X-Men #133 - John Byrne art & cover

John Byrne

X-Men v1 #133, 1980 - Bound and helpless, the X-men also witness Phoenix's transformation into the Black Queen. Wolverine, just recently escaped, is prominently featured on John Byrne's kinetic cover. In fact, the opening pages show an uncommon savagery that's masterfully drawn. The artist's treatment of Jean Grey and her illusory world is more subtle. Through her eyes we see the X-men as colonial-era prisoners. The artist brilliantly juxtaposes past and present for the readers' benefit. Byrne's two full page splashes enhance an already exceptional effort. This is 25 of 35 X-men issues by Byrne.

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Byrne cover pencils (Terry Austin inks) = ***
"Wolverine: Alone!" Byrne story pencils (Terry Austin inks) 17 pages = ****

John Byrne

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