tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202849355254208824.post5225548918731405653..comments2024-03-10T22:13:11.974-04:00Comments on Marvel Comics of the 1980s: 1981 - Uncanny X-MenJason Shayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326506125878276176noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202849355254208824.post-31574564746541728732015-02-07T17:26:54.329-05:002015-02-07T17:26:54.329-05:00Cockrum's early X-Men work is so much better t...Cockrum's early X-Men work is so much better than anything Byrne did even with the invaluable aid of Austin. And Byrne comes off like an egomaniacal jackass. Doc Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783244633195233970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202849355254208824.post-37029843415422335502012-03-13T00:48:11.767-04:002012-03-13T00:48:11.767-04:00Oh, I think Cockrum's early work surpassed Byr...Oh, I think Cockrum's early work surpassed Byrne's. Nothing against John's work, but he was teamed with Terry Austin -- but Cockrum rarely has a regular inker. I think they finally settled on Bob Wiacek towards the end of his second run. But Cockrum's work did suffer in his second run. I believe he consciously made changes his to style in an attempt to add realism to the characters, but it backfired. Also, Cockrum was a slow artist -- and not suite for the monthly format. Still, as a character designer and cover artist -- he beat Bryne hands down.<br /><br />kcekadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202849355254208824.post-59173972855908002912011-02-18T18:07:26.223-05:002011-02-18T18:07:26.223-05:00Yeah, thanks for posting the Cockrum interview. I ...Yeah, thanks for posting the Cockrum interview. I too had no idea about the royalties these guys earned.Four Color Promiseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11980704224038236821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202849355254208824.post-88916902469771162582010-04-08T14:33:53.703-04:002010-04-08T14:33:53.703-04:00You're welcome. Thanks for the comments.You're welcome. Thanks for the comments.Jason Shayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326506125878276176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202849355254208824.post-53385396771764724502010-04-08T14:24:34.067-04:002010-04-08T14:24:34.067-04:00I have great memories of this run. I still liked h...I have great memories of this run. I still liked his art during his first run better ( I think it just looked more raw and new and freaky) but I really enjoyed the stories in the second run as a kid, especially the Brood stuff.<br /><br />It's sad that he missed out on all that royalty money when he probably deserves more compensation than anyone besides Claremont. He really did build the foundation of the X-Empire that exists today.<br /><br />Thanks for the interesting write-up.dholenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202849355254208824.post-49184709135074105302010-04-08T13:37:50.643-04:002010-04-08T13:37:50.643-04:00thanks for the cockrum interview quotes, interesti...thanks for the cockrum interview quotes, interesting stuff. i had no idea royalties were ever that high!<br /><br />i used to be indifferent to cockrum's art, but over the years i've gained a great appreciation for it. while not as technically skilled as byrne's, his art has a really special charm to it. he has such a love for the characters and it really shows. also #153 (kitty's fairy tale) is my second only to #137 (of course) as my all-time favorite x-men issue. great memories of that stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com