1967's X-Men #34 was an early Marvel penciling assignment for Dan Adkins, and back then the fanzines quickly pointed out just how heavily he'd relied on reference--check out just a few examples below (there are many more in the issue; take a look through it). Naturally Adkins looked to the Kirby X-Men issues for guidance--but guess what comic the second panel (Angel flying) is based on.
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| 1967: X-Men #34 Dan Adkins |
Okay, here's the breakdown:
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| 1967: X-Men #34 DanAdkins |
Yes, the pose is a standard one. Adkins repositions Angel a bit.
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| 1965: X-Men #11 Jack Kirby |
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| 1967: X-Men #34 Adkins |
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| 1964: Tales of Suspense #60 Jack Kirby |
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| 1967: X-Men #34 Dan Adkins |
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| 1964: X-Men #8 Jack Kirby |
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| 1967: X-Men #34 Dan Adkins |
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| 1965: X-Men #10 Jack Kirby |
Go to the head of the class if you remembered that Panel 2 has been featured on Panelocity😏
Wow, I'd at least change some arms around and what not!
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