The late Dave Cockrum created the X-Men as we know them. That’s all there is to it. To advertise the success of his all-new, all-different X-Men, Marvel put out this house ad, targeting the lone Silver Age X-Men fan who hadn’t been reading the book. We can only assume that fan was Kurt Busiek.
Well now, Marvel is celebrating the newest era of UNCANNY X-MEN by using this art as a “Hidden Gem” Cover for UNCANNY X-MEN #1. As far as gems go, I wouldn’t call it all that hidden, but it sure is pretty. That said, the irony that Cockrum’s favorite mutant (the blue boi Nightcrawler) isn’t in this image is not lost on me. Check out the full press release below.
Press Release
New York, NY—September 25, 2018— This November, UNCANNY X-MEN returns with a new ongoing series, bringing together nearly every mutant left on earth in a story that threatens to destroy them. It’s an epic tale of mystery and tragic disappearance, with an adventure so earth-shattering, it could very well be the X-Men’s FINAL mission!
In celebration of the much-anticipated launch of UNCANNY X-MEN #1, Marvel is excited to reveal a new Hidden Gem variant cover from legendary artist Dave Cockrum!
Don’t miss UNCANNY X-MEN #1, coming this November to local comic shops – X-MEN DISASSEMBLED will have fans talking for years to come!
UNCANNY X-MEN #1 (SEP180791)
Written by KELLY THOMPSON, ED BRISSON and MATTHEW ROSENBERG
Art by MAHMUD ASRAR, MARK BAGLEY and MIRKO COLAK
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
UNCANNY X-MEN COCKRUM VAR (SEP180797)
On Sale 11/14/18
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