Mike Allred ---X-Statix 24 Unpublished Cover

Artist: Mike Allred (Penciller)

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Title:	Mike Allred ---X-Statix 24 Unpublished Cover
Artist:	Mike Allred (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	543
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Comments:	2
Added to Site:	8/16/2019
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Dissecting unpublished vs. published covers is a fun activity, especially if you can�t find someone who knows specifically why a change was made, which leads to amusing speculation.

In the case of these Allred X-Statix covers, logic dictates that the main reason to change here was necessary to match Iron Man�s costume in the series. That said, it�s interesting that quite a bit more was also changed in the final vesrion. The IM figure in the published cover is much more prominent in the foreground of course, and, changing the Paris landmark from Arc de Triomphe to The Eifel Tower fascinates me.

I acquired these covers separately, and a few years apart, but I remember the first time I saw the unpublished version at a quick glance I assumed the Arch was actually the well known Washington Square Arch in New York City which although much smaller, is actually based on the Arc de Triomphe (This piece of information has sent me down the Wikipedia rabbit hole --- but I digress.)

Avengers� New York�. Makes sense, right? Except when I actually had the piece in hand I realized that not only is the Arc de Triomphe on very nicely photo referenced, it includes tiny-silhouetted figures for some scale. Definitely Paris.

But that couldn�t be the reason for the additional change? Could it? No one said, �The Eifel Tower is more recognizable as Paris� did they?.... Would they?...

Regardless, I like some elements� of both covers, but if I had my pick, I prefer the unpublished version. That might be the �wrong� Iron Man costume, but the retro feel is cooler, especially in Allred�s distinctive style. And overall, the inks are more appealing to me in the unpublished version.

Oh well --- c'est la vie!

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RS 88
Member Since 2018

Posted on 8/16/2019

These are amazing companion pieces! Fantastic pickup

Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017

Posted on 8/17/2019

I'm with you 100%, my friend. I remember seeing this unpublished piece available from Mike's art rep way back when and I've kicked myself since then for not trying harder to get it at the time; SO glad it ended up in a great home (and that you were kind enough to post it here so we can all see it in glorious black and white :) ). Terrific piece! Congratulations!

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