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Uncanny X-Men 176 pg06

Location: Publisher Gallery: Marvel
Artists: John Romita Jr. (Penciller) ,  Bob Wiacek (Inker)

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Location: Publisher Gallery: Marvel
Title: Uncanny X-Men 176 pg06*
Artist:  John Romita Jr. (Penciller) ,  Bob Wiacek (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 426
Likes on CAF: 33
Comments: 29
Added to Site: 10/1/2025

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John Romita Jr.’s pencils with Bob Wiacek’s inks on this page capture one of the rare and intimate moments between Wolverine and Mariko Yashida. Logan returns to Japan believing Mastermind’s spell has been broken and that their wedding can finally happen. Mariko is still bound by her family’s criminal ties and is forced to turn him away despite her love, and even though our hero is cast in the shadows the lighting feels perfectly chosen for this kind of moment and delivers the emotional punch.

This page is deeply nostalgic to me because it was the story of Logan and Mariko that first pulled me into comics and outside of the grail-level Wolverine Limited Series there are few pages showing their relationship. Seeing Logan denied by the woman he loves made me feel for the first time that even a tough hero could break inside, a pain that even a man with adamantium bones and healing powers would feel and not forget.

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Member Since: June 2018
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Jason Richardson Member Since 2022
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Another home run. Congrats
Jason Richardson Member Since 2022
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Another home run. Congrats
Jason Richardson Member Since 2022
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Another home run. Congrats
Jason Richardson Member Since 2022
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Another home run. Congrats
Kavi H Member Since 2018
2    
Posted On 10/1/2025

I wont be leaving 4 comments like Jason but I am 4x excited/happy for you on this meaningful and significant X-Men/Wolverine/Mariko page by JRJR and Wiacek. Excellent content, connection, and art. Congrats dude!
Jason Richardson Member Since 2022
2    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Kavi H wrote:
" I wont be leaving 4 comments like Jason but I am 4x excited/happy for you on this meaningful and significant X-Men/Wolverine/Mariko page by JRJR and Wiacek. Excellent content, connection, and art. Congrats dude!  "
😂
Justin Porter Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Great page! Congrats!

R Berman Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Nifty shadows. Frank Miller influence?

Dave W Member Since 2006
2    
Posted On 10/1/2025

I will give this page 5 out of 5 stars – not sure if that is as high as Jason’s 4 homerun ranking, but needless to say … this is an epic page and such great story-telling and artwork on the same page. Major congrats on landing a page that means so much to you personally!

James Dornoff Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Amazing design and lighting idea on Wolverine.  Such a beautiful page and piece of X history.  Huge congrats, cheers! 

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Really cool with the samurai movie inspiration of shadows and grid pattern.  JRJR's first issue and he was operating to ease his style in by having some remnants of Paul Smith in there too.

Lance Suarez Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Another home run. Congrats.

Steve . M Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Lovely moment and beautiful description 

Ron B Member Since 2024
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Beautiful page. Congrats!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

As a Wolverine fan, I think all the stuff with him and Japan/Mariko/The Hand, is my favourite of all-time. This is a classic page from a classic issue, and for me at least, one of those rare times where I find the words and the meaning behind them is even more important than the art itself!

Tom McDonald Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

Wow!

See, the 80's were SOOO much better than the 90's.

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 10/1/2025

A great example of what we loved about the 80s! Huge Congrats CC!

John Bamber Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 10/2/2025

That is some page. Absolutely top level gorgeous. Congratulations on getting this.

1    
Posted On 10/2/2025

Gorgeous!  I love JR Jr's art from this, and every era!  And we're brothers, I have the next page!  Congrats buddy!

Toni S Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 10/2/2025

 Does anybody said that page is a touchdown? Talking seriously, it is a great great and lovely page!!! Those first and last panels are superb! Huge congrats!!!

F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/2/2025

Seems like Wolvie is not the gentleman everyone thinks he is. I mean, he makes women cry? Some hero!

Joking aside, that is some GREAT use of light by JrJr here.

Gene Park Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 10/2/2025

Great page that helps tie up the loose ends from the shocking wedding twist! UXM #176 was the first comic I ever bought with my own money back in 1983 so I remember this issue well! 

Fisch  Benz Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 10/2/2025

This is my childhood! I love this!

James S Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 10/2/2025

Beautiful page!

Mario Losada Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 10/3/2025

I love this page. Congratulations, its a winner

J L Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

Great page!!!!

Ben Bressel Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 10/9/2025

holy moly batman!

Bill J Member Since 2009
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Posted On 10/31/2025

This is one of the really great love stories in all of comics.When I read this convesation, I am moved by the strong emotions that Logan and Mariko feel for one another. They love each other truly, but they still must do what they feel honor-bound to do. It's rare that any comic delves so deeply and so honestly into the emotional ties that bind us--to family, to country, to loved ones and to one's own sense of right and wrong, honor versus shame. I wish more comics would deal with the true emotions and pain that we, as humans, experience. This is a great page from a great storyline. I'm so happy that you were able pick up such a meanigful,.powerful work of art that touches you. 

M L Member Since 2015
Posted On 11/1/2025

I don't know how I missed you posting this! Really lovely page - I had a classic X-Men collection, 'From the Ashes', that I read all the time growing up. This was the last issue in the collection, and it really made an impact. Congrats Carl!

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