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Published: 2011-11-23 04:30:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 5229; Favourites: 104; Downloads: 280
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Description This cover concept and tagline came from Assistant Editor Jordan White. Initially I wasn't sure how I was going to make it work, keep it interesting and have a main focus on the page, with all those Madroxes everywhere. I didn't even know what the cause of death was! I finally came up with Madrox being targeted in the crosshairs, and the layout fell into place. I even got to throw in a bit of humour with Madrox's different personalities. Fun cover.

Pencils, inks, and colours all by me.
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Comments: 28

thelearningcurv [2012-04-16 20:34:34 +0000 UTC]

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powblamshazam [2011-12-10 16:08:44 +0000 UTC]

Please. Draw more interiors.

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davidyardin In reply to powblamshazam [2011-12-14 05:27:41 +0000 UTC]

Hopefully in the new year.

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powblamshazam In reply to davidyardin [2012-03-22 21:20:07 +0000 UTC]

That would be great!

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Revan-Ghost [2011-12-04 14:03:52 +0000 UTC]

Fun cover indeed! ^^

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davidyardin In reply to Revan-Ghost [2011-12-05 12:38:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Max-Dunbar [2011-11-24 23:39:13 +0000 UTC]

great cover. Love the hands!

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davidyardin In reply to Max-Dunbar [2011-11-25 00:18:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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polaris5 [2011-11-24 00:03:29 +0000 UTC]

Another beautifully expressive and fun cover. I CANNOT STAND the wait to see your first cover with Polaris! Please tell me you are sticking with X-Factor!

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davidyardin In reply to polaris5 [2011-11-24 01:09:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Well I can definitely guarantee at least 3 more X-Factor covers.

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CarlPearce [2011-11-23 23:42:35 +0000 UTC]

They're not?!? Are they k.o.ing Jamie? Who's stupid idea was that?!

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davidyardin In reply to CarlPearce [2011-11-24 00:48:39 +0000 UTC]

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CarlPearce In reply to davidyardin [2011-11-24 01:30:17 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I know it wasn't you, bud. Then again, comics these days. He'll be back in a few weeks. Just look at Johnny Storm.

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terrapin-man [2011-11-23 21:33:14 +0000 UTC]

Why kill off madrox??? Looks great + nice idea seeing as they didnt tell you how he died. Why didnt they tell you?

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davidyardin In reply to terrapin-man [2011-11-23 21:48:42 +0000 UTC]

I guess because they already had a concept; for most of the other X-Factor covers recently, they've given me script too.

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orabich [2011-11-23 13:38:49 +0000 UTC]

nice cover!
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davidyardin In reply to orabich [2011-11-23 16:37:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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RichardPace [2011-11-23 12:23:49 +0000 UTC]

Great expressions and sustained likeness on all of them!

Great job!

~R

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davidyardin In reply to RichardPace [2011-11-23 16:37:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Richard. Likeness is always an issue with Mr Multiple Man .

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druje [2011-11-23 11:26:09 +0000 UTC]

Really cool cover, David! Love the idea; love the rendering.

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davidyardin In reply to druje [2011-11-23 16:36:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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druje In reply to davidyardin [2011-11-23 17:53:35 +0000 UTC]

It's well deserved. Fell free to stop by my gallery too. You might be surprised.

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coolbeanjeans [2011-11-23 08:26:31 +0000 UTC]

Do you feel that the lack of information pertaining to the character's death is liberating or restrictive to your overall approach to cover design?

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davidyardin In reply to coolbeanjeans [2011-11-23 08:58:20 +0000 UTC]

Lack of information is almost always restrictive, but it can force you to think in different ways to solve problems.

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wildpegasus13 [2011-11-23 05:35:12 +0000 UTC]

Awesome cover!

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davidyardin In reply to wildpegasus13 [2011-11-23 08:56:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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urban-barbarian [2011-11-23 04:59:04 +0000 UTC]

Great expressions! Each one, a gem!

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davidyardin In reply to urban-barbarian [2011-11-23 08:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Dan

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