Dave Cockrum’s X-Men Artist’s Edition
Dave Cockrum’s X-Men Artist’s Edition, published by Gefen Books on July 30, 2024, is a unique art book that showcases the groundbreaking X-Men series from the late 1970s, created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. This edition features 160 pages of rare and beautiful imagery, providing a visual celebration of some of the most iconic art in X-Men history. It includes over 100 pages from Cockrum’s initial run, selections from his return to the series, and a gallery of sketches and covers, allowing readers to appreciate the artistry behind the beloved characters.
Readers will find that this Artist’s Edition publishes high-resolution scans of original artwork, presented at the same size as it was drawn. The images, while appearing in black and white, were scanned in color, revealing intricate details such as blue pencil notations, corrections, and margin notes. This collection is designed for connoisseurs of comic art, offering an intimate look at the creative process and the nuances that make original art unique. With its focus on art and individual artists, this edition serves as a valuable resource for fans of comics and graphic novels, particularly those interested in superheroes and supervillains.
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An Artist’s Edition featuring the groundbreaking and bestselling X-Men series from the late 1970s by the stellar team of Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. This is an art book, not a traditional collection of comic books, featuring rare and beautiful imagery, a collection for connoisseurs of the form.
This collection is a celebration of some of the most explosive art in X-Men history. Included in this stellar Artist’s Edition are more than 100 pages from Dave Cockrum’s initial run, selections from his return to the series, and an amazing gallery of sketches and covers. See the Giant-Size X-Men #1 cover as the artist originally imagined it!
An Artist’s Edition publishes scans of original art at a high resolution and prints it at the same size it was drawn. While appearing to be in black and white, these images were scanned in color, allowing the viewer the best possible look at the artist’s intentions. You are able to see blue pencil notations, corrections, margin notes, and all the little nuances that make original art so unique and special. The only better way to view comic art is if you were standing over the artist’s shoulder as they were laboring at their drawing table.
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