Byron Hamm CANADA
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Giant Sized X-Men #1 Tribute 1:25 Variant

Location: X-Men
Artist: Ed McGuinness (All)

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Location: X-Men
Title: Giant Sized X-Men #1 Tribute 1:25 Variant
Artist:  Ed McGuinness (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1316
Likes on CAF: 13
Comments: 11
Added to Site: 6/12/2020

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While the book isn't out yet, I see the covers solicited and out in the wild now, so I guess its good to show this off!

At NYCC 2019 i had the chance to spend some time with Ed McGuinness, and discovered an X-men prelim in his portfolio - something he had started to play with for fun. The strong layout with Wolverine front and centre, the mass behind Colossus, Cyclops ready for action, the power of Storm and Nightcrawler right up front - how can you go wrong?!?

In a matter of minutes I knew I would regret not getting it, then it was just a matter of talking the rest of my brain into it (which let's face it didn't take long at all). A deal was made for Ed to finish the piece at home. Fast forward to early 2020 and I hear from Ed that the piece is being made into a cover by Marvel! A first for me! Shortly after that, we heard what book it was for, and again I couldn't be happier - to see it go as a variant cover for the Giant Sized X-Men #1 Tribute to Wein & Cockrum made me down right giddy.

Set up with Ed and his rep (at the time) Mike at MGA. Mike made the transaction seamless as always. And Ed, well he produced something that was beyond my expectations - as always. I'm a lifelong fan dude!

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E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/12/2020

Awesome cover!  And great move on your part to snag it just based on the prelim.

Vik V Member Since 2016
Posted On 6/12/2020

A monster of a cover! Congrats 

Chris Nordeen Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/12/2020

An awesome piece! A true gem in your collection.

eewwnuk 1 Member Since 2008
Posted On 6/12/2020

Great pickup buddy

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
Posted On 6/12/2020

Fabulous line up! Incredibly solid work by one of the friendliest artists around. Congrats!

K Gearon Member Since 2011
Posted On 6/12/2020

Wow, sincere congrats, Byron! Ed really went town on this with killer renditions of the classic X-men characters in their most classic costumes (LOVE the Wolvie brown and tan). And it being made into a cover is a big bonus for sure!

RS 88 Member Since 2018
Posted On 6/12/2020

ouststanding dude! love this piece - and good choice!

Inky Knuckles Comic Art Member Since 2020
Posted On 6/13/2020

Amazing, Brother!

Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 8/13/2020

Superb cover! Loved your story. Goes to show you gotta trust your gut! Congrats!

P T Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/2/2021

Magnificent cover.

Anthony Bryan Member Since 2014
Posted On 7/28/2022

What a great dynamic widescreen image!

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