This is the published first page from Jonathan Hickman’s New Avengers (2013) #3, illustrated by acclaimed Marvel artist Steve Epting with finishes by Rick Magyar. Published on February 6, 2013, this issue launches one of the defining chapters of Hickman’s Avengers saga, setting the stage for Infinity and ultimately Secret Wars (2015).
This page delivers a cinematic opening with a quiet, suspenseful sequence inside Professor Xavier’s study. The page features Beast (Hank McCoy) receiving Xavier’s final message marked with the iconic X-Men insignia, a pivotal moment that leads to Beast joining the Illuminati as the Marvel Universe faces its first Incursion.
Steve Epting regarded as one of Marvel’s premier storytellers. His realistic style helped define modern classics including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, while his collaboration with Jonathan Hickman on New Avengers is widely considered one of the strongest artistic runs of the Marvel NOW! era. Rick Magyar’s inks perfectly complement Epting’s pencils, adding deep blacks and subtle textures that give the page its dramatic, noir-inspired mood. This scan show how painterly rick is with his deep dark shades and he signed it. it is inked over bluelines
