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X-Men (Vol 2) #8 page 18 with Rogue & Gambit by Jim Lee (1992)

Location: ~ MARVEL COMICS - X-MEN & RELATED TITLES
Artists: Jim Lee (Penciller) , Art Thibert (Inker)

Location: ~ MARVEL COMICS - X-MEN & RELATED TITLES
Title: X-Men (Vol 2) #8 page 18 with Rogue & Gambit by Jim Lee (1992)*
Artist: Jim Lee (Penciller) , Art Thibert (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: PERMANENT COLLECTION
Views: 8092
Likes on CAF: 17
Favorited on CAF: 3
Comments: 21
Added to Site: 6/9/2018

Jim Lee's run on Uncanny and X-men was legendary for me and this particular issue near the end of his run was a favorite. Issue #8 has the X-men taking a day off, has Gambit and Rogue's "first date", Psylocke flirting with Scott to cause problems, then a Gambit vs Bishop fight, and finally ends with some origin stuff about Gambit and even Ghost Rider pops up. It was a great, fun issue that was very memorable to me. This piece is yet another in the sequence I have been trying to reassemble for years now. As a major fan of Gambit and Rogue, I decided this sequence was something I needed to put back together if I could and the obsession has grown over the years lol.

When this piece was at auction a few years ago on Heritage, I couldn't afford to go as high as it ultimately went for and lost it and it sucked. So when it popped up again for auction on ComicLink this time I knew I would have to go really hard on it to secure it because a lot of people knew I would be chasing it. (I got a lot of emails letting me know it was on C-link, but I knew that since it was first posted as a preview for the upcoming featured auctions) I knew this page would be expensive because of the awesome full figure Rogue in the first panel, but even I didn't know it would go so high at the end. But you have to weigh what it is worth now, what it will be worth later, and what it would cost later to get if I missed out again and the price doubled again. So I had a talk with my wife and surprisingly she completely understood and told me to do it. (gotta love a supportive wife!) This ended up being the single most expensive art purchase I have ever made in over 15 years of art collecting but I couldn't miss out on it again. I regret nothing, and am very happy to have added this page to the collection. :)

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Duke Fleed Member Since 2013

Posted On 6/9/2018

Not sure why you would mark this item as permanent collection? ;) Heck of a Jim Lee X-men page. Congrats!

REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO Member Since 2016

Posted On 6/9/2018

Very beautiful page, congratulations

John C Member Since 2014

Posted On 6/9/2018

No good ever come from a spratz. Beauty page.

Allen Bush Member Since 2010

Posted On 6/9/2018

Gorgeous!!!

Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
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Posted On 6/9/2018

Baller.

F M Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/10/2018

Very happy for you :)

Carlo M Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/10/2018

Jim Lee drew the definitive Rogue, and this image is reminiscent of the classic Savage Land version. Great page!

Some Collector Member Since 2017

Posted On 6/10/2018

Great page. Glad it finally found a home in your collection.

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/10/2018

Congrats on securing a treasured memory. That is what this hobby is all about.

Kin W Member Since 2007

Posted On 6/10/2018

Congrats on the pickup! I had my eye on this page too (love that fourth panel), but it belongs with the rest of the pages in the sequence.

Eric Callen Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/11/2018

Man... Shouldn't have read your description. There goes my trade bait... I don't wanna sell my GR page now!! All kidding aside, SO freakin' happy for you! So awesome that you have THIS sequence.

J L Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/11/2018

Beautiful image of Rogue!!!! Excellent purchase Dave!!!!

Raymond Bryan Member Since 2011

Posted On 6/11/2018

Congrats!!! Such a great addition and happy for you!

Ken H Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/11/2018

Congratulations, this is just an awesome page!

John Livesay Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/14/2018

Very nice!

Jeremy Radisich Member Since 2004

Posted On 6/14/2018

Ah, the days of polka dots and cut-off shorts--it all seemed like reasonable attire at the time! Congrats on picking up an iconic piece of X-Men/Rogue history--and double congrats on having such a supportive wife!

Jimmy Cawley Member Since 2015

Posted On 6/14/2018

As you now know, a jim lee xmen page is kryptonite to buyers remorse. congrats and enjoy for a long time!

FRED CRAMPTON Member Since 2010

Posted On 6/28/2018

A true treasure for anyone!

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/26/2019

Fabulous! Love that first panel!

West Stephan Member Since 2007

Posted On 3/4/2021

Beyond amazing! Such a great piece!

Alex B Member Since 2008

Posted On 6/28/2024

Wow ! An unforgettable page from the classic run. Absolutely breahtaking. Huge congrats for this phenomenal score and thanks for sharing this incredible piece.

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X-Men (Vol 2) #8 page 18 with Rogue & Gambit by Jim Lee (1992)

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