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Xerox-Kitty's Comic Give-Away: Uncanny X-Men #114

Here's your chance to win a copy of this comic.

   

  
Now that the introductions are out of the way, here are the four solicited covers to help inspire you.  You can see the 'evolution' of the characters with four chosen outfits.  Four is a lot to ask for, but if you feel up to the challenge then please try it!  Otherwise, a minimum of two poses & outfits is required; they can be any old appearance, plus your take on what the character looks like now.  Only one entry per person, so don't just pick any old character... make sure it's someone you know & love!


Aside from these four, any Marvel mutant is up for grabs whether they've been an X-Man (or X-Woman) or not.  Hero or villain, powered or de-powered.  Here's a chance to create an 'Evolution' fashion parade for your favourite mutant!  Or if you just want to have your 2¢ on these upcoming variants, then have a look at the blog:   What Do you Think... About The 'X-Men Evolutions' Variant Covers?
 

The Prize 

This is the issue in question: (Uncanny) X-Men #114.  There are a lot of creases in the covers and the paper is soft to the touch, like paper money that's been in circulation for a few years.  However, the print quality is absolutely pristine.  I've compared both copies and they're identical.  And if anyone isn't sure about the large price tag for 12p on the cover, then please check out my blog on  When British Comic Books Were Really American Comic Books .
   

Deadline

Here's the World Clock.  GMT is Greenwich Mean Time, which is 5 hours ahead of East Coast America & 8 hours ahead of West Coast.  After that, my geography stinks, so you'll need to use the World Clock to figure out what time 17:00 GMT is for you ;)  should everything go according to plan (if there aren't any power cuts or random 'acts of god') then voting will be posted soon after. 
 

Frequently/Previously Asked Questions 

  • How do we submit the drawing?   Where do I send my submission? 
This Contest will follow the basis of the usual competitions in the Artist Show-Off Forum.  You'll need to upload your image to your Gallery & then post that image in a comment below (in this thread).  When you 'insert' the image, select large.   I'll then find it in your 'Images' tab from your profile & download it for later. 
 
  • US residents only I'm guessing?   
Not at all!  I'm in England, and am willing to ship the comic anywhere, world wide.  Yep... Anywhere!  I'll take it to the Post Office & then let Royal Mail do all the hard work.
 
  • Can the costumes be from alternate realities??  
Sorry, but no.  The contest is about showing the 'evolution' of a character.  To do that, you must focus on their Earth-616 mainstream Marvel Universe appearances.  Therefore alternate realities aren't accepted. 
 
  • Do we draw one "real" outfit, and then three ones we make up?  Or four real outfits? 
Official outfits only.  If an outfit has appeared in the comics, then it is allowable.  There will be 'design your own version' style contests in future.  For now, stick with 2 to 4 different outfits that have been published & show the 'evolution' of your chosen character. 
 
  • I want dibs on...  
Sorry, no 'dibs'.  If someone draws the evolution of Warpath, then someone else will also be able to make an entry featuring Warpath.  All mutants are free to use except for those in the official covers (see the examples above). 
 
Feel free to ask if you have any questions... and good luck!!     

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@xerox-kitty: that's a pretty cool idea you've come up with  
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To celebrate this contest I'm going to take of my pants and have a nap.

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Am I the only one trying to find a character who looks exactly the same as when they first came out?

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@xerox-kitty: Hi XK - your avatar has the same initials as my real name. Odd! Are you from the Midlands by any chance?
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This will be an amazing contest
 
I would love to be able to see the entries people submit.

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I'm in.  I may do a photoshopped thing.....since artistic talent and quality I do lack.  But...this will be done with toys!
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@Comiclove5: @HaHaManHV: Wow, good luck!! XD 
 
@PrinceIMC said:

" Someone needs to do Psylocke....but there might just be too many for a cover. "

Ah, but that's part of the fun.  You get to choose which outfits that you think best demonstrate the evolution of you chosen characters... Betsy could have Captain Britain, British body Psylocke, Asian body swimsuit wearing Psylocke, Exiles outfit, etc... Or just two that best describe how far she's come as a character (and she's probably one of the easiest to show that ;) 
 
@ArtisticNeedham: That's so funny!  :) 
 
@Babs: I don't know how you make videos for a living! I kept tripping up over my words.  It took me about an hour before I realised I could do it in little instalments instead of one take!  You're so brave to do this every day! 
 
@Baddamdog: Thank you :)  And I stalked eBay for a very long time.  It was my Pay Day treat to myself last month... and I absolutely hate it!  It's so large that it falls down (one lost take shows Dazzler fall down from the top corner) and because it's printed on a durable flexible plastic it absolutely stinks to high heaven!  I keep it rolled up in the original sleeve to prevent the smell from stinking me out of house & home! 
 
@IIayK: T hank you!  But it's such a poor camera that you can't see all the peroxide burnt out split ends ;) 
 
@tonis:
 If this works out, then I have a couple more ideas in the back of my head.  So wish everyone luck for me!  
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 Kitty the Beauty=*
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Wow this is such a cool contest! And Kitty you're really pretty in person! I'm starting on my entry now! And Kitty please tell me how you got that huge poster of Marko's X-Men piece? I WANT!

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This is great XK! :D

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Someone needs to do Psylocke....but there might just be too many for a cover.
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Now this is the kick in the nads I've needed to finally try to draw something for this site!

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Sounds fun. Lets see if I can dust off some of these art skills

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I am starting now!

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i want it soooooo baaaaad........but i cant draw!!!!!!1 WHY GOD.............WHY!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!? 
 
oh wait...... ialready have those ones. silly me
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@haydenclaireheroes: You can use any medium, so stick figures count too... !  ;)
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This is a cool contest. Too bad I am no artist but I know great ones on this site. So, I am excited to see who wins. 

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That pretty cool good luck to the participants.

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@xerox-kitty: Oh my God I'm soooo intrigued. And the contest looks cool too :) 
What a great idea on this one kitty, and and oh so tempting prize. You are a crafty one when you wanna see something get done.
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Moved from here. This is pretty dang cool. Good luck everyone!