Uncanny X-Men 284, Pg 30 - Whilce Portacio
Artists: Whilce Portacio (Penciller) , Whilce Portacio (Inker)
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DescriptionI'm just giddy about this latest addition to my collection. I love Whilce's work on this book. At the risk of having a mob form on me, I was more of a Whilce fan during this era than I was a Jim Lee fan.The image of Bishop on this page is my absolute favorite visual of his run (and possibly ever). Prior to getting this page, I couldn't really put a finger on why. There are 3 credited inkers on this issue - Scott Williams, Art Thibert and Karl Alstaetter. I was fairly positive that this wasn't Scott's work so I reached out to Karl to see if he could shed some light. Karl cleared up that it wasn't him either but said he recalls it was Whilce (uncredited). So I reached out to Jo and Whilce and sure enough, they confirmed he penciled AND inked this page himself. So glory, glory...this is an all-Whilce page which also solved the mystery of why I gravitated so much to this image when I was younger. I cannot accurately or eloquently express how much of a nostalgic and artistic thrill this page is for me. Social/Sharing |
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Brian Lake 
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/5/2023
fantastic, this is WHILCE at his best! Fantastic addition. Keeping everyone jealous on this one.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 12/5/2023
I want Whilce I gotta pay
So I'ma gon' work, work, work for the page
I want pouch and neckerchief
So I'ma gon' make sure worthy XSE
I want Whilce
All these Fitzroy up my neck
We looking art about
All the Mutant kids run around
I can hear that Bishop growl
There's a time line out
And my world just keep on howlin'
Said Eranga sell these if the Portacio worth fifty thousand
Fifty thousand? Ah damn, ah damn, ah damn, ah damn
Oh man, X-Men, X-Men, X-Men
Ah damn, mutant, ah damn, mutant
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/5/2023
Absolutely gorgeous page, fully representative of 90's X-Men style and I love it. Congrats!!
Duke Fleed
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 12/5/2023
Didn't see this one coming. Hopefully you got to keep your house!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
3 - Posted on 12/5/2023
Duke Fleed wrote:
Didn't see this one coming. Hopefully you got to keep your house!
Haha the house is still intact I'm happy to say!
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/5/2023
Masterclass!!! A true glory shot of the "Last X-Man". Congrats!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
"I cannot accurately or eloquently express how much of a nostalgic and artistic thrill this page is for me."
Uh, you actually just did! Congrats, man, it is a stunningly beautiful page!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
Great early Bishop piece, that half splash lower panel is truly an Uncanny image from that era.
Tangled Web Art
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
Magical stuff, inked by Whilce Portacio himself makes this one even more spcial
Rabid Ferret
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
Epic page!!! And Whilce inks are always awesome. Congrats on a true gem!!!
Migs DC
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
Holy Moley! What a memorable page. Congrats buddy.
Matt Dicke
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
Wow you sly fox hitting a grand slam at the end of the year. Talk about a top teir piece. Can't get more 90's x-men iconic than this page, and an all-Whilce page, and a full figure Bishop!! Damn, look at all those slick feathering lines. Definitely a highlight in any collection but, your's already has a lot of show stoppers so it just goes to show how impressive this one is. Congrats.
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
I love this! And also a big proponent of one artist pure pages congrats !
Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
Historic (2nd app of Bishop) and visually stunning...2 great tastes that go great together. Congrats on getting a great piece for your collection.
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
I think this is a sign you should grow your hair out! I'll bring you the bandana to Heroes next year. But in all seriousness, this is an epic Bishop page!!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
George H wrote:
I think this is a sign you should grow your hair out! I'll bring you the bandana to Heroes next year. But in all seriousness, this is an epic Bishop page!!
DEAL!!! But there'll be a lotta disappointed Psylocke fans...
Kasra Ghanbari
Member Since 2004
CAF Administrator
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
Tremendous! Congratulations!!
Rafael Via
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
Great page! Lots of spotted blacks, which is Whilce's style, but was not really allowed back then by the editors. They wanted to see hatching instead.
I suppose he got away with it this time because of the theme of the page (corpse in a dark barn) and deadlines (this being page 30).
PS I was also more into Whilce's art than Jim's.
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
Rafael Via wrote:
Great page! Lots of spotted blacks, which is Whilce's style, but was not really allowed back then by the editors. They wanted to see hatching instead.
I suppose he got away with it this time because of the theme of the page (corpse in a dark barn) and deadlines (this being page 30).
PS I was also more into Whilce's art than Jim's.
High five, dude! I also really love his rendering of the tree line. Almost completely obscured by word balloons on the published page.
Rafael Via
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/7/2023
Eranga Devasurendra wrote:
High five, dude! I also really love his rendering of the tree line. Almost completely obscured by word balloons on the published page.
Yeah, good that someone removed the word balloons!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/6/2023
I think that to anyone paying attention to the creators back when, the Portacio vs Lee debate (internally or with friends) was a given (much like the Adam vs Andy Kubert one ^^). Wild raw energy VS a more classical approach. I know my answer(s) then and my answer(s) now ;)
What I prefer about the page is the heavy use of blacks and shadows.
(thankfully, both we, as a society and species, and Bishop outgrew the mullet haircut).
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
Posted on 12/7/2023
F M wrote:
I think that to anyone paying attention to the creators back when, the Portacio vs Lee debate (internally or with friends) was a given (much like the Adam vs Andy Kubert one ^^). Wild raw energy VS a more classical approach. I know my answer(s) then and my answer(s) now ;)
What I prefer about the page is the heavy use of blacks and shadows.
(thankfully, both we, as a society and species, and Bishop outgrew the mullet haircut).
Don't keep us in suspense, man! What were your answer(s) then and your answer(s) now???
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/8/2023
Portacio's rugged brainchild. Historic piece!
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/9/2023
Excellent prime Portacio example. Lee was probably more refined, but Portacio was definitely holding his own there!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/19/2023
WOOOO!!! Ric Flair exclamation for you there, buddy. Quintessential Bishop shot if there ever was one. Imposing, hair flowin', and pure badass. I know how over the proverbial moon you were to nab this one, man. Pure Portacio power, pal! Huge congrats!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/21/2023
Killer page - those inks are beautiful! Man this is really nice E - congrats!
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 12/24/2023
Wow. Such a stunner. One Bishop image to rule the all.
Raymond Bryan
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/1/2024
This is a killer page... Owned a cover from this time period and still miss it at times. Congrats!!!!
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