Like a Phoenix

I just can't resist anything by Adam Hughes, and this Dark Phoenix sketch is no exception.

Fifth Line-Up

From The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition, here's the fifth X-Men lineup, roughly from the John Romita Jr. era.  Art is by Brandon Peterson and Josef Rubinstein.

Alex Ross X-Men

Courtesy of Tumblr, Wizard Magazine's article on Alex Ross X-Men designs that were never used.

http://fyeahlilbit2point0.tumblr.com/post/30412136639/alex-ross-rejected-x-men-redesign

Hulk 181 Commissions

Here are a few artist commissions for The Incredible Hulk #181, starting with Art Adams:

This commission by John Byrne also has a color version:

Here's a fairly straightforward reproduction of the original by Herb Trimpe:

And finally, this sketch cover for Wolverine #1 features Herb Trimpe doing a homage to Incredible Hulk #181 and #340 at the same time!

The Incredible Homage

Here's a few covers that pay homage to The Incredible Hulk #181.  The Incredible Hulk and Wolverine features a John Byrne wraparound cover.

I'm not sure if this cover to Wolverine battles The Incredible Hulk is by Herb Trimpe, if anyone knows for sure feel free to comment below.

Old Man Logan chapter one, printed in Wolverine 66, featured this Dynamic Forces variant by Herb Trimpe.

Here's a better version of that art, printed in Giant-Size Old Man Logan.

Wrapping things up, we have the cover to Wild Thing #0, from Marvel's short-lived MC2 line.  The title, written by Tom DeFalco with art by Ron Frenz, was the story of Wolverine's daughter in an alternate universe.

Hulk 181 Week

This week we will be taking a look at the introduction of Wolverine in The Incredible Hulk #181.  While Hulk #180 did have a Wolverine appearance on the last page, this issue was the first to feature Wolverine throughout the issue.  First up we have the original character design by John Romita Sr.  I believe that these sketches are recreations of the originals.

Here's the classic cover by Herb Trimpe, along with some later Wolverine and Hulk commissions.

Check back later this week for more Wolverine Vs. Hulk!

Gone Rogue

Mike Zeck 2 of 3

Here's another great X-Men Classics cover by Mike Zeck and Tom Palmer