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X-Force (Hickman Era) #24 Cover

Location: X-Men Original Art - Modern
Artist: Josh Cassara (All)

Location: X-Men Original Art - Modern
Title: X-Force (Hickman Era) #24 Cover*
Artist: Josh Cassara (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: Permanent Collection
Views: 516
Likes on CAF: 27
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 15
Added to Site: 7/13/2023

On the eve of the 2-year anniversary from when I initially inquired about the piece, I'm thrilled to unveil the cover of X-Force #24 by Josh Cassara.

I don't overly hype up my pieces often, but in my opinion, Josh's cover rendering of Colossus establishes an iconic modern image of the character. It evokes an image of strength & anguish that the character is carrying through issues as recent as this week.

I first reached out to Josh about the piece when the cover was solicited in July 2021, to find out he planned to hold onto it for a while.

A year later, he put a price on it, but I was still chasing certain vintage X-Men targets and, despite making a day trip to Terrificon to specifically see this piece, I held off.

In December of last year, vintage targets achieved, I reached out again and he put his Fastball Special (also in my CAF) in front of me, a piece I couldn't refuse. Not being able to swing both at the same time, I put plans for this cover on hold.

Viewing this piece as my top target heading into 2023, I finally made the call in January, as Josh announced his first show appearance of the year and my belief this wouldn't last through another Con season. Colossus came home shortly thereafter and I couldn't be happier about it.

Thanks so much to Josh for this one. The Big Fella has absolutely found a good home in my permanent collection.

https://twitter.com/joshuacassara/status/1616481363334688768

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M L Member Since 2015

Posted On 7/13/2023

The Russian Bear hibernates safely with you! Congrats - an amazing cover. Looks like someone I know...

Hobby Halbert Member Since 2022

Posted On 7/13/2023

Lovely!

Derek Crabbe Member Since 2020

Posted On 7/13/2023

Great pick-up my litte Tovarisch!

Tyler T Member Since 2020

Posted On 7/13/2023

Outstanding! Love the different techniques used, but you had me at the crosshatching.

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/13/2023

We all want to prepare you
The unachievable is going to happen
It’s the cover in my mind Cassara
Let this carry your character, wherever

Triggering the Colossus power

Removing art from exhibitions
Releasing complete freedom from con
Sensations of common sense will prepare
With this you will see every thing

Triggering the Colossus power

It says to you groovy for now
For now we know all
We know all
We know all
We know all

Ed M. Member Since 2017

Posted On 7/13/2023

Great cover Dan! Congrats!

André . Member Since 2015

Posted On 7/13/2023

Such a great image of Colossus. Congrats!

George H Member Since 2009

Posted On 7/14/2023

Fantastic cover from Cassara!

Duke Fleed Member Since 2013

Posted On 7/14/2023

Great art, and the background really helps this one pop!

Chris Snorek Member Since 2009

Posted On 7/14/2023

Russia clearly winning the ARMS race. Killer cover that I absolutely covet. Great pick up, congrats to you for sticking with it.

Carlo M Member Since 2006

Posted On 7/15/2023

Beautiful image, captures the character perferctly. I wonder is the beard steel too?

Michael McIsaac Member Since 2020

Posted On 7/17/2023

Powerful image of a powerhouse X-Man! Congrats!

K Gearon Member Since 2011

Posted On 7/19/2023

So good, man. Ever since I saw Josh's Colouss rendition I've thought he does one of best. And you gots a prime example here! Love the sheen rendering, and his expression...definitely wants to make you get the book to see what's going on inside! Congrats, Dan!

James Dornoff Member Since 2019

Posted On 8/5/2023

Did not see initially that you got this cover!!!! Huge congrats and glad if it's not in my hands to see it is safely in your hands. Love this cover when it came out and Cassara's work on this series is truly X-ceptional and a really great fit for this main title. Cheers!

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 9/20/2023

Wow! Gorgeous portrait of Colossus by the amazing Josh Cassara. I love the way he handled Colossus' metallic skin. Really iconic image!

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