn't help but notice you have one of the best collections of Byrne/Austin pages I've ever seen. One gorgeous page after another. I'm in love. Or maybe just in awe. My sincerest congrats on this page and all the rest. Kudos to you!

 COL (Ret) Churchill Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/14/2023

Bill J wrote:
"  Wow! So I was just browsing my way through your collection and I couldn't help but notice you have one of the best collections of Byrne/Austin pages I've ever seen. One gorgeous page after another. I'm in love. Or maybe just in awe. My sincerest congrats on this page and all the rest. Kudos to you!
 "

Thank you as always for leaving such a gracious comment, Bill.  I am humbled by this comment from one of the premier cover collectors in our investment hobby.

 Kirk  Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 11/30/2023

This page certainly has made some travels and happy to see it is back home with you Philip. It is truely a rare gem. 

 brian chew Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 11/16/2024

This was also, my 1st experience to Phoenix. It was the 1st time I actually read an Xmen comic. What an issue it was! Congrats as I randomly looked to see if soneone owned this special page as it was the highlight of the issue for me. Who is this girl who Magento ackowledges the power of Phoenix!

 COL (Ret) Churchill Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/17/2024

brian chew wrote:
"  This was also, my 1st experience to Phoenix. It was the 1st time I actually read an Xmen comic. What an issue it was! Congrats as I randomly looked to see if soneone owned this special page as it was the highlight of the issue for me. Who is this girl who Magento ackowledges the power of Phoenix!
 "

Thank you so much for the comment.  I purchased this page from another Premium collector back in 2003, and I made a tragic mistake of selling it 10 years later.  However, good fortune prevailed when the previous owner made this page available again a couple of years ago, albeit at a much higher price to pay than what I paid in 2003.  Like you wrote, I really enjoyed/still enjoy the raw drama for how Claremont/Byrne/Austin developed this page to show Phoenix's raw power as he took out each X-Man prior to this confrontation.  Only Wolverine was left after Magneto took out Phoenix on the next page.

 brian chew Member Since 2017
Posted On 11/17/2024

COL (Ret) Churchill wrote:
"  Thank you so much for the comment.  I purchased this page from another Premium collector back in 2003, and I made a tragic mistake of selling it 10 years later.  However, good fortune prevailed when the previous owner made this page available again a couple of years ago, albeit at a much higher price to pay than what I paid in 2003.  Like you wrote, I really enjoyed/still enjoy the raw drama for how Claremont/Byrne/Austin developed this page to show Phoenix's raw power as he took out each X-Man prior to this confrontation.  Only Wolverine was left after Magneto took out Phoenix on the next page.
 "

Not many get a second chance so Im so glad you to add it back.  After I read this story I was dying to read #113.  I was only 12 and I know its hard to believe but was not able to get a hold of 113 till 5 years later while reading 112 over and over again.  Layton and Perez for the cover with Wolvie holding his own arm or impaling himself!

 Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
Posted On 12/13/2024

The 1st X-Men book I ever bought.  I SO wanted her to just blow Magneto away.  That's how I would have written it.  That's also why my stories are too short!

Congratulations on owning this Byrne beauty!

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