Joseph Melchior
Member Since December 2005
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X-Men 175 cover redux commission by Arthur Adams

Location: Arthur Adams
Artist: Art Adams (All)

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Location: Arthur Adams
Title: X-Men 175 cover redux commission by Arthur Adams
Artist:  Art Adams (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Commission
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 11230
Likes on CAF: 21
Favorited on CAF: 12
Comments: 79
Added to Site: 9/22/2012

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I meant to use my birthday as an excuse to treat myself to a new piece of art but then this one arrived and it's hard to top really.


Recreation of one of my favourite X-men covers by the inimitable Art Adams. Originally created by Paul Smith. Over the moon with how it turned out and the tweaks from the original (eg Wolverine had his back to viewer) may have actually improved on the original. My hearty thanks to Joe for talking me into commissioning it and then wrangling it. Much appreciated. And to Arthur of course for taking it and knocking it out of the proverbial.

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P. Portillo Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/22/2012

The details are a total madness. This is one of the best Adams I have ever seen. Congratulations, Joseph. Really magical piece.
COMIC PARADISE Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/22/2012

insane! congrats
Mister Mol Member Since 2007
Posted On 9/22/2012

WOW, i will be coming back to look at it for sure AWSOME!
Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003
Posted On 9/22/2012

This is absolutely AMAZING!!!
Alkis V. Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/22/2012

Fantastic!!!
Julian Ross Member Since 2008
Posted On 9/22/2012

amazing ! congrats
Gerry Turnbull Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/22/2012

absolutely stunning ! congratulations !!
Marvel Two-in-One Guy Member Since 2003
Posted On 9/22/2012

A cut above. Wow.
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 9/22/2012

Speechless...
Art Shotton Member Since 2003
Posted On 9/22/2012

Every single line is perfect......I looked at them all....twice :)
Kevin Moorhead Member Since 2008
Posted On 9/22/2012

Good Lord man, how'd you get a commission out of Art Adams?!?
Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/22/2012

This was a day's work for Adams? Good gawd!!
Keith Veronese Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/22/2012

Adams should do every cover. I'm speechless - this is amazing Joseph!
John Bamber Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/22/2012

I Love this.................
Jamie Cufr Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/22/2012

Amazing detail. I love it!
Greg  C. Member Since 2008
Posted On 9/22/2012

What an absolutely ASTOUNDING piece! Congrats!!
Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 9/22/2012

It seems wrong to call this a 'commission' given how broadly (and overly) utilized that term can be. This is pure magic.
Paul Downey Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/22/2012

This piece is unbelievably awesome! The level of detail Art put into this is stunning. Wow!
Michael  Gowcharan Member Since 2003
Posted On 9/22/2012

This commission is on another Level. The detail is just Wow!!! I love how Mastermind is just looking in on this piece. Insanely Jealous!! Congrats
Scott Williams Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/22/2012

There are commissions, and then there are commissions. Now THIS is a commission.
frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/22/2012

YOWZA , WOW, just every amazed exclamation one could make. truly stunning!!!
C J Member Since 2010
Posted On 9/22/2012

This isn't even fair, one of Arts best for sure. Insanely awesome pick-up!
George H Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/22/2012

This is out of this world good! Major congrats!
Chris C Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/22/2012

Just sick!! You don't fool around when you set up a commission, huh?
Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/22/2012

I loved having this in my house awaiting your coming to get it. I sure wish a "burglar" had stopped by...wonderful
Imran A Member Since 2011
Posted On 9/22/2012

Fantastic commission, you are indeed fortunate on your birthday
Allen Bush Member Since 2010
Posted On 9/22/2012

Absolute perfection! An Adams piece for the ages. Eager buyer here if the time ever comes...
TIM TOWNSEND Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/22/2012

Now THIS is special. Big congrats, my friend!
I D Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/22/2012

Congrats on a killer commission.
FRED CRAMPTON Member Since 2010
Posted On 9/22/2012

C'MON MAN THAT'S AWESOME
Will Tervay Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/22/2012

Unreal commission. Major kudos to you, sir.
Matthew West Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/22/2012

That's one of the most amazing things that I've ever seen!
J. Sid Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/23/2012

Great take on one of my favorites
F M Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/23/2012

Simply incredible!
Davide G. Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/23/2012

Guess I'll be not the last to leave a comment on this wonder... and I'm the 35th! Congrats!
Sagar Sable Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/23/2012

Fantastic recreation...congratulations!!!
Dan P Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/23/2012

Again, my congratulations. I know it wasn't easy to get this baby, so I'm pleased to see so many that appreciate the fruit of Mr Adams' (and your) labors!
Raymond Bryan Member Since 2011
Posted On 9/23/2012

Special and Spectacular!!! Truly magical and something I put on my WISH list!!
Joey Pun Member Since 2008
Posted On 9/24/2012

Stunningly beautiful. I could stare at this all day. Congrats!!
Fabio C. Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/24/2012

crazy!
Patrick  Brooks Member Since 2008
Posted On 9/24/2012

HOLY CRAP!!!
E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/24/2012

Had the privilege of seeing this in San Diego and when Joe told me whose it was, I just kept watching your gallery waiting for it to go up. Thanks for using such a nice scan! Congratulations and happy birthday!
S. Hjortkær Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/24/2012

Awesome.
Tony Saylor Member Since 2011
Posted On 9/24/2012

All I can say is simply, wow.
Matt S Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/24/2012

Whoa!.. this is one hell of a piece!
Justin Porter Member Since 2003
Posted On 9/24/2012

This has got to be one of Arthur Adams' best pieces. Congrats!
Ron S Member Since 2007
Posted On 9/24/2012

I was lucky enough to see this "live", and it is simply spectacular. Well done!!
Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/26/2012

This is ridiculous. Astounding and I don't know how you pulled this off but bravo.
J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/26/2012

This was hard sending off to you. Looks great in your gallery!!!!
Jimenez Jimenez Member Since 2012
Posted On 9/26/2012

Crazy good. It is truly amazing.
Crees Tyler Member Since 2008
Posted On 9/27/2012

My dream !!! 8)
T Shen Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/27/2012

oh... my... god... Wow.
Louie La Palombara III Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/27/2012

Gotta love anything by Art! This is an incredible piece!!
Steven Lim Member Since 2008
Posted On 9/28/2012

rock. . . . thanks for sharing!
Ivan Costa Member Since 2008
Posted On 9/28/2012

Breathtaking. Congratulations!
Daniel Lang Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/28/2012

That is an amazing commission!
Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted On 9/28/2012

This is a remarkable work. I really like the way that it's not "just" a recreation. It plays to Art's love of "monsters" and that he's regarding this cover. Nice.
Joe Shaffer Member Since 2010
Posted On 9/28/2012

Great stuff Joe
Giacomo Iori Member Since 2007
Posted On 9/29/2012

GRAIL !! (Really dude, unbelievable!) Fantastico, non ci sono parole!
George 1 Member Since 2011
Posted On 9/29/2012

Awesomeness hurts my eyes.
Carlo M Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/30/2012

Art Adams was the guy - possibly with Golden - who created a new style that eventually led to Lee and McFarlane. It is nice to see he is still turning out such amazing work! Congratulations!
Alex B Member Since 2008
Posted On 10/10/2012

Can't believe I had not commented on this incredible masterpiece yet. Must have been because I could not breath the first time I saw it ;-) Anyway, huge congrats for this instant grail !
Neil  Hill Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/14/2012

Holy Schmokes! Great cover recreation.
Rhandy A Member Since 2012
Posted On 1/17/2013

Grabbed a print of this because its all that...seriously...congrats...I sure wish dbl size comics were still $1.50 ;)
Rhandy A Member Since 2012
Posted On 1/17/2013

Rhandy A wrote:
" Grabbed a print of this because its all that...seriously...congrats...I sure wish dbl size comics were still $1.50 ;)  "
$1.00 I mean
Chris Benware Member Since 2010
Posted On 1/19/2013

This piece is insanely amazing. Wow really makes me want to start doing cover remakes!!!!
Lloyd White Member Since 2007
Posted On 1/18/2014

Magnificent!!
Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
Posted On 2/1/2014

Excellent piece - it reminds me of some of Fabry's classic Crisis covers in terms of the action and layout -- very reminiscent and truly a wonderful piece by Art Adams -- evocative of Fabry's Crisis and yet its own completely original work!
Edward  Gulane Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/26/2015

What a wonderful recreation!
Gene Park Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/26/2018

This may be my favorite commission ever! Spectacular!
Robert Hughes Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/3/2018

That is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/10/2018

I'm late to the party, but may I just add that this is one of my favorite Arthur Adams pieces? Not only is the drawing superb, but the inking is phenomenal! Love the added figure above the cover as well. To coin a word: Fantabulous!

Amir E Member Since 2020
Posted On 12/14/2021

Adams is sooooo good! Amazing!

Phill R Member Since 2010
Posted On 7/12/2024

I could look at this for hours. The details he packs into pieces is literally jawdropping!

Tom Meyer Member Since 2024
Posted On 8/7/2024

Sorry if this is an odd question. I'm new to commissions and original art so there's a lot I still don't know.

I just bought a print of this exact piece from a vendor at Heroes Con for about $20, signed by Adams. Is this something that is common for comic artists to do, to both sell the original commission but also to sell prints of that commission?

Joseph Melchior Member Since 2005
Posted On 8/7/2024

Tom Meyer wrote:
"  Sorry if this is an odd question. I'm new to commissions and original art so there's a lot I still don't know.
I just bought a print of this exact piece from a vendor at Heroes Con for about $20, signed by Adams. Is this something that is common for comic artists to do, to both sell the original commission but also to sell prints of that commission?
 "

Generally when you purchase a commission you are not acquiring any reproduction rights, just the physical artwork for personal use. So artists are free to use the image as a print, cover etc  Many collectors are more than happy to see their commission used in such a fashion but if it concerns you I would definitely discuss it with the artist prior to commissioning. It might affect their decision whether to accept the commission and/or they may adjust their charge to take account of the image rights. (Arthur happened to mention to me last week that the X-men print is one of his best selling prints and has now topped the price of the original commission which was a slight surprise to me but very happy for him.)

Tom Meyer Member Since 2024
Posted On 8/7/2024

Joseph Melchior wrote:
"  Generally when you purchase a commission you are not acquiring any reproduction rights, just the physical artwork for personal use. So artists are free to use the image as a print, cover etc  Many collectors are more than happy to see their commission used in such a fashion but if it concerns you I would definitely discuss it with the artist prior to commissioning. It might affect their decision whether to accept the commission and/or they may adjust their charge to take account of the image rights. (Arthur happened to mention to me last week that the X-men print is one of his best selling prints and has now topped the price of the original commission which was a slight surprise to me but very happy for him.)
 "

I see! Thank you for your helpful reply. The print is definitely cool, but I'm sure the original is even better. :)

Ken Lomas Member Since 2020
Posted On 2/14/2025

Just another comment fantastic.
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