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Adventures of Cyclops & Phoenix Issue 4, Pg 23 (TPB Cover) - Gene Ha

Location: X-Universe Original Art
Artists: Gene Ha (Penciller) ,  Joe Rubinstein (Inker) ,  Scott  Lobdell (Writer)

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TPB (1996) Cover

TPB (2014) Cover

Back cover to X-Men: Cyclops & Phoenix - Past & Future)
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Location: X-Universe Original Art
Title: Adventures of Cyclops & Phoenix Issue 4, Pg 23 (TPB Cover) - Gene Ha
Artist:  Gene Ha (Penciller) ,  Joe Rubinstein (Inker) ,  Scott  Lobdell (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 555
Likes on CAF: 23
Comments: 16
Added to Site: 1/3/2024

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Description
This final page from the original mini-series was re-used seamlessly as the cover to multiple subsequent trade paperbacks (see additional images) and the back cover to a Cyclops and Phoenix collection. Always great to have a cool story page that also doubled (tripled, quadrupled) as covers.

I loved this mini for several reasons. It really helped bring Cable to the table as a rounded character by filling in his backstory beyond big buy with big guns. It made a significant difference to his relationship with Cyke and Jean in the present day and I thought this storyline was a clever way to achieve it.

Equally as important, this was when I discovered Gene Ha's work. There are pages in this mini that I pored over so often. His linework and the way he constructed his rendering was fascinating to me and I was instantly a fan. While I'm partial to Al Vey's inks for the majority of the mini, Rubinstein did admirably translating Gene's pencils here.

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James S Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 1/3/2024

A very cool piece and perfect for your collection!  I love the extended use over and over!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 1/3/2024

For the first time, in such a long time
That Jean’s Phoenix for her children
To hold art with the Cyke
And for Al Vey’s line, since you took inks Rubinstein
I find myself believin'
Ha's really gonna be alright
Now you're Askani to let you walk back into my life
Something I can't bring myself to do

Cause it's Gene Ha enough gettin’ over you
Ha knows you kept me Nathan until the end
Oh it's Gene Ha art love takin' over you
I don't think that I could say goodbye again

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 1/3/2024

Superb. Ha such a leading light for the era.

John C Member Since 2014
Posted On 1/3/2024

Thanks Eranga. I just had a heart attack. Thanks a lot. 

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 1/3/2024

Not familiar with this series but this is a killer piece.  It's emotive with the layout paired with the character expressions...good stuff, Eranga.  Congrats on hitting a big nostalgic target!

Brian Lake Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 1/3/2024

nice addition - I know you have been tracking one this is sure a great one to add

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 1/3/2024

Could use more cyclops.  Otherwise perfect!!

George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 1/3/2024

Easy to see why this was published several times. Beautifully rendered piece.

Derek Crabbe Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 1/4/2024

Great story and perfect example!

E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 1/4/2024

Really enjoyed Gene's work on this mini.  What a fantastic splash from the series.  Congrats!

F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 1/4/2024

I think HA would get better later on, streamlining his artistic approach and getting rid of all those 90s tiny lines BUT, like you (and everyone else?), I discovered his art back when and have a fondness for this period. This is a spectacular example.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 1/5/2024

I thought all of the Ha pages from this series that have been popping up lately were really nice looking. Cool to see you won this one. How cool that it was used so many times!

Kavi H Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 2/28/2024

quadruple whammy!!! hell yea

James Dornoff Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 6/20/2024

Wow!  I somehow missed seeing this beauty posted.  Great piece of X history and a wonderful splash.  Great early timing to post well before this storyline hit hard with X-Men '97.  

Eranga Devasurendra Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 6/20/2024

James Dornoff wrote:
"  Wow!  I somehow missed seeing this beauty posted.  Great piece of X history and a wonderful splash.  Great early timing to post well before this storyline hit hard with X-Men '97.  
 "

No joke, James! I've always loved this mini and Gene's art in it. Did I jolt up during the finale of X-Men 97? You bet I did!

Matthew  Trudel Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 7/19/2024

I think I bid against you for this piece on Heritage. 

Nice Snag. 

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