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X-Men Gold 23 cover by Jason Pearson

Artist: Jason Pearson (All)

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X-Men Gold 23 cover by Jason Pearson Comic Art

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Title:	X-Men Gold 23 cover by Jason Pearson
Artist:	Jason Pearson (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	882
Likes on CAF:	24 25
Comments:	19
Added to Site:	2/16/2022
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Here we have an incredible X cover by Jason Pearson.

This was a variant cover to X-Men Gold 23 despite the fact that it is obviously a New Mutants cover, Jason's homage to the great Demon Bear saga.

Now the first thing to say about it is that Jason himself was quite pleased by the result, one of his best according to him actually, not an easy thing for him if you follow him on social media, but complained that Marvel didn't even care to list him in as cover artist in the credits. Which is not something an editor should forget.

Now the cover itself is mind-blowing. Jason couldn't be more different an artist than Bill Sienkiewicz and yet this homage contains everything.

The fact that Jason used the maw of the Demon bear as a frame is such a brilliant idea. Written on paper, the concept would not be something one could imagine an easy thing to pull and yet it works so well. The over-extended jaw, the fangs, the nose, the wide semi closed eyes and all the drops of saliva are so many great elements of the overal composition.

Then Mirage, Dani Moonstar. He drew her as a teen, not a bimbo. I absolutely love her big braids and how she is respectfully holding her bow, like a ritualistic object, instead of the usual (tiring?) pointing at the reader stance. It gives an eerie calm to the piece. I also love how Jason highlighted the two arrows heads with his inks, leading the reader's eye down. And of course, the incredibly bold move of shadowing half of her head.

This precise choice plus the two native Americans zombies/demons/corpses/ghouls framing her inside the maw make for such a great mood. The piece is oozing creepiness.

From a stylish point of view, I love all the different techniques Jason used. Strong black inks, light crosshatching for rendering, broken lines (on the fangs) and splatter for the saliva drops (not visible on the scan sadly). With a strong nod to Michael Golden 90s period for the bear, one of Jason's biggest influences, especially his upper head.

The man is simply put a MONSTER of an artist.

This is my tenth and last piece of my 2022 CAF celebration. Hope you enjoyed it.

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Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 2/16/2022

I know you really like his work, but he's literally your FAVOURITE artist? The Golden influence is strong with this one! A very beautifully illustrated piece, no doubt about it. Big congrats on acquiring it!

Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 2/16/2022

I've loved Jason's work since his days on the Legion, and the continued evolution of his style has been amazing to behold. This is a wonderful cover for all of the reasons you mentioned in the description.

J H
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 2/16/2022

A true beauty! That is a spectacular homage to Sienkiewicz and New Mutants. He even dropped in the detailed Native American characters rendered in a different style to the rest of the page, like Sienkiewicz would do here and there in NM. And framing it with the Demon Bear's open maw? Yeah, agreed, he's one hell of an artist. On the list he goes. Great finale to your birthday week, Fred. Congrats!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 2/16/2022

I don't know who's drooling more, me or the bear ;)

Perfect capper to your 2022 CAF celebration run!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/16/2022

Loved Jason's cover run on X- Men. And I would be jealous if I didn't have my own. Great pickup, congratulations!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/17/2022

Amazing precision and stellar control providing some of the most intricate details in the areas that he inks around. The power of image. It comes across as it's own composition while evoking the past and honors the tradition of storytelling of the original tale.

James Dornoff
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 2/17/2022

Fantastic analysis to go along with this absolutely awesome cover. Pure gold, huge congrats on this great cover.

Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 2/17/2022

Beautiful cover, Fred - and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love the old school baggy gloves here, and with Dani flanked by the cadavers, her shaded eyes, and her calm in the eye.. er, mouth... of the storm, it also feels to me like a reference to the character's journey as a Valkyrie (via Hela's boon), which would provide a new calm (one would imagine) in the (literal) face of such monsters. Incredible composition and brilliant execution - the perfect piece to cap off such an excellent birthday countdown! Sincere congrats, F M! (*singing off key*: "And maaany MOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRE!" :) )

Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 2/17/2022

A great piece, highlighting Pearson's strength as a designer.

Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 2/17/2022

Man I LOVE Pearson and this cover just further cements why. Congrats on a great addition!

eewwnuk 1
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 2/17/2022

i love jason's work. congrats

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 2/17/2022

Fabulous cover by the amazing Jason Pearson!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 2/18/2022

Oh, man THERE it is. I remember seeing this for sale here on CAF, and half stepping in my decision making. And yep, took a tad too long and it was sold. Should've known where it went. You are a Pearson fan, right? ;) Seriously, though, huge congrats. Love Jason's take on Dani and the Demon Bear mythos here. Such a great unique graphic sense realized, and the execution? Tops. Color me green with envy, man. Dani definitely done right.

Tatiana TDArt Dykes
Member Since 2005
CAF Administrator

1 - Posted on 2/20/2022

very nice

Chad Knopf
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 2/22/2022

I too think Jason is just one of the all time greats. Incredible style. Congrats!

Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 2/25/2022

Not everybody can walk in the footsteps of Sienkiwiecz and get out with honors. Obviously, Jason did. Congrats !

Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 2/26/2022

You arent kidding. Theres something damn hypnotic about how Pearson amassed this piece. I never tire of art using the whole board too. Its just truly getting all the blood, sweat, tears and bang for your collection! Congrats my friend!

matthew reed
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 1/26/2023

such an image! the final colors add to the artwork i think (thanks for including it). you have so many wonderful examples of his work. i know i certainly covet mine more than ever. amazing stuff!

Gerry McDade
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 4/20/2025

I'd never seen this image before today. It's fantastic. Dani's one of my favorite characters. It's immediately apparent that Pearson was a fan, too. His depiction of her is so faithful to Bob McLeods original vision, showing her pride and modest physical proportions, while giving us a reminder of Sienkiewicz's best work on the series. I'm envious of this one!

I hope Jason has found the peace in death that seemed to elude him in life. RIP.

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