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DescriptionCover dated September 1986.Classic X-Men was my first exposure to the wonderful world of Claremont and Cockrum’s X-Men. Copies of the original back issues were way beyond my budget as a 9 year-old kid when this book came out, so the reprints in Classic X-Men were a godsend to me. The new stories by Claremont and John Bolton at the back of the books were icing on the cake. I must have read issue #1 a dozen times the first week it hit the stands. Even as a kid I appreciated the beauty of Bolton’s art, as I realized his work was different (more grown up?) than what I seeing in the other books I was buying at the time. The interaction between Professor X and Jean at the end of the issue was particularly poignant, although I loved every single page by Bolton. I’m grateful that I’ve been able to pick up a page from another comic book book that was key to the development of my love for the art form. Social/Sharing |
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Dave W 
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/10/2023
Classic Classic X-,men page! I like how the shadow forms an X in the last panel. Congrats!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/10/2023
I first noticed Bolton's work thanks to his stories on Classic X-Men and my admiration has steadily grown since then. Congrats on this beautiful and so significant page!
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/10/2023
From the very first issue?? Big gratz!
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/10/2023
The shadow play here is so much more effective in black and white. Great piece.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 8/10/2023
Showing Jean’s mind in the quiet Bolton line
You know that I bought it
Bad, bad boy
Brings me joy with a price
You know that I sought it
X in shadows, from the window
I'm always reading for who to be mutant heroes
Logan’s not so nice, Angels rolls his eyes
What doesn't kill me, brings Jean back for more
And it's new, attraction to Wolvie
It's blue, the feeling from Scott
And it's ooh, whoa, oh
He’s a cruel Summers
It's cool, that's what I tell him
No rules, he made her a Goblin
But ooh, whoa oh
He's a cruel Summers
With you
Shave your head now
In the glow of the morning dawn scene
In the timing
You say that I'll just screw it up in these trying times
Jean is quitting
So cut his headlights, Summers with slice
I'm always waiting for Wolve just to cut through his bone
Logan brings the fight, Angel rolls his eyes
And if he bleeds, he'll be the last to know
Oh, it's new, attraction to Wolvie
It's true, the feeling I've got
And it's ooh, whoa, oh
He’s a cruel Summers
It's cruel, that's what I tell him
No rules abandoning Nathan
But ooh, whoa, oh
He's a cruel Summers
With you
I'm drunk with the words of Claremont
And I cried like a baby coming home with the art (oh)
Said, "I'm fine, " but it wasn't true
I just wanna read reprints from those issues
And I read it through ‘cause the artwork’s great
Every night this summer just to seal my fate (oh)
And I screamed for the price that it's worth
"I love you, " ain't that the best thing a dealer’s heard?
He looks up grinning like a devil
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 8/10/2023
Marcus Wai wrote:
Showing Jean’s mind in the quiet Bolton line
You know that I bought it
Bad, bad boy
Brings me joy with a price
You know that I sought it
X in shadows, from the window
I'm always reading for who to be mutant heroes
Logan’s not so nice, Angels rolls his eyes
What doesn't kill me, brings Jean back for more
And it's new, attraction to Wolvie
It's blue, the feeling from Scott
And it's ooh, whoa, oh
He’s a cruel Summers
It's cool, that's what I tell him
No rules, he made her a Goblin
But ooh, whoa oh
He's a cruel Summers
With you
Shave your head now
In the glow of the morning dawn scene
In the timing
You say that I'll just screw it up in these trying times
Jean is quitting
So cut his headlights, Summers with slice
I'm always waiting for Wolve just to cut through his bone
Logan brings the fight, Angel rolls his eyes
And if he bleeds, he'll be the last to know
Oh, it's new, attraction to Wolvie
It's true, the feeling I've got
And it's ooh, whoa, oh
He’s a cruel Summers
It's cruel, that's what I tell him
No rules abandoning Nathan
But ooh, whoa, oh
He's a cruel Summers
With you
I'm drunk with the words of Claremont
And I cried like a baby coming home with the art (oh)
Said, "I'm fine, " but it wasn't true
I just wanna read reprints from those issues
And I read it through ‘cause the artwork’s great
Every night this summer just to seal my fate (oh)
And I screamed for the price that it's worth
"I love you, " ain't that the best thing a dealer’s heard?
He looks up grinning like a devil
On Earth-616, Taylor dated Logan after John Mayer and later wrote multiple breakup songs about her "mystery man with the laser eyes."
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/10/2023
Bolton magic! A beautiful page with no words needed.
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 8/10/2023
These Bolton back-ups definitely eased the pain of buying a reprint book. So good.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/10/2023
So happy for you for getting another significant page from your childhood reading experiences. And this is truly a gem, with beautiful art and really interesting dialogue & insights into Jean and her emotions. Congrats!!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/11/2023
Superb latout and storytelling!!!! X-tremely beautiful!
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/11/2023
I love the subtle lines...they give such a sense of gentle-ness to the scene. And yet so much weight. Congrats!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/11/2023
John Bolton's fine line always drew me in as a reader. Even on a quiet page, the expressions and character poses draw you in. A real beauty, my friend!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 8/11/2023
Beautiful page full of subtle interaction. No need for words, really...
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/11/2023
Never read this, but may have to check it out. I like that more subdued look, particularly for this quieter scene. And a gorgeous profile shot in that last panel. Congrats!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/11/2023
K Gearon wrote:
Never read this, but may have to check it out. I like that more subdued look, particularly for this quieter scene. And a gorgeous profile shot in that last panel. Congrats!
Marvel put out an X-Men Classic Omnibus a few years ago with all of the Bolton backup stories and all other supplemental materials from the Classic X-Men series. Definitely worth checking out if it's still in print.
Andy Wurst
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/11/2023
Great page - somehow feels super modern and not close to 40 years old.
Michael Cross
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/12/2023
Congrats MIchael. Classic X-Men was also instrumental in my intro to comics, Marvel, and the X-Men. And the Bolton back ups were so different and character driven - I fell in love with the X-Men then.. I've managed to snag one from issue #13 and it means a lot to me, like this page does for you.
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/15/2023
Great looking page but I love how meaningful this is to you!
Alex B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/22/2024
Insanely beautiful page from the classic 1st issue. Congrats for this phenomenal piece !
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