The X-Men Chronicles by Dave Cockrum
From 1981, Cockrum’s hand-painted cover for this one-shot fanzine.
As published.
Scan from Heritage Auctions.
Production ready. The original art had faded. I was able to restore most of the original intensity with repainting in Photoshop.
Re-created trade dress added.
Final design.
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