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X-Men of the Apocalypse Alpha #1, pg. 1

Location: X-citing!
Artist: Simone Di Meo (All)

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Artwork Details
Location: X-citing!
Title: X-Men of the Apocalypse Alpha #1, pg. 1*
Artist:  Simone Di Meo (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 288
Likes on CAF: 29
Comments: 16
Added to Site: 11/19/2025

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Before the CAF show that made these pages available I was discussing the pages with a friend and I pointed out this page as an example that I particularly liked. I was tickled pink to be able to subsequently snag this stellar specimen of sublime storytelling.

The page works really well without words and the pacing and layout are perfect. Simone also uses alternating styles of exposure to move the story beats along naturally.

Starting the story with Blink brings to mind the fantastic opening sequence to the Days of Future Past film, and this page nicely captures her using her powers.

In the first panel we see the fiendish eyes in the black, and then in the next panel we get a gorgeous explosion of glass - just look at how Simone rendered out all those shards - unreal.

As we move down we get to see examples of Simone's incredible cityscapes, a skill he honed with Gotham during his Batman and Robin run.

Skulls, devil dogs, devastation, and non-stop action. I couldn't be happier. Thanks as always to Matt and Simone.

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George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 11/19/2025

Fantastic, face paced chase sequence!

James S Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 11/19/2025

Simone has my favorite inking techniques in the business right now.  

J.  Lim Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 11/19/2025

Simone's style is so unique and sublime. Great pick up! 

Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 11/19/2025

6 camera angles become one! 

Steve Day Vich Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 11/19/2025

One day everyone will want to own a Di Meo and you made sure you yours was an X-men page. Smart.

Kavi H Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 11/19/2025

First page first dibs (well, maybe), well scouted and well chosen! 

Paul Roach Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 11/19/2025

Strong contrasts between the clean lines and white body of Blink, and the solid black and sophisticated shading of the background buildings, really keeps the eye on the action.

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 11/19/2025

Alpha sponge inks
True care, truth Blink
A page one gift
Your line, best trip
Always, the skulls
You'll Ditullio
Watching, waiting
Comic art claiming

Page of Simone, of Di Meo
Turn the lights off, carry it home

Na na, na na, na na, na na, na, na
Na na, na na, na na, na na, na, na
Na na, na na, na na, na na, na, na
Na na, na na, na na, na na, na, na

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 11/19/2025

Love this action sequence and the energy on this page.  And so beautifully drfawn!  Congrats on a real gem.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 11/20/2025

As you say, great storytelling. The inking techniques are fabulous, too!

André . Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 11/20/2025

Slick!

Michael Weigant Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 11/20/2025

So glad you were able to pick-up one of these pages and add it to your fantastic collection ML,congrats !

Josh F Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 11/20/2025

Yea! Very cool! 

James Dornoff Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 11/24/2025

Congrats on this really great page, when I watched the video later, this page caught my eye as well and for a good price. Glad to see in your collection, cheers!

Jason Hussa Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 12/7/2025

Wow, that's a stunning composition!!  Light and dark in all the right places, and that third panel is the money shot, as far as I'm concerned - good gravy!  Before opening a book called "X-Men of the Apocalypse Alpha", I'd wager some readers might have a preconceived notion (subconscious or no) of how that book will start, and this page 1 is -exactly right- and -absolutely better- than that at the same time.  Beautifully staged and impeccably, wondrously rendered, Simone is obviously all-in, and to end up snagging the piece that your outstanding eye picked out at the get-go...?  Well, that's winning, pal (regardless of how many devil dogs are on your heels. :) ).  

Mugen R. Member Since 2023
1    
Posted On 1/9/2026

Amazing piece, congrats
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