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Amazing X-Men #1 DPS pg 2 and 3 - Nightcrawler Returns (Ed McGuinness pencil, Dexter Vines ink, Jason Aaron script)

Location: X-MEN Comic Art
Artists: Ed McGuinness (Penciller) ,  Dexter Vines (Inker) ,  Jason Aaron (Writer)

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Location: X-MEN Comic Art
Title: Amazing X-Men #1 DPS pg 2 and 3 - Nightcrawler Returns (Ed McGuinness pencil, Dexter Vines ink, Jason Aaron script)*
Artist:  Ed McGuinness (Penciller) ,  Dexter Vines (Inker) ,  Jason Aaron (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Double Page Splash
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 517
Likes on CAF: 6
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 12
Added to Site: 6/11/2021

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NIGHTCRAWLER RETURNS

Nightcrawler from his early conception and start in X-Men (GIANT SIZE X-Men #1, by Dave Cockrum and Len Wein) has been an all-time favorite of mine. His character was killed off an amazing 35 years later in X-Force #26. He remained dead for the next 3 1/2 years, finally “fell” from heaven and returned to us in the relaunch of Amazing X-Men #1.

This DPS is Ed McGuinness and Jason Aaron’s glorious return of this magnificent heart and soul of the X-Men, that we know and love Kurt Wagner aka Nightcrawler. The design and stylings on this page showcase an ethereal beauty that is heaven, where Kurt’s soul resides after his horrible death in X-Men’s Second Coming saga. Ed captures the rejuvenating grace of heaven’s territory, mixed with the complexity that is Nightcrawler (son of demon Azazel and Mystique) so perfectly rendered on this page.

Nightcrawler has always been a favorite of mine, especially due to his conflicting nature of being human AND mutant; being a saintly hero AND son of a demon; being Catholic AND living in a world where some gods walk the earth. I often relate to his character so often regarding his moral compass, with multiple sides pulling at him. I am very much a practicing Catholic AND very proud to be gay. I absolutely love seeing the internal conflict that this character is often put through and to see how he is still able to keep his faith and mercy forefront. I hope that is something that will be ever-present with Kurt for whomever takes him on.

Proud and X-cited to bring a page like this that represents so many beautiful facets into my humble collection.

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Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
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Posted On 6/11/2021

Nightcrawler like the rest of the X-Men are an inspiration for anyone who has ever been different.  That outsider feeling knaws in the back of your mind and you may find yourself ostracized from the rest of the hostile world.  This is especially true for the children who grew up and read the X-Men.  Even if what makes you different was being a nerd who read comics, these heroes showed that you are not alone.  There are others like you who understand that what makes you different is what makes you special and unique.     

JN 80 Member Since 2016
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Posted On 6/11/2021

Great dps . You can feel the emotion in this piece

James S Member Since 2017
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Posted On 6/11/2021

Beautiful image!

André . Member Since 2015
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Posted On 6/11/2021

This captures the lighter side of Nightcrawler perfectly. Great piece. 

F M Member Since 2005
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Posted On 6/12/2021

While I found that Nightcrawler's revival was a bit too "lightly/easily handled/justified (much like Green Arrow's back when), you can't fault Ed's art for not being spectacular on that series.

Rick W Member Since 2017
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Posted On 6/12/2021

Fantastical pickup!

John C Member Since 2014
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Posted On 6/13/2021

 I told you Krakoa, no trees in the hallway. Now get it out of here or I chop myself a new armor.

K Gearon Member Since 2011
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Posted On 6/13/2021

Great DPS and start to the Return of the Elf :)  This arc was so fun and I think it was to Ed as well as it showed in his art.  He said once that Nightcrawler is one of his favorite characters, and maybe his favorite design, so it was cool to see him do the character so well in this series.  Nice scene setting here for what's to come!  Congrats!

Waynerd Lu Member Since 2012
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Posted On 6/18/2021

Lovely piece. Sometimes the pieces that depict scenes of solitude are the ones that are most powerful.  It doesn't always have be smash, bang, boom.  Nightcrawler has always been one of my favourite characters too.  Great pick up!

 

 

Michael  McIsaac Member Since 2020
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Posted On 5/7/2022

One of the better mutant titles of the 21st century.  Cool DPS!

Kevin A Member Since 2019
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Posted On 10/21/2023

I've always appreciated McGuinness, but there's something to seeing his work in person that makes it click how he's truly a genius that knows no equal. I can't imagine how this looks in person!

Anthony Bryan Member Since 2014
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Posted On 1/20/2025

Wow, just beautiful. All the details in the scenery, and Kurt's face.

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