How much do you like the X-O Manowar Lithograph?

muzzsucker · Post by **muzzsucker** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:38:27 pm

I really like that its a collection of the best moments from the best X-O stories but others might not like that.

depluto · Post by **depluto** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:44:30 pm

I like it, but it's mostly just nice to see Valiant stuff hitting the market again. It's a double bonus that it was done by Layton, who probably cares more for the character than any other creator.

Technique · Post by **Technique** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:54:41 pm

depluto wrote:I like it, but it's mostly just nice to see VALIANT stuff hitting the market again. It's a double bonus that it was done by Layton, who probably cares more for the character than any other creator.

I think it's very well done

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:06:24 pm

The only way it could have been better was for Janet Jackson to color it. And I don't mean that as a knock against the actual colorist because he did a fantastic job.

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:29:00 pm

It really is very nice, and great to see such memorable moments for such an awesome character captured together. Awesome!

dellamorte · Post by **dellamorte** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:41:16 pm

I dig it. Some of the most memorable moments in the characters run done by one of the key founders of the company.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:43:21 pm

It's ok... as always, Layton is a great artist.

I will buy it to support KC.

The Mighty Drew · Post by **The Mighty Drew** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:06:32 am

I hesitate to say it is the coolest ever. There will always be something cooler somewhere. But, I did give it a "5".

But bear in mind that I am largely biased by the excitement of seeing something from Valiant in print again.

steverino · Post by **steverino** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:26:16 am

I gave it a 5 as well.

It's a super-kewl image and it does his run on XO proud.

I'm definitely going to frame this one.

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:26:22 am

I really, really like it. The only thing, the dinosar looks kind of cheesy.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:47:04 am

I really like the litho.... but here is the thing....

I am trying to focus on completing my VH1 books... but I keep seeing this XO litho that would look awesome in my classroom....

...but I am trying to complete my VH1 books....

...but then there is this cool Zoom Suit package, that will also help to fund research to find a cure for CF....

...but I am trying to complete my VH1 books....

... but there is a piece or orginal art that I am thinking about getting (CF) ....

...but I am trying to complete my VH1 books....

Uggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!

(BTW, I think the litho is cool)

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:01:42 am

I really used to like Layton's art back in the day, but recently I've felt that it has been a bit obscure... as if he lost his edge or proportion or something (like the obscure art from the Iron Man Bad Blood mini... oh God).

That being said, I've got to say that this litho looks incredible... it's like Laytone the way I used to love his work! Really, really good stuff, I'm seriously considering getting this.
What are the details?

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:17:15 am

I would say that the only thing that I do not care for is the X-O in the middle of the litho. Looks 'off'... But that is the end of me being critical on it. The rest looks great.

The circumstances surrounding these lithos still lingers as a stigma with me. I can't help it...

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:28:24 am

Rufusharley wrote:I really, really like it. The only thing, the dinosar looks kind of cheesy.

Thats a dinosaur? It looks like a Star Wars Dewback (!)

jedimarley · Post by **jedimarley** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:29:14 am

Knightt wrote:The circumstances surrounding these lithos still lingers as a stigma with me. I can't help it...

And because of that, I will not buy one of THESE prints.

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:45:21 am

I don't believe there's a piece of X-O art that I'd value more than this one. If it's not the best X-O art ever done then it's at least in the same tier with the best. It's just spectacular! It really captures Layton's love for the character.

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:47:53 am

jedimarley wrote:
Knightt wrote:The circumstances surrounding these lithos still lingers as a stigma with me. I can't help it...
And because of that, I will not buy one of THESE prints.

I totally understand where you guys are coming from with your perspective. These lithos have finger prints on them that shouldn't be.

Still, can you deny the beauty of Layton's work?

Todd Luck · Post by **Todd Luck** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:56:54 am

I gave it a 3 just because the images that Layton copied line for line from BWS and Leeke were great images. Though the awefulness of Layton's dinosaur in his swipe of the Leeke splashpage from X-O 7 and that bizarre looking pose in the middle (what exactly is X-O supposed to be doing?) ruin it even as a pierce half made of "reproductions". Still looks a lot better than the Solar litho.

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:39:02 am

I like it, but I have to ask - how does the horse carry a dude wearing space armour?

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:48:49 am

Elveen wrote:I really like the litho.... but here is the thing....

I am trying to focus on completing my VH1 books... but I keep seeing this XO litho that would look awesome in my classroom....

...but I am trying to complete my VH1 books....

...but then there is this cool Zoom Suit package, that will also help to fund research to find a cure for CF....

...but I am trying to complete my VH1 books....

... but there is a piece or orginal art that I am thinking about getting (CF) ....

...but I am trying to complete my VH1 books....

Uggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!

(BTW, I think the litho is cool)

Guys - I think Elveen has officially "gotten it." First the VfVSS, now this. He's hooked.

-slym (get in line, junior!)

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:57:26 am

Having had these very litho's in my hands I think they are AMAZING.

I'll be proud to have one of these hanging in my hallway.

-Brian

Todd Luck · Post by **Todd Luck** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:14:55 pm

leonmallett wrote:I like it, but I have to ask - how does the horse carry a dude wearing space armour?

You'd have to ask the artist who orginally drew the cover which Layton reproduced

Seriously I don't think the armor was supposed to be that heavy (I think a normal chair or whatever would support X-O just fine). He's wearing the armor to keep himself together as the armor heals him after his...unfortunate accident with a dinosaur (which was badly swiped in the image to the left).

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:27:21 pm

Todd Luck wrote: unfortunate accident with a dinosaur (which was badly swiped in the image to the left).

Bob Layton... Iron Man artist, founding member of Valiant comics...couldn't draw dinosaurs for sh*t

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:37:58 pm

cobra_commander wrote:
Todd Luck wrote: unfortunate accident with a dinosaur (which was badly swiped in the image to the left).
Bob Layton... Iron Man artist, founding member of VALIANT comics...couldn't draw dinosaurs for sh*t

Would it have been easier for him if the dino wore armour?

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:39:49 pm

leonmallett wrote:
cobra_commander wrote:
Todd Luck wrote: unfortunate accident with a dinosaur (which was badly swiped in the image to the left).
Bob Layton... Iron Man artist, founding member of VALIANT comics...couldn't draw dinosaurs for sh*t
Would it have been easier for him if the dino wore armour?

Hehehehe