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Michael Golden

Location: COVERS
Artist: Michael Golden (All)

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Michael Golden
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Location: COVERS
Title: Michael Golden
Artist:  Michael Golden (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 21957
Likes on CAF: 39
Favorited on CAF: 24
Comments: 71
Added to Site: 6/14/2006

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X-men vs Sentinels 18X23 The X-men Companion I 1981. I was picking up some original from Mitch Itkowitz of Graphic Collectibles back around 1990 and he asked if I wanted to see something cool he brought in for Kevin Eastman, I said sure and he pulled this Michael Golden out. WOW! I asked if it had sold and he said no, I asked if he would sell it to me and he said, OK. He even let me pay it off on time as at the time $1500 was more that I had in hand.

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ARTDROIDS.co.uk ARTDROIDS.co.uk Member Since 2004
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Posted On 6/14/2006

Absolutely stunning... Never been an X men fan, but Mr Golden's art is just unbelievably. I'm extremely jealous..... sigh...
Chris D. Member Since 2004
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Posted On 6/14/2006

Very Nice!
Beta Ray Benny Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 6/14/2006

That's amazing!
Rich Cirillo Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 6/14/2006

I knew this had to be out there somewhere! I always wondered what the Sentinels looked like inked black on the original since they were printed purple on the book. One of my all-time favorites! Congrats!
Scott Williams Member Since 2004
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Posted On 6/14/2006

Oh brother. You say not for sale, but boy are you gonna get hammered with offers for this one. This is a GRAIL for more than a few fans. Outstanding.
buzz zz Member Since 2005
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Posted On 6/14/2006

OH MY FRIGGIN GOD!!!! How..? where??the.....AAAAAAARRRRRRGH!!!
J L Member Since 2005
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Posted On 6/14/2006

This is unbelievable to see in black and white. Just absolutely a wonderful drawing. Thanks for sharing!
Chris Burnham Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 6/14/2006

Easily my all-time favorite Michael Golden illustration.
Craig Hamilton Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/14/2006

WOW!! ~ one of my all-time favorite Golden pieces!! How awesome!!
Michael Bair Member Since 2005
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Posted On 6/14/2006

If one "really looks" at this piece....you can clearly see it surely wasn't "Byrne", or "Miller" that influenced the artists of the 80's & 90's. "Michael Golden" is a giant in the comic art field.....and this cover is Fantastic.
John Bamber Member Since 2004
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Posted On 6/14/2006

Simply.... One of the best....
Filmore W. Bedwick Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 6/14/2006

Your collection is second to none. This cover is one of Goldens Best and most memorable(MY Fave) as well as one of if not the Best X-Men Illo.
JOE JUSKO Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 6/14/2006

Some of the most amazing line work I've ever seen!
Tom Coker Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/15/2006

One of the greatest pieces of comic art ever created!
John Dell Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 6/15/2006

Stunning. Speachless. Ow! John Dell
Damon Bader Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 6/15/2006

That is the coolest X-Men piece I have seen in years! Thanks for sharing!
E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/15/2006

Every collector has their favorite stories about "the piece that got away." This is one of mine. Gosh, it must be about 15-20 years now. I think I only missed out on this by 48 hours (if not less). Never actually got to see it in it's original b&w form, only the published cover. Now I almost wish I hadn't. There is a lot of truly spectacular artwork on this site. Some of it actually manages to make me envious. But not many make me feel like weeping. You've managed to make a grown man cry. I hope you're proud of yourself! =)
F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/16/2006

Mmmmmm.My wife is very nice if you wana trade? :p
Eric Callen Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/16/2006

Good Lord. Awesome! Hammered by offers is right, Scott. This is uncanny. (bad pun intended)
Icon UK Member Since 2005
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Posted On 6/17/2006

How can something so.... BUSY.... be so clear and well defined? Oh yeah, TALENT... Just astounding stuff from Mr Golden here, as per usual
BRIAN POSTMAN Member Since 2005
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Posted On 6/17/2006

...i remember buying this book in 1981...and being impressed with this illustration....i believe the cover was in color....someone should do an artbook on golden,and include this piece....
Y M Member Since 2003
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Posted On 6/19/2006

This is absolutely sickening. After seeing this piece, everyone is going to re-evalute their collections and look for a phenominal Mike Golden piece. You have single - handedly made a lot of collectors cry. I hope you're happy with yourself :P
Patrick Strange Member Since 2006
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Posted On 6/20/2006

Breathtaking... gorgeous... your lucky!
J. Sid Member Since 2004
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Posted On 6/20/2006

(as per Yoram, I am currently re-evaluating my collection and looking for a nice Golden)
Mike K Member Since 2003
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Posted On 6/27/2006

I wasnt even alive when this piece was drawn, had never herd of Michael Golden till three years ago, never wanted a piece of his...until now. SIMPLY BREATHTAKING!
TOM SMITH 30 year veteran professional COLORIST ! Member Since 2004
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Posted On 8/15/2006

AMAZING !
Ben Bressel Member Since 2003
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Posted On 8/24/2006

absolutely spectacular!
Spider Guile Member Since 2005
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Posted On 9/11/2006

How did I miss this one? One of the most highly detailed illustration I've seen in a long time!!! Axcellent craftmanship, as always for Mr Golden! Great masterpiece, indeed!
J. Hiroshi Morisaki Member Since 2005
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Posted On 10/28/2006

Wow! This really takes me back... I remember being jazzed about securing a copy of the X-men Companion book. ;-) I can't imagine what it must be like to own the original to such an incredible illustration! Simply mind-blowing. Thanks so very much for sharing it!
dusty abell Member Since 2006
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Posted On 11/9/2006

this and the "Marching Marvel Confusion" piece are the two most influential comic illustrations i've ever seen. they continue to inspire me to this day. i can't imagine actually having this up on my wall. you lucky bastard.
Danny  Tran Member Since 2006
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Posted On 11/13/2006

BREATHTAKING!!!.What else can i say that everyone else hasn't talk about yet.Of course this is my fav and a holy grail.Thanks for sharing.
Stephen Fishler Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 1/4/2007

WOW WOW WOW WOW
Renee Witterstaetter Member Since 2006
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Posted On 1/23/2007

Hey Guys--Good news. Vanguard Productions IS doing an art book on Golden. AND, of course they will include this piece. One of the best. --R.
Jonathan Mueller Member Since 2005
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Posted On 4/8/2007

... well with all that's been said I can only add, PLEASE give us a bigger scan!!! Thanks,~:)
Jonathan Mueller Member Since 2005
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Posted On 4/25/2007

I'm still just in awe of this piece!!! Thx for sharing, tis gorgeous~:)
Ken R Member Since 2006
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Posted On 5/31/2007

This piece is completely and utterly ridiculous!
Jonathan H Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/17/2007

Wow. Guess I'll throw another comment on here. It certainly deserves it!!
Matt S Member Since 2006
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Posted On 7/20/2007

That's when the X-men used to be GREAT!
Mike W Member Since 2007
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Posted On 10/3/2007

Absolutely beautiful!!!!
Doctor Fantastic Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 10/9/2007

I really love the background Sentinels!
T n T Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 11/8/2007

I am a Titans Purest, but given a chance I would pick up this BADDD @$$$$ from Michael Golden in a New York minutes.
Marshall G. Member Since 2008
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Posted On 5/18/2008

That is ridiculously good! I love those Sentinels.
- Artemaria Member Since 2007
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Posted On 1/18/2009

Holy mother of all things big and small! There are no words in the English language to express what I feel, but there is drool running down my mouth, I can't feel my body, and I think . . . I think I need a defribrulator . . . . Myocardial congratulations!
Robert Altamura Member Since 2006
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Posted On 7/8/2009

Sigh. Another great artist I am just discovering, who I don't have any art from.
Wesley Liu Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 7/10/2009

Look at the details and the lines on the Sentinels. Michael Golden is a genius.
Crees Tyler Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 8/14/2009

AMAZING !!! My all-time favorite X-Men cover... Just INSANE !!!
Patrick  Brooks Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 10/28/2009

Ok, I'm just going to add my comment onto the pile that this piece has...It...is...AMAZING!!!! Just AMAZING. Congrats.
Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
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Posted On 6/21/2010

Wow! I just stumbled on this one and it's incredible.
Terry Doyle Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 3/8/2011

The published cover doesn't do anything for me (the colors are horrible), but the line art is absolutely incredible! Fantastic piece!!
Rosco warwick Member Since 2010
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Posted On 6/1/2011

bad ass
000 000 Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 8/4/2011

This is GREAT
Dan P Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 7/1/2012

No new comments in a year, eh? Well, it's still freakin' awesome, in case you forgot.
Dimitrios Z Member Since 2011
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Posted On 12/28/2012

I'm sure everyone agrees that the worse thing about this is the for sale status lol. Well guys, at least we get to see it. This has to be one of the best X-Men pieces of all time.
Carlo M Member Since 2006
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Posted On 3/23/2013

I can't believe I have not commented on this one yet. This simply leaves me speechless..
Dermot D Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 5/12/2013

This image is absolutely stunning...WoW!
Olivier D Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 8/8/2013

Can't believe I never made a comment on this GEM! In my top 5 most wanted ever!!!
Filmore W. Bedwick Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 1/3/2017

Possibly the Single Greatest Piece of X-Men art Ever!!!!
Nick-le-Fou !! Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 1/22/2018

This one is incredible and a keeper. Way much better than with the saturated purple from the X-Men Companion.
Sean Wasielewski Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 4/8/2018

Pretty darn impressive. Truly a grail! 

 simone ravagli Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 5/1/2018

One of the very best X-Men cover ever. Wonderful!!!

 Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 8/29/2018

This is unbelievably cool! It was fabulous seeing it in person at the NYC Comic Art Expo!!

 Kirk  Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 4/11/2020

I love these old stories  almost as much as I love the art. 

 Jason Hussa Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 4/13/2020

Unbelievable.  A high-water mark among high-water marks.  Absoilutely incredible - congrats and thanks for sharing!

 P T Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 7/5/2020

This is beyond Awesome!!!

 Shaun Crowell Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 8/24/2020

I remember buying the X-men Companions off the newstand back in the day, classic cover! 

 Amir E Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 7/28/2021

Absolutely Fantastic!

 Phillip Hester Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/29/2022

I saw this beauty hanging in a comic shop for the incalculable sum of $400 when I was a kid. It blew my mind then and set me on the path from comic book collector to comic book art collector (with an ongoing trip as comic book artist between). Like holy writ.

 Steve Gumm Member Since 2004
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Posted On 1/14/2023

My jaw is completely on the floor... man what a killer piece. Micheal really shook  up the industry with his unique vision and immense talent. This piece shows us what heights his art was capable of rising to. It is one of his best pieces ever. CONGRATS!!!

 Jeff Singh Member Since 2004
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Posted On 2/3/2025

So this is the Golden piece that was spoken of in tongues at OAX.  It is magnificent.  Not sure how I missed it after almost 20 years on CAF and having visited your gallery many, many times.  Oh, I know, I was too busy looking at all the other great art you have.  

 Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 7/26/2025

eXcelsior!

 Jim Warden Member Since 2003
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Posted On 3/2/2026

Great seeing you at OAX 2026!  Like I mentioned to you at the show, this is one of my all-time favorirte Michael Golden pieces; after checking it out again on your CAF, it might possibly be my all-time favorite piece by him!  The X-Men team-shot is fantastic, but those looming Sentinels at the top take this incredible illustration to the next level for me.  Congratulations on a truly stunning piece!

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