Wow, a glowing review!  Thanks a ton, Kavi!  And I actually had the same thought about how nice the two Kinetix cards look side by side, so I really appreciate that you noticed!  :)

I don't know if I've ever heard it confirmed from any actual Legion creators, but a lot of fans are of the opinion that she's the Legion's very own Jean Grey.  (Don't tell Cyclops, but I like Zoe better!)

She really is!  Thanks, Rick!

I do find myself wishing DC had made an official version of that headband! It would be more unique and eye-catching than a shirt. 

I did sort of dance around the most obvious thing that "pops" in my writeup, but I knew I could count on you to point it, out, Marcus!

I'm gonna let you in on a little secret, Kavi: I've already checked off the yellow background, too!  I guess Jeff is in a summery mood, lately.

On the subject of all that exposed skin, I guess Jeckie here is feeling a bit summery, too.

I do think these three look fantastic together, and I was delighted to be able to claim my three favourite Legionnaires!  Teeeeeeechnically, I did buy more pieces from Mark that I'll be uploading, but they weren't part of his 30-day fundraiser, so these three are still a good standalone trio. 

As for Mark, I'd recommend checking out more of his work! He takes commissions at absurdly good prices, if you ever want one for yourself. 

I did notice that Andy and Dreamy are both much bulkier than Brainy! I got a good laugh out of it, especially because technically, it's canon-accurate, considering they both do a lot more hand to hand combat. The part everyone forgets is that so long as Brainy has his forcefield belt, he's tougher to take down than either of the ladies!

Messing up the 90s mullet is a crime most heinous, which I'm glad Mark understands.

Thanks, Eric!  I'm incredibly happy with this one.

Our love traingle is one for the ages, for sure.  Thanks for one last Marcus Masterpiece to wrap up the year with!

Many thanks, Kavi!  :)  I could never fully abandon my roots of collecting reasonably priced sketch cards, so we'll see if I can keep it going for a third year or not.  And a happy New Year to you, too!

Thanks, Eric!  Teeny Computo is hands down my favourite part of this piece.  It's a great way to put a unique spin on a Brainy piece, especially when the usual go-to is to have him using his forcefield belt.

Dreamy is the star, and even her beauty mark knows it!

Very nice!  I love all the linework and volume he gave her hair!

I always knew Sprouse best from his Legion work, so you can imagine my delight when I learned what a prolific Star Wars artist he'd become!  I like to think his familiarity with drawing the 30th century lent itself well to drawing the galaxy far far away.

I have no idea if it was intentional, but I also interpret the chin as jutting out a bit, like she's setting her jaw and giving you attitude!  I agree that this one is just full of personality.

It was a wonderful gesture, Aidan, and it really did a lot to make me feel welcomed, so thank you very much.  I'm honoured to get to be the new caretaker for this piece.  Merry Christmas!  :)

'Tis the season!

Thanks so much, Kavi!  You make a great point about the old floating head covers, too.  I hadn't even thought of that!

Thank you very much!  This felt like the perfect time of year to share a piece that's so special to me.  And is it really any surprise that Brainy stands neck and shoulder above the rest?  I don't think so!

Nahhh, we all know Brainy deserves to be the star, not just an ornament!

Ha! That could totally be one of Cyclops's laser beams, couldn't it?  I like to think he and Brainy would get along, but maybe they're coming to blows over the proper way to treat your girlfriend, or something. 

Thanks, Kavi!  I do still have a few more pieces to post this year, though. I'm going for a total of 100 pieces posted in 2025, so you'll just have to stay tuned!

Having watched Lee paint a good portion of this, I can say he put an absurd amount of time into it, and boy does it ever show.  The amount of colour and detail he fit into one little sketch card is just incredible.  Congrats!

Ooh, this is awesome!!  Haiji's anime influences are perfect for a Legionnaires-era character, since Jeff Moy's art had a good anime slant to it, too.  Congrats on a great mystery sketch!

I've been wanting a nice full-figure, full-colour Dawny piece, so this one is just perfect.  It would have made for a great pull-out poster, back in the day!

And you know, you don't see a lot of green nebulae, but I think it was the perfect choice for this piece.

I wonder if Mike Grell was inspired by Cher at all when he designed Dawny's costume?  It's delightfully on-brand for the 70s, either way.

Thanks, Kavi!  I was really happy to win this one.  I missed out on another full-figure Kitson Dawnstar a few years ago due to those ever-pesky budgetary reasons, but I actually got this one for a better price, and it's fully painted!

Having both would definitely be fun!  The finished page isn't on CAF at the moment, so to me that means there's still hope.  I guess I'll have to keep an eye out!

You know what, that's a really good point!  The next time we see those spheres, they're mostly invisible and cloaked in an illusion.  The bigger panel helps the readers establish what they look like, properly. 

Much appreciated, Marcus!

Thanks, Rick!!  :)  I like this one because it's a prime example of how gorgeous Jeff's work was when he started really hitting his stride on the Legionnaires title.

I'd almost say Jeff made this version of the Legion his own.  The team looks its best when he's the one drawing it.

Considering all three Triads have such wildly different personalities, you have to wonder if the bob haircut was something they all agreed on, or just the easiest compromise they could find!

See, that's what I love about it!  It's a super dialogue-heavy page, but Jeff makes sure you actually enjoy having a page-long break for exposition.

Thanks, Kavi!  I was very happy to pick these three up.  I like the diverse spread of artists they featured.

The same thing goes for the Trinity page I have that he inked!  I think he does fantastic work.

I mean, doesn't everyone want to look like Power Girl, deep down?  ;)

Doesn't he, though?  ;P

Thanks, Alberto!!  As a Legion-focused collector, it's always fun to get a Legion-y page that still features some neat non-Legion characters.

Welllll, considering you might not ever get more context unless I can find more pages from this issue, I'll give you a quick summary!  Vril deduces that Darius was created on Acheron, an outer-rim planet rumoured to harbour some of the most advanced cybernetic science in the galaxy.  When the R.E.C.R.U.I.T.S. get there, they find that Acheron is ruled by the cybergeneticist Mardok, who created Darius along with a whole host of other cybernetic lifeforms.  As it happens, Mardok is as cruel as he is evil, so the R.E.C.R.U.I.T.S. and a rebuilt Darius overthrow him, and Darius assumes Mardok's throne (reluctantly) with the hopes of creating a better life for Mardok's former subjects.

It was actually delightful to find a piece for sale featuring a "rare" Legion costume!  Usually I have to commission those myself. 

I was going to mention how well the pose shows off the costume in my description, and it totally slipped my mind until now!  I don't know much about Phong, but the other pieces I've seen from him are definitely pinup-centric, and the poses feel very model-esque. 

Stokes' inks on this one are just insane.  He did a fantastic job!

Thank you so much, Miki!!  :D  And goodness knows every time I chat with Barry on Facebook I just end up gushing about how incredible his art is.  I think it's impossible not to, honestly.

Marcus, if you ever see me flipping art, you know my CAF account's been taken over by my evil twin sister Teragram.  Or my mirror universe clone.  Something to that effect.  I very much appreciate the compliment, though!  :)

Thank you so much, Kavi!  And thank you for taking the time to read my gigantic description.  I wanted to do this one justice!

Our boy Bert!!!  He lives on imperviously in our hearts.  And thank you!

I agree that the yellow really pops as the only warm-toned colour in the art itself, but I hadn't thought about how well the trade dress compliments it until now.  Thanks for pointing that out!  :)

Wellllllll, Spark is technically his twin sister, but I think your point still stands!  ;)