Uncanny X-Men #518 Page 8 Behind the Scenes

So, here's Matt Fractions page description with my thumbnail sketches all over it. I had a pretty good idea of how this page would look - just a matter of which way to tilt some of the panels.

Next is the partially finished page where I'm trying to nail down Emma's facial expression. Matt wanted to go with a Fellini feel to this - thus the 8 1/2 scaffolding in the background of panel 2 and Scott's Marcello Mastroianni inspired hair, glasses and suit. It was a fun change.

Finally, the finished pencils.

TD