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Legion of Superheroes Homage to X-Men Issue 43

Location: Re- Legion : Covers & Commissions
Artist: Michael Maikowsky (Penciller)

Location: Re- Legion : Covers & Commissions
Title: Legion of Superheroes Homage to X-Men Issue 43*
Artist: Michael Maikowsky (Penciller)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Commission
For Sale Status: NFS
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Likes on CAF: 1
Comments: 17
Added to Site: 8/5/2011

After Michael's great Re-Legion work on Avengers Issue 53, I was anxious for more. Luckily there is no shortage of dramatic Buscema covers to choose from but this one with the original X Men fighting their arch nemesis Magneto (pardon the pun ) stood out head and shoulders above the rest

It is set around the Adventure Comics 369 storyline where Mordru pursues the Legion ( Superboy, Mon-el. Duo Damsel & Shadow Lass ) members back to 20th century Smallville. That allowed us to add in an old favorite of mine, Lana Lang in her capacity as Legion reservist Insect Queen..

I was not a fan of the old winged fez hat that Mordru wore in that story so we updated that to something George Perez designed. A ripple effect around the figure that was originally Marvel Girl and we add Duo Damsel to the mix.

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Michael is so painstaking meticulous but its pays off.He is a great guy to work with and his excitement is infectious. Its a great detailed piece that brings us back to the early glorious years of both the X Men and the Legion of superheroes...

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Marvel Two-in-One Guy Member Since 2003

Posted On 8/5/2011

Very cool.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/5/2011

Marvel Two-in-One Guy wrote:

" Very cool. "

Seriously cool. I suspect he goes to seances just to channel Buscemas work...

Travis Ellisor Member Since 2009

Posted On 8/5/2011

Love it! I remember the first time I read that story and you got a sense of just how powerful and dangerous Mordru was when the Legion had to hide from him in the past. Also I love anything with Lana as Insect Queen!

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/5/2011

Travis Ellisor wrote:

" Love it! I remember the first time I read that story and you got a sense of just how powerful and dangerous Mordru was when the Legion had to hide from him in the past. Also I love anything with Lana as Insect Queen! "

I loved the sexist comment by Mon-el when they returned to the 30th Century.."How ironic, that he ( Mordru) was folied by three GIRLS ! Projectra, Dream girl & The White Witch )

Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/5/2011

Awesome, just awesome.

Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/5/2011

This is wonderful. A superb choice of cover and artist.

Hart R. Member Since 2004

Posted On 8/5/2011

Ahhhh....takes me back to Vintage Legion comics! Awesome commish Aidan! (Pssst...MORDRU is the coolest Legion villain imo!)

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/5/2011

Hart R. wrote:

" Ahhhh....takes me back to Vintage Legion comics! Awesome commish Aidan! (Pssst...MORDRU is the coolest Legion villain imo!) "

You are so right..I cant believe i waited this long to have a Mordru cover !

Dewey Cassell Member Since 2004

Posted On 8/6/2011

I loved this as an X-Men cover and I love it even more with the Legion. A great idea, beautifully rendered. Congrats!

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/6/2011

Dewey Cassell wrote:

" I loved this as an X-Men cover and I love it even more with the Legion. A great idea, beautifully rendered. Congrats! "

Thanks. We had fun with this.It along with other recent commissions will be travelling to the Baltimore Con with me so you can enjoy it up close.

Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
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Posted On 8/6/2011

Beautifully done. Can't beat Mordru vs. the Legion.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/6/2011

Alex Johnson wrote:

" Beautifully done. Can't beat Mordru vs. the Legion. "

You should know Alex, you have a pretty sharp Mordru Vs the Legion by Mike Grell in your CAF gallery

Lloyd White Member Since 2007

Posted On 8/15/2011

Wow!! Another incredible homage--love, LOVE the inks here!

larry clay Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/18/2011

I love your choices for covers and artists, and this by Michael is simply stupendous! Fantastic addition to your collection!

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/18/2011

larry clay wrote:

" I love your choices for covers and artists, and this by Michael is simply stupendous! Fantastic addition to your collection! "

Thank you. Your gallery is pretty amazing. It was an image of the Black Knight & Aragorn that Michael did, which led me to my first commission. He is working on a Karate Kid / Comet the Super-Horse piece that is going to be stunning...this collection has grown beyond anything I ever imagined but artists like Michael make it so much FUN !

Will Cox Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/28/2012

Wonderful work. That was one of my favorite Jim Shooter story lines. Lana looks fantastic!

Carlo M Member Since 2006

Posted On 10/8/2013

Yet another amazing Maikowski piece, and he is such a professional! Great commission!

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