Wolverine and the X-Men Original Production Art - Nightcrawler Full Body Action w/ FX Lines COA Not Included

Up for sale is an incredible, one-of-a-kind original animation production key drawing of the fan-favorite mutant Nightcrawler (Kurt Wagner) from the hit 2009 series Wolverine and the X-Men.

This hand-drawn piece is a spectacular example of modern animation history. Because the series utilized digital ink-and-paint for its final broadcast, physical, hand-sketched layouts and keyframes like this one are the only tangible pieces of art created during the production of the show!

Item Highlights:

• Character: Nightcrawler in his signature dark blue and white X-Men team uniform.

• The Pose: A dynamic, full-body action shot capturing Kurt head-to-toe in his iconic, low-center-of-gravity crouch. His trademark prehensile tail is fully detailed and swept behind him.

• Special FX Mapping: Features the original animator's red-pencil mapping lines swirling around his body. These lines served as the exact blueprint guidelines for the digital inkers to apply his iconic "BAMF" teleportation smoke effect!

• Production Markings: Clearly labeled A-13 in the upper right corner, designating this as a vital key frame in the sequence.

 Episode Continuity:

This specific key drawing is from Season 1, Episode 5: "Thieves' Gambit." It captures the exact moment Nightcrawler teleports onto the deck of the mutant refugee ship to square off against the attacking MRD forces alongside Wolverine.

Condition & Display Notes:

The drawing is executed in graphite with blue and red colored pencil accents on standard 3-hole punched translucent animation paper. It is in excellent, production-used condition with crisp, clean linework. This is an absolute "holy grail" framing piece for any X-Men or Nightcrawler fan looking to showcase a character's definitive look and power!

Shipping & Handling

• Ships flat, sandwiched securely between multiple layers of heavy-duty cardboard to guarantee it arrives in pristine condition.

• Prompt shipping with fully tracked and insured delivery.

Add a certified piece of Genoshan resistance history to your animation portfolio today!

Please Note: A certificate of authenticity is referenced for customer validation purposes only and is not included in the final sale.