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Cockrum, Dave - Uncanny X-Men, issue 156, page 1 title splash (Apr 1982)

Location: X-MEN (Byrne, Cockrum, Williams)
Artists: Dave Cockrum (Penciller) , Bob Wiacek (Inker)

Location: X-MEN (Byrne, Cockrum, Williams)
Title: Cockrum, Dave - Uncanny X-Men, issue 156, page 1 title splash (Apr 1982)*
Artist: Dave Cockrum (Penciller) , Bob Wiacek (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Title Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 4182
Likes on CAF: 5
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 41
Added to Site: 3/22/2012

Seems like it was only yesterday...

This title splash was produced during Cockrum's second run on Uncanny X-Men (the first being his famous launch & co-creation of the new X-Men characters Nightcrawler {who he considered an alter-ego of sorts}, Storm & Colossus in the summer of 1975 and continuing in issues #94-105, 107). He was replaced by artist John Byrne in issue #108 after Marvel decided that the book was popular enough to move to a bi-monthly schedule...and after the speedier Byrne let is be widely known he wanted to draw the book. After introducing the Shi'ar Imperial Army and the Starjammers, Cockrum left the book - exhausted by the pace and behind deadline - in the middle of 1977 and Byrne got his wish.

Byrne eventually left the book in 1981 and Cockrum returned to the title with issue #145. He would stay with the book (with the exception of issues #151-152 & 159-160) until issue #164 in 1983, at which time he would begin work on the Futurians.

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larry clay Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/22/2012

Seems hard to believe 30 years ago we were reading this. This is a beautiful page with fabulous looking blacks! Congratulations on a spectacular piece of X-men history..Cockrum's second run.

Ron S Member Since 2007

Posted On 3/22/2012

Just great!! Remember when you couldn't wait for the next issue to come out?

Jonathan Mueller Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/22/2012

Wonderful, wonderful splash... watched this one from the sidelines on HA.COM... Congratulations! Complete and utter classic!

. BRAUNY Member Since 2007

Posted On 3/22/2012

Nice pick up. Congrats!

Mike W Member Since 2007

Posted On 3/22/2012

You are correct, my friend!! Definitely brings back fond memories when comic collecting was all about the anticipation of reading the next issue.

Keith Veronese Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/22/2012

Classic piece Ronan!

frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/22/2012

WOW!!!!

Crees Tyler Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/22/2012

I hate you Chris ;-) I'm so jealous !!! Congrats my friend...

S S Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/22/2012

Was it really 30 years ago? Hard to believe..... congratulations Chris!

J L Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/22/2012

As great as the first run Cockrum was on Uncanny, I actually remember the 2nd run more. Great pick up!!!!

Michael Hosey Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/22/2012

A truly amazing piece.

Kasra Ghanbari Member Since 2004
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Posted On 3/22/2012

GASP!!!!

Raul Novo Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/22/2012

simply beautiful...

Jovi Neri Member Since 2011

Posted On 3/22/2012

Powerful first page scene. This is what a splash should be, and it draws you in the read the rest of the story.

Peter Marino Member Since 2010

Posted On 3/22/2012

What a phenomenal splash! Congrats!

aric shapiro Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/22/2012

Only one word to describe this: classic!!!

George H Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/23/2012

Stunning!

bob fish Member Since 2011

Posted On 3/23/2012

iconic !

Beta Ray Benny Member Since 2003

Posted On 3/23/2012

Great page from a memorabel story!

Will Tervay Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/23/2012

Beautiful! Major congrats!

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/23/2012

Memorable X-Men splash, congrats!

Jeff Singh Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/23/2012

I'll add my voice to the chorus. Amazing page.

Joseph Melchior Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/24/2012

I was coveting this v memorable scene too. I'm transported back to high school when life seemed simpler.

larry clay Member Since 2006

Posted On 11/21/2012

Joseph Melchior wrote:

" I was coveting this v memorable scene too. I'm transported back to high school when life seemed simpler. "

here here!!!

Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/25/2012

I only discovered Cockrum's art MUCH later than most, but I think it holds very well, even without the nostalgic attachment. Congrats on adding this beauty to your collection !

Maria Coppola Member Since 2011

Posted On 3/25/2012

Wow, a classic! Dave was at his finest during his Uncanny run, huge congrats!

Peter P Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/26/2012

Supreme splash, incredibly gorgeous, and another amazing addition, but wouldn't expect anything less ;) Congrats C!

Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/29/2012

Great splash by the original "modern" X-Men master!

Olivier D Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/2/2012

I really regret I missed this auction! You're a true true lucky man! Thx for sharing this beauty!!!

Dimitrios Z Member Since 2011

Posted On 11/25/2012

Great title splash. Dave did such stunning work and I'm sure those of you who read this issue didn't forget this page. That's a keeper!

Sean Rutan Member Since 2012

Posted On 12/11/2012

This is awesome!

Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
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Posted On 8/14/2013

Baller.

COL (Ret) Churchill Member Since 2004

Posted On 7/27/2014

This is indeed impressive, Chris. It was great to link up with you at the SDCC, and I look forward to your future updates with a certain page that you purchased from DM.

Don Raskin Member Since 2010

Posted On 2/20/2015

Cockrum's second run on the title produced some great art, as he hadn't lost a step. This title page is a perfect example of how good Cockrum really was. Beautiful work from my favorite period of this book.

Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/20/2015

So very great.

Ben Bressel Member Since 2003

Posted On 2/28/2018

Fantastic! Let me know if you ever decide to part with this

Ben Bressel Member Since 2003

Posted On 8/19/2018

Because the futurians was a better gig? Lol

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/26/2019

Cockrum's work on Uncanny X-Men was phenomenal! This is a great splash--Love that it has the whole team. Nice score!

Amir E Member Since 2020

Posted On 5/6/2020

What a special splash page. I remember this event way back when I first read this book. Storm's expression is priceless. Well done!

Shaun Crowell Member Since 2003

Posted On 11/11/2020

Beautiful piece, I remember this storyline fondly, congrats on having such a great page in your collection!

James Dornoff Member Since 2019

Posted On 3/13/2023

Awesome Cockrum splash page, so many great characters on the page that he had his hands on for creating and developing.

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