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Cool covers 10 – X-Men #50
Jim Steranko is an artist I respect but never sought out. Typically I like the man more than his art, but respect his influence of the field. I’m not sure what is going on with iceman’s arm or Marvel Girl’s wonky features. I love how powerful Polaris is and the crazy Kirby Crackle spewing forth.Continue reading “Cool covers 10 – X-Men #50”
Cool comic covers 6 – New Mutants #20
Comics were predictable. A constant source of a particular style of art. Sure, there were different styles, a multitude of panels combinations, a standard pallet of colors. The Bill Sienkeweiz happened in my life. He joined the team of creators on New Mutants and experimented. All over the pages. It was out of control. MyContinue reading “Cool comic covers 6 – New Mutants #20”
Cool comic covers 4 – Uncanny X-Men #138
This was the first X-Men comic I ever purchased. It was at a 7-eleven on the road to Busch gardens. I knew nothing of these characters. After this, I began collecting comics seriously. I needed more. It lead to comic shops, conventions, drawing seriously, and much more. All from the issue after the key issueContinue reading “Cool comic covers 4 – Uncanny X-Men #138”