Epic Covers

[thenextchampion]

There are many types of covers in the world of comics: Funny, dramatic, campy, perfectly drawn, poorly drawn, captavating....the whole magilla. This isnt a thread about favorite covers; but what you feel is the funniest, dramatic, and any other adjective you can think of. We got almost 100 years worth of comic book covers; so there is much to choose from.
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I'll get the ball rolling with some funny covers (or what I find funny):

Nova #20
-At first this looks like a simple, dramatic cover. But look at the background of this....what the hell is that robot in the background?

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/nova/20-1.jpg

Quasar #29
-Uh.........yeah......

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/quasar/29-1.jpg

Justice League of America #29
-Dont ask me why; but seeing Blue Beetle in this expression is just priceless.

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/justice-league-america/29-1.jpg

[labor_days]

Barry Allen The Flash wins this hands down. Every one of those covers is total WTF-ery.

[labor_days]

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/house-of-mystery/48-1.jpg

[cadgers]

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/daredevil-1998/72-2.jpg

I love how bold it is and the different sins on each cover for this arc.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/30/All_Star_Superman_Cover.jpg/250px-All_Star_Superman_Cover.jpg

For some reason I've just always loved this cover.

[gabeja]

Bendis tends to do good covers. Almost all powers covers are really good.

[comicbookchris]

Let's see...Favorite comedy cover is a tie between two Deadpool covers:
Deadpool #12 (Get some head): http://www.postimage.org/aVsCe0i.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/)

and Deadpool #68 (Making the Vespa look gangsta): http://www.postimage.org/aVsEVD0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVsEVD0)

Favorite dramatic cover is an old standby favorite, it's Iron Man #128 (I don't know if any other cover provoked more pity than this): http://www.postimage.org/aVsG1t0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVsG1t0)

Favorite campy cover is definatly Hawk and Dove #1 (Look at the way Dove looks at both the top banner and front & center, he looks like such an overdramatic sissy wimp. Your brother is getting the ass-kicking of a lifetime, help him you fucking jerk-off! The way he's standing look like he's wetting his pants!): http://www.postimage.org/aVsHngS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/)

[labor_days]

Only thing better than racism in comics is fascism. The Hawk & The Dove cover is A+ quality.

And as I said before, the best thing about that Iron Man cover is the helmet looks disappointed in Tony Stark. Classic.

[thenextchampion]

Those are great Deadpool covers; a lot of the covers from the Kelly/Preist era are great. My favorite would be:

Deadpool #20
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/deadpool/20-1.jpg


But you want campy?

Detective Comics #210
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/detective-comics/210-1.jpg

[labor_days]

I always wondered just what the fuck Deadpool's comics were about. /smfh

[thenextchampion]

I always wondered just what the fuck Deadpool's comics were about. /smfh

The cover says it all: We gotta dance!


and advertise for future story arcs...

[thenextchampion]

Here's an Avengers team I havent seen before....

Avengers #300
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/avengers/300-1.jpg

[comicbookchris]

Here's an Avengers team I havent seen before....

I guess if The Forgotten One's powers are to be forgotten about, then he's a pretty damn good super hero.

[neb]

I love that Quasar cover. That's a cover that will definitely get people to pick it up and flip through it, just to see what the hell it's about.

[comicbookchris]

I always wondered just what the fuck Deadpool's comics were about. /smfh

Deadpool is basically this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW6M8D41ZWU
mixed with this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg6BwRTYINU

[thenextchampion]

Deadpool is basically this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW6M8D41ZWU

Uh.......I'm so gald I live in America....



Captain America #408
-So many bad ideas packed into one cover....so little reading time.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/captain-america/408-12.jpg

[comicbookchris]

I'm not sure which issue this was, but look at Cap's rockin' boobage!

http://www.postimage.org/PqCjxkA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/)

Liefeld with another work of art!

[jon_samuelson]

Boy, Rob Liefeld sure draws one hell of a circle.

[cadgers]

I'm not sure which issue this was, but look at Cap's rockin' boobage!

http://www.postimage.org/PqCjxkA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/)

Liefeld with another work of art!

Was that serious or a joke? That cant be serious...

[comicbookchris]

Was that serious or a joke? That cant be serious...

I can't believe that there is a comic book fan that ISN'T a fan of the master artist! Well this cover to Avengers #5 is sure to convert you!

http://www.postimage.org/PqCok8S.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqCok8S)

Haha why are they so close together with their mouths open? Are they gonna give each other manly French kisses??

[cadgers]

That Cap looks like Bob from Fight Club.

And Thor and the Hulk look like there both gonna eat his Thor's hammer in a second.

[optimus187prime]

You should here Uncle Sal rip on Liefeld. It sounds like he has done some very scumbaggy things.

[thenextchampion]

Iron Man #313
-Ah the holidays......plus Iron Man seems to be the ghost of christmas present....or future...

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/iron-man/313-1.jpg

[miyamotofreak]

I'm not sure which issue this was, but look at Cap's rockin' boobage!

http://www.postimage.org/PqCjxkA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/)

Liefeld with another work of art!
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll319/benchilada/Comic%20Books/RobLiefeldCaptainAmerieca.jpg

[neb]

Deadpool is basically this...

So Deadpool is about...Asians? :p

[neb]

So, I found this website with the Top 10 weirdest covers (http://www.coverbrowser.com/top/weird) and thought I'd share. My favorite is this one...

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/detective-comics/241-13.jpg

[comicbookchris]

So, I found this website with the Top 10 weirdest covers (http://www.coverbrowser.com/top/weird) and thought I'd share. My favorite is this one...

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/detective-comics/241-13.jpg

Robin: But Batman, last night you wore the Green Costume, and tonight you're wearing the Red! Why?

Batman: Because red totally goes with this purse I'm carrying tonight! Now let's hurry, we shan't miss The Vagina Monologues!

[thenextchampion]

So, I found this website with the Top 10 weirdest covers (http://www.coverbrowser.com/top/weird) and thought I'd share. My favorite is this one...

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/detective-comics/241-13.jpg

Man when people said Batman and Robin were homosexuals back in the day....they werent kidden.


Batman #97
-Apparently Batman wasnt the world's greatest detective back in the day. Cause when a dog is better then you....then what's next? A chimp?.....Oh wait....(Plus what's with the pink Bat logo?)
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/batman/97-1.jpg

[comicbookchris]

Batman #97
-Apparently Batman wasnt the world's greatest detective back in the day. Cause when a dog is better then you....then what's next? A chimp?.....Oh wait....(Plus what's with the pink Bat logo?)

Batman and Robin put the dog down, and thus laid waste to their greatest threat!

I found two amazing classic comic covers that I'm sure everyone knows about, but never until now have I realized how similar they are. In fact, I'd say their almost duplicates! They are Uncanny X-Men #136 and Crisis on Infinite Earths #7. Decide for yourselves:
http://www.postimage.org/aVwMfuJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVwMfuJ) http://www.postimage.org/gx98QUJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx98QUJ)

[thenextchampion]

Batman and Robin put the dog down, and thus laid waste to their greatest threat!

I found two amazing classic comic covers that I'm sure everyone knows about, but never until now have I realized how similar they are. In fact, I'd say their almost duplicates! They are Uncanny X-Men #136 and Crisis on Infinite Earths #7. Decide for yourselves:
http://www.postimage.org/aVwMfuJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVwMfuJ) http://www.postimage.org/gx98QUJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx98QUJ)

Oh wow; I never noticed that before. Plus considering the Uncanny issue is 5 years younger then the COIE issue....I'd say DC stole that image and made it as their own! I mean that is a great cover for Uncanny; but what do people remember? Cyclops holding Jean Grey, or Superman holding Supergirl?

Conspiracy!!!

[jaflanagan]

Here's an Avengers team I havent seen before....

Avengers #300
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/avengers/300-1.jpg

I love the shit out of this cover. I have huge love for the "Captain" version of that costume because of this very cover. Oh, these are my golden years right here.

Shame about Gilgamesh never catching on...

[conorkilpatrick]

Oh, these are my golden years right here.

That was indeed my Golden Age for the Avengers.

[thenextchampion]

I love the shit out of this cover. I have huge love for the "Captain" version of that costume because of this very cover. Oh, these are my golden years right here.

Shame about Gilgamesh never catching on...

I'll have to find these issues....cause I wouldnt think a mix-match of superheroes would mean a great Avengers team. I mean it basically looks like: 2 FF + 2 Avengers + 1 random= Great Avengers!

I like this Avengers cover:
Avengers #53 (1998)
http://www.99centcomicsonline.com/99centa/avengersIII53.jpg

[thenextchampion]

Some great GL covers I found:

Green Lantern #49
-Love the red and yellow used in this cover....of course 'The Dazzler' is a stupid name; but that's in hindsight
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/green-lantern-1960/49-1.jpg

Green Lantern #79
-We all know this famous run; and we all know how serious it played the drug problems of the 1970's. But few know they actually cared deeply about Indian reservations and their casinos. Vote 'NO on Prop 274' wont you?
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/green-lantern-1960/79-1.jpg

Iron Lantern #1
-Part of the shit that was 'DC vs Marvel'. It's Amalgam comics....so it should most likely suck. But I actually love the design of this, mainly for the color. Maybe down the road Matt Fraction can write in a green Iron Man suit in the future? St. Patrick's Day celebration?
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/iron-lantern/1-1.jpg

[optimus187prime]

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/wolverine/88-4.jpg

[neb]

In the GL cover with The Dazzler, GL looks so emaciated that you could fold him in half.

[neb]

Oh. My. God.

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/action-comics/58-1.jpg

[neb]

I found this image, and thought it was awesomely epic.

http://silverstatechronicles.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/ss04bg.jpg

What is it with Batman and animals...?

http://www.movie-moron.com/wp-content/gallery/batman/batman-comic-cover-29.jpg

Why is Superman always such a dick...?

http://onceuponageek.com/images/jimmy_olsen_30.jpg

[thenextchampion]

All of those are fantastic!

That Superman one is incredibly racist....but beautifully designed.
Thor and Silver Surfer fighting on a rainbow is awesome
Plus how many animals has Bruce put a Batman mask on?

This is a hilarious Punisher cover for me:

Punisher: War Zone #13
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/punisher-war-zone/13-1.jpg

[neb]

Instead of killing all the "grass" dealers, Frank decided to take the more direct approach.

[thenextchampion]

Battle of the Planets #12
-Something I never knew Alex Ross did....but I want it in the worst way
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/battle-of-the-planets/12-5.jpg

Incredible Hulk #226
-Didnt realize Hulk got a PhD....in smashing!
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/hulk/226-5.jpg

Daredevil #29
-Apparently Matt Murdock has to wear his shades while wearing the mask
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/daredevil/29-2.jpg

[comicbookchris]

@TNC:

Alex Ross did another cover to a comic mini-series based on an old cartoon. Perhaps you've heard of this gem? http://www.postimage.org/aVBFLjS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVBFLjS)

@Neb:

Let's not forget to cover Superman's younger years, in which his greatest power was his invincibility to spanking! Here was have not one, but TWO Superboy covers in which Pa Kent has a conundrum over how to properly spank his boy!

http://www.postimage.org/aVBHl5A.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/) http://www.postimage.org/PqLKiP0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqLKiP0)

[bonemachine]

Can't work the freakin' photo link thingy but I will point out that the cover to Watchmen 1# is pretty iconic

[thenextchampion]

@TNC:

Alex Ross did another cover to a comic mini-series based on an old cartoon. Perhaps you've heard of this gem? http://www.postimage.org/aVBFLjS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVBFLjS)

Ooooooooooo!!!! God there's so much I didnt know Alex Ross did. I want that in the worst way now!


Brave and the Bold #94
-Uh......yeah this is awkward...
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/brave-and-the-bold/94-1.jpg

Ghost Rider #40
-This is why people should be afraid of Ghost Rider. He caused the nuclear holocaust!
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/ghost-rider/40-1.jpg

[thenextchampion]

Tales to Astonish #47
-Looks like Marvel forgot an Inhuman for Black Bolt.....TRULL!!!!
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/tales-to-astonish/21-1.jpg

[neb]

Stupid hippies...they ruin everything...

http://www.oregoncommentator.com/archives/superman.jpg

How awesome is this cover?

http://www.silverstatechronicles.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/captainamerica111.jpg

I think I've found the inspiration for Clockwork Orange...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/91550878_6222aa41b2_o.jpg

[thenextchampion]

I think I've found the inspiration for Clockwork Orange...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/91550878_6222aa41b2_o.jpg

You know people always joke about how gay Batman and Robin were.....How about Olsen and Superman?

Marvel Family #19
-I sure hope this giant is wearing a lioncloth....if not he needs a shave...



.....His beard! I mean his beard!....of course he's wearing a lioncloth
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/marvel-family/19-1.jpg

[gabeja]

How does one embed a picture?

[cadgers]

How does one embed a picture?

Use the image tags. There's a guide at the bottom of the page.

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7325/83042212.th.png (http://img27.imageshack.us/my.php?image=83042212.png)

Click that link and it should help.

[comicbookchris]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/91550878_6222aa41b2_o.jpg

What the fuck is it with Superman and Jimmy Olson on all these covers? They always act like dicks to each other on the covers. This reminds me of a Japanese reality show which is kinda like Big Brother with a female cast, but everytime one of the girls cries, they collect their tears in a jar or something, and at the end of the show, whoever has the most tears wins.

[cadgers]

What the fuck is it with Superman and Jimmy Olson on all these covers? They always act like dicks to each other on the covers. This reminds me of a Japanese reality show which is kinda like Big Brother with a female cast, but everytime one of the girls cries, they collect their tears in a jar or something, and at the end of the show, whoever has the most tears wins.

You just described what seems to be the greatest show of all time.

[miyamotofreak]

What the fuck is it with Superman and Jimmy Olson on all these covers? They always act like dicks to each other on the covers. This reminds me of a Japanese reality show which is kinda like Big Brother with a female cast, but everytime one of the girls cries, they collect their tears in a jar or something, and at the end of the show, whoever has the most tears wins.
What the fuck? What is this show called?

[thenextchampion]

Darkhawk #1
-This is it?.....This is the #1 issue that got Ron to buy 25 copies?....That's...*whistles* wow.

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/darkhawk/1-1.jpg

[comicbookchris]

What the fuck? What is this show called?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdPYX2Bn-tk

Fast forward to about 4:23, its talked about. It's called Crybaby.

[neb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdPYX2Bn-tk

Fast forward to about 4:23, its talked about. It's called Crybaby.

The Japanese watch some f'ed up stuff....

[thenextchampion]

Our Army at War #45
-Very gutsy of a fighter pliot to ignore an enemy plane. Especially when it shoots out your window.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/our-army-at-war/45-1.jpg

Star Trek #25
-Apparently Spock had a brief stint as Brainiac 5
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/star-trek/25-1.jpg

Spider-Man 2099 #30
-I thought the original costume for this line was bad....
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/spider-man-2099/30-1.jpg

[miyamotofreak]

Darkhawk #1
-This is it?.....This is the #1 issue that got Ron to buy 25 copies?....That's...*whistles* wow.

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/darkhawk/1-1.jpg
Ron owns 25 of that. I can barely type due to teh laffs.

[thenextchampion]

Spectre #8
-You!!!!.....Stole the cookie from the cookie jar
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x228/ted87_bucket/Spectre8Front.jpg

Tintin #11
-For something called 'Secret of the Unicorn' there sure are a lot of pirates....and no unicorn to be seen
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/tintin/11-1.jpg

NFL Superpro #11
-Wait so he's a football player.....but he's playing basketball? I just realized that doesnt make any sense.
http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/SuperPro%2011.jpg

[neb]

That Spectre cover is so awesome!

[thenextchampion]

That Spectre cover is so awesome!

I like the perspective of it. It's like there is a barrier between the hand and the head....the hand is focused and detailed while the head looks blurry and in a puddle of water.



Justice League of America #28
-They can go on strike if they want. But DC will just throw in cheap mexican labor to continue the comic. (Notice Ray Palmer in the bottom of the comic; nice detail)
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/justice-league-of-america/28-1.jpg

[thenextchampion]

You know I wanted this thread to be more about comical covers. But after 5 pages and a ton of covers shown; it's just funny how these bad golden age covers were. Example: JLA covers.

Justice League of America #55
-Hopefully this isnt how Dick dresses at the end of Battle for the Cowl.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/justice-league-of-america/55-1.jpg

Justice League of America #63
-I'm pretty sure it's always been you Sups....you didnt have to kill everyone to prove this.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/justice-league-of-america/63-1.jpg

Justice League of America #75
-What is this, JLA or The Boys? Notice how happy Bruce is....
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/justice-league-of-america/75-1.jpg

Justice League of America #90
-Superman is just floating right?......right?
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/justice-league-of-america/90-1.jpg

[thenextchampion]

Savage Dragon #119
-Excuse me Mr. Larsen, your bias is showing
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/savage-dragon/119-1.jpg

[miyamotofreak]

Savage Dragon #119
-Excuse me Mr. Larsen, your bias is showing
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/savage-dragon/119-1.jpg
That is such a awesome cover.
Larsen knows how to make awesome covers.

[comicbookchris]

In the continuing War of Dickery between Superman and Jimmy Olson, Superman weds Jimmy Olson to a huge female chimp on the cover of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olson #98! I feel bad for Jimmy when this gorilla's mating frenzy kicks in...

And what qualifies Superman as a witch doctor?! I didnt know he did 10 years in Tribal Medicine school to get his Witch Doctor P.H.D...
http://www.postimage.org/gxnxjCr.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxnxjCr)

[gabeja]

This is my favorite

[voodoomama]

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/731/x251f.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=x251f.jpg)

This one stuck with me as a kid not in league with some of the others shown though

[thenextchampion]

I did a 'review' for this comic earlier but I want to stress it here.


Simpsons Spectacular #8 has my all time favorite cover so far this year. Nova #22 is a close second place but every time I see this cover I laugh. It might be lame I am picking a Simpsons comic for the best of anything. But dont tell me you dont chuckle (at least) with this cover:

http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp213/GregManuelIJS/SimpsonsSuper.jpg

[elwood]

While they aren't the most "epic" covers around, these two Starman ones are still pretty sweet.

#13
http://www.comicbookdb.com/graphics/comic_graphics/1/43/294_20060129233332_large.jpg

and

#1,000,000
http://www.comicbooknoise.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/starman1000000.jpg

[neb]

I love the 0 issue cover of Starman. Actually, a majority of the covers for that series were awesome.

[thenextchampion]

Guardians of the Galaxy #13
-GHOST RIDERS.....IN......SPACE.....
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/guardians-of-the-galaxy/13-1.jpg

ROM Spaceknight #1
-Who's the baddest mo-fo robot in all the land? Rom!
http://www.popculturemadness.com/Entertainment/News/Images/Rom.jpg

[neb]

One of my favorite covers from the 90's. I spent hours trying to replicate this thing when I was a kid.

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/news/images/0305/maxx.jpg

So, the Justice League comes from trees...?

http://highandlowny.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/jlaorigin.jpg.w300h441.jpg

[thenextchampion]

So, the Justice League comes from trees...?

http://highandlowny.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/jlaorigin.jpg.w300h441.jpg

whoops, image doesnt work.


I assume you mean this?

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/justice-league-of-america/9-1.jpg

[neb]

whoops, image doesnt work.

Damn, I hate that. I always double check to make sure it's going to work, and sometimes, they just don't.

But yeah, that's the one I found.

[thenextchampion]

Doom 2099 #2
-Apparently the Dr. Doom of this timeline was taught under the leadership of Speedball.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/doom-2099/2-1.jpg

[thenextchampion]

Captain America #260
-Great use of red, white, and blue in this. Plus I love it how the white streaks of the paper are used for bars of the cell.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/captain-america/260-1.jpg

Captain America #317
-People didnt realize Hawkeye was the 'Meg' of the Marvel Universe.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/captain-america/317-15.jpg

Captain America #401
-Maybe this is why Red Skull has turned into middle management? Cause even I didnt realize how much paperwork Cap has to do in a day.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/captain-america/401-19.jpg

[thenextchampion]

Daredevil #308
-You dont see Ed Brubaker doing this to Daredevil!
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/daredevil/308-3.jpg

Daredevil #319
-Matt Murdock's first and final attempt at being Spider-Man
http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/4/33724-2190-37654-1-daredevil_super.jpg

[neb]

That "Fall From Grace" cover is pretty awesome. That's a total DD cover. DD jousting is pretty awesome though. Shame on Bru for not bringing it back into the fold.

[thenextchampion]

Batman #127
-The earliest Marvel/DC Crossover!
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/batman/127-4.jpg

[neb]

I think Thor needs to work on his aim. That street lamp is no where near Batman and Robin.

[cadgers]

Looking at these old covers you don't see the creators names anywhere. Unlike today where at the very least the writer and artist are somewhere on the cover.

[thenextchampion]

Looking at these old covers you don't see the creators names anywhere. Unlike today where at the very least the writer and artist are somewhere on the cover.

Wasnt that like, part of a famous court battle with creators/company? Like I think the reason we see the creative names on covers to begin with is because of a court ruling. Or I could be talking out of my butt.....Anyone can confirm this?

[gabeja]

Looking at these old covers you don't see the creators names anywhere. Unlike today where at the very least the writer and artist are somewhere on the cover.

Very often in even some 70's comics, the writer and artist team are sometimes not even listed inside the actual comic. Seriously.

[thenextchampion]

Love and Rockets #27
-Big fan of cubism. Love this cover.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/love-rockets/27-1.jpg

Fantastic Four #122
-This image is just weird. Why is this taking place at a carnival?
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/fantastic-four/122-3.jpg

[johnferrigno]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/death5793/30929984076243.gif

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/death5793/30929984076244.gif

These two covers just screamed "AWESOME STORY INSIDE!" when i saw them. They were right.

[johnferrigno]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/death5793/5163302512231.gif

I had no idea what this comic even WAS when i saw it on the new release rack back in the day. But this image made me want to find out.

[johnferrigno]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/death5793/5472138808823.gif

Sometimes, a single iconic image can make you love a character forever. This is the proof of that for me.

[johnferrigno]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/death5793/42856589026150.gif

This image is so great, it doesn't even need a background! Iron Man vs Doom? In Arthurian times? Did i die and go to geek heaven?

[johnferrigno]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/death5793/05815547774277.gif

When i saw this cover, I wasn't even reading Avengers. But this image just grabbed me and wouldn't let go until I shelled out my 75 cents to read this story. Still one of my all time favorite issues of Avengers, and i didn't even read the stories leading up to the big climactic battle!

[neb]

That Moon Knight cover is so awesome. In a way, it's even better than most of the modern covers out there. I can definitely see how that would grab your eye.

Also, that Doom/Iron Man issue is one I'm back issue diving for. It looks so boss.

[thenextchampion]

That is an iconic image of Iron Man and Dr. Doom. But I always liked this cover too.

Iron Man #149
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/iron-man/149-1.jpg

Iron Man: Legacy of Doom #3
-This is the most recent Iron Man/Doom crossover. This is the best cover of the four.
http://www.marvelcomics.pl/stuff/covers/iron_man_legacy_of_doom/iron_man_legacy_of_doom_3@p.jpg

[johnferrigno]

I miss the days when Doom was more of a Marvel-wide supervillain, tangling with iron man, Spider-Man and the X-Men. For the last 15-20 years he pretty much only fought the FF. I'm glad bendis seems to be getting him back to being a villain who fights everybody.

[thenextchampion]

I miss the days when Doom was more of a Marvel-wide supervillain, tangling with iron man, Spider-Man and the X-Men. For the last 15-20 years he pretty much only fought the FF. I'm glad bendis seems to be getting him back to being a villain who fights everybody.

Yeah I'll give Bendis some credit....he's definitely seems to be more of a world wide villain now then normal. But then again I havent read any of the Dark Reign nonsense so I dont know how big of a threat he is right now.

[thenextchampion]

House of Secrets #2
-Maybe they're scared of him cause he walks like Frankenstein, wears an iron mask, and has lazers coming out of his eyes.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/house-of-secrets/2-1.jpg

Human Fly #1
-He can fight sharks, he can do tricks on a helicopter, he can save a plane, he can even walk across a huge waterfall! The only thing Human Fly cant do.....is go to 20 issues.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/be/Human_Fly_1.jpg

[thenextchampion]

Simpsons Comics #99
-At least Simpsons comics can give me a laugh
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/simpsons-comics/99-1.jpg

Amazing Spider-Man #563
-I might not like this BND stuff. But I do love this cover.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/amazing-spider-man/563-1.jpg

[thenextchampion]

(More Spider-Man goodness)

Amazing Spider-Man #347
-People dont realize how Venom is a huge fan of Shakespeare
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/amazing-spider-man/347-1.jpg

Spectacular Spider-Man #99
-Love this cover
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/spectacular-spider-man-1976/99-1.jpg

[thenextchampion]

Adventure Comics #84
-Great way to get the reader's attention at the store.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/adventure-comics/84-1.jpg

Adventure Comics #389
-Wow, this is pretty dark and evil for Supergirl
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/adventure-comics/389-1.jpg

[johnferrigno]

Sometimes, a single image can make you just fall in love with a character you know nothing about. When i saw this cover for the first time, i said "I don't know who that guy is, but if he's in a comic, i'm buying it!"

Which is why the upcoming "Godhunter" mini is on my pull list

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/death5793/373px-BetaRayBill.jpg

[thenextchampion]

Superman's Pal: Jimmy Olsen #115
-Another instance of someone being a dick on the cover
http://onceuponageek.com/images/aquacover11.jpg

Lois Lane #63
-Superman is basically stating the reader's thoughts at this point.
http://www.kochcomics.com/images2/loislane63f.jpg

[thenextchampion]

Agh! My covers! My sweet beautiful covers, their all getting deleted by the website I got them from!

.....I got some editing to do....

EDIT: ****!!!! I cant edit them!? Damnit! Sorry folks...I'll get my covers now from a better source.

[cadgers]

DMZ has some of the best covers to come out in the past couple of years. I think the majority of them up until recently were done by the writer Brian Wood.

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/f/f6/DMZ_6.jpg
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/a/a6/DMZ_18.jpg

Also Brian Bolland's covers on Animal Man blew me away when I first saw them

http://item.slide.com/r/1/74/i/QS0HBBwTDfGW97V0PxTmdOGgfl-x8ov9/

[gobo]

1119

Holy crap

[cadgers]

1119

Holy crap

I really wish I was in the meeting when they pitched that.

[johnferrigno]

I had seen the Animal man cover before and always liked that one. But the DMZ covers are new to me and are outstanding!

[neb]

I can't seem to find it on the Internet, but I always loved the cover to Flash #13, which was the issue that Bart Allen died in. The Tony Daniel cover was so killer with the darkened Flash blur running toward the reader.

I keep looking for it so people know what I'm talking about.

EDIT: Found it!

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51pw1ZsfNKL.jpg

[thenextchampion]

The 103rd post; let's have some covers from issue #103!

Batman #103
-Not even a comic can make me interested in the circus
http://www.alldogyardcleanup.com/TC/comic%20gallery/batman%20103.jpg

What If? #103
-Predating the Civil War by years.
http://www.medinnus.com/winghead/comics/what_if_02_103.gif

[jumpingjupiter]

Supergirl #36

Lots of things I love about this. The triangular composition (squint) and the action make this super dynamic! Also, for a non-supergirl reader who just thinks of the character as a jailbait / cheerleader fetish (ie me), this converted me to thinking there was more to it than that. The shot strikes me as anatomically correct for a young girl but a really pissed off powerful young girl. The line work is delicate and the colors have a soft-ish look to them juxtaposed to the destruction of the lasers. Also, the contrast between the white background and the dark foreground is eye-catching. I broke my boycott against pantsless superheros to buy this issue.

http://prettythings.pullbot.com/artworks/191416/SG-Cv36_medium.jpg

More as I think of them.

[neb]

That's such an awesome cover. That was the first Supergirl issue I ever bought, and the cover had a big part in that.

[neb]

This is one of my favorite Alex Ross covers...

http://www.comicnerd.com/wp-content/images/batman-679.jpg

[cadgers]

This is one of my favorite Alex Ross covers...

http://www.comicnerd.com/wp-content/images/batman-679.jpg

I've always liked how Ross makes Batman's costume look like cloth. Where the majority of the time it looks like some kind of armor when most artist draw it.

[cam-]

Is it too cliche to say I like Cassaday?

http://blog.newsweek.com/photos/levelup/images/original/A-cover-of-the-acclaimed-comic-book-_2200_Planetary_2C002200_-script-by-Warren-Ellis-and-art-by-John-Cassaday.aspx

That's from the book Planetar-ay...

Rhyming is fun!!!

[cam-]

Also this cover:

http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/LT-Cv175.jpg

makes me want to buy that book.

[johnferrigno]

I broke my boycott against pantsless superheros to buy this issue.

Does this mean you won't buy a Namor book?

[thenextchampion]

Sandman Mystery Theatre #5
-*sighs* I wish there was an ongoing again with this Sandman
https://www.newkadia.com/Covers/L/S/Sandman%20Mystery%20Theatre/SandmanMysteryTheatre5.jpg

[comicbookchris]

Avengers #73: She-Hulk looks disgusting in her manly steroid rage. I nearly gagged on my own vomit when I saw this.

http://www.postimage.org/Pq22XkNA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq22XkNA)

[thenextchampion]

Amazing Heroes #147
-Nice little inside joke...of course it's not true for today's Batman comics
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/2091/ahps08de6.jpg

Bat-Thing #1
-Mixing up Man-Bat and Man-Thing...yeah that's a seller.
http://www.99centcomicsonline.com/99centa/batthing.jpg

[jumpingjupiter]

Does this mean you won't buy a Namor book?

Probably. But it applies more to females.

[thenextchampion]

Birds of Prey #121
-Awesome cover. Nuff said
http://www.thecomicfanatic.com/new%20images/bop121.jpg

[comicbookchris]

We've talked alot about amazing epic covers in this thread, and some of them have been truly breathtaking. However, after seeing this cover, I can honestly say that no other cover will truly look epic in my eyes again. I give to you...Marvel's Billy Ray Cyrus cover:

http://www.postimage.org/aV1XqhNS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1XqhNS)

I wanna find a copy of this and have Joe Quesada sign it. I'd probably get punched in the face, but it would be great for a story!

[thenextchampion]

Powers #30
-I might not be a fan of this series....but I will contend that Oeming does some of the best covers for a comic. Love the design for this one.
http://prettythings.pullbot.com/artworks/12335/powers030_medium.jpg

[gobo]

I can't wait for Powers to come back

[neb]

Oh man, I totally forgot about that Birds of Prey cover. That is indeed an awesome cover.

What I want to know about the Billy Ray Cyrus comic is why it was even made in the first place. If there's anyone that bought that comic and got hooked by it, I would like to question their sensibilities.

[comicbookchris]

What I want to know about the Billy Ray Cyrus comic is why it was even made in the first place. If there's anyone that bought that comic and got hooked by it, I would like to question their sensibilities.

It's the mullet, it has a strange draw that hooks people. Not since the introduction of Longshot has there been a more powerful one!

[thenextchampion]

Magneto and the Magnetic Men
-Another brilliant crossover by Marvel/DC. Wait did I see brilliant? I ment to say stupid
http://www.99centcomicsonline.com/99centa/MagnetoAndTheMagneticMen.jpg

[comicbookchris]

Someone took the crappy Liefeld-esque art of the 90's and put in it a blender with the Ultimate Warrior, and this it what we get:

WARRIOR #1
http://www.postimage.org/Pqbg9or.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pqbg9or)

[thenextchampion]

Transformers #5
-This should be a poster for the film coming up.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/transformers/5-1.jpg

[neb]

They should use one of the covers to "All Hail Megatron." Each one of those was fantastic.

[johnferrigno]

Transformers #5
-This should be a poster for the film coming up.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/transformers/5-1.jpg

When i was a kid, this was probably the first cover that ever stood out to me as something "different." The art style just jumped out at me, as it was a huge departure to what i had seen previously. my 5 year old hands would hold this comic forever and just stare at it.

[thenextchampion]

Whos the Decepticon in that cover anyways? I dont recognize him.

The Punisher: The End
-Note to self; dont let kids get on Mr. Castle's lawn.
http://www.thepunisher.com/past_news/january_2004/punisher-theend1.jpg

[neb]

What people don't know is that cover was the original poster for Gran Torino. True story.

[thenextchampion]

What people don't know is that cover was the original poster for Gran Torino. True story.

.....I'd....I'd like to know your sources :)

[thenextchampion]

There are all types of comics; but few have ever seen the weirdest comics. With inspiration coming from Holy Sh*t: The World's Weirdest Comic Books. I've come to show you the weirdest comic book covers. Remember, they're all real.


Hansi, The Girl Who Loved the Swastika
-Although you couldnt tell by the cover; this actually is an anti-Nazi comic. About a girl who gets brainwashed by the Nazi reigme. Just think of it like a Marvel comic of the 40's....except of Captain America we get a blonde girl.
http://rexcurry.net/swastika-sex-girls-hansi.jpg

Binky Brown Meets the Holy Virgin Mary
-Taking along the veins of R. Crumb; this follows the semi-biographical accounts of Justin Green....and his sexual fantasies of the church....yeah he's going to hell.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2708865586_a8c6cc667a.jpg?v=0

The Barn of Fear
-Sort of like Animal Farm....but much more violent. Hey if this is a farm; what's with the lizards and monkey?
http://www.deniskitchen.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/CB_BARNFEAR.B.JPG

Regan Raiders
-This is how the Republican Party can be back into the majority. Be superheroes. Why else would they keep talking about Ronald Regan?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CGdbWRAh_KI/SJi10buC4BI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/j51Jv_4XyL0/s400/PICREAGANSRAIDERS1FORBLOG.jpg

[rustyautoparts]

Whos the Decepticon in that cover anyways? I dont recognize him.

That would be Shockwave (http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Shockwave_(G1)).

[neb]

TNC those covers are so ridiculous. Excellent find!

[neb]

I LOVE this Dynamo 5 cover. It's one of my favorites from the series.

http://www.majorspoilers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08a/1AugustBlahBlahBlah/D52.jpg

[thenextchampion]

TNC those covers are so ridiculous. Excellent find!

There's so much more, trust me. It's just a pain in the butt cause no website seems to have the covers I really want to show.

Colonel Sanders Comics
-Filled with 6 secret herbs and spices; Col. Sanders agrees this comic is finger lickin good!
http://members.fortunecity.co.uk/tinman23/comics/ColonelSanders01.jpg

[thenextchampion]

Man it's really hard to find these covers now....considering the main website wont allow me to use them anymore.

X-Men Unlimited #30
-This is a weird cover for a bunch of different reasons. The weirdest thing to me; why is Nightcrawler the only one doing the homage to the Beatles? Sure they are doing that iconic album cover....But why is Kurt the only one in the white suit?
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/x-men-unlimited/30-1.jpg

Apocalypse vs Dracula #4
-Yes this series exists....Yes it sounds awesome.
http://www.backissuecomics.co.uk/store/images/Marvel/N5214-I-4.jpg

[paper]

Man it's really hard to find these covers now....considering the main website wont allow me to use them anymore.



You mean hotlinking? Why not host them yourself?

[thenextchampion]

Transmetropolitan #8
-Out of the two trades I've read: This is my favorite cover of the series so far. Just love how everyone is wide eyed and Spider is just 'hanging' out with them.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/transmetropolitan/8-1.jpg

[bonemachine]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f26/death5793/30929984076243.gif


These two covers just screamed "AWESOME STORY INSIDE!" when i saw them. They were right.

This cover makes me laugh seeing Cap and Thor kicking at Galactus' feet. I mean, sure Thor has the hammer but what the hell can cap do?! Kick him in the shins a few times until he gets tired and needs a lie-down?!

[bonemachine]

Transmetropolitan #8
-Out of the two trades I've read: This is my favorite cover of the series so far. Just love how everyone is wide eyed and Spider is just 'hanging' out with them.
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/transmetropolitan/8-1.jpg

God Iloved that issue. It was one of the first issues where Spider Jersualem wasn't been a completely cranky bastard. Not that being a cranky bastard is bad, it's just that the character needed to show a tender side otherwise he'd just be another wise cracking Warren Ellis character.

[johnferrigno]

This cover makes me laugh seeing Cap and Thor kicking at Galactus' feet. I mean, sure Thor has the hammer but what the hell can cap do?! Kick him in the shins a few times until he gets tired and needs a lie-down?!

HA! Well, if you want to get technical about it, Cap probably should have died about eighty times during his tenure with the Avengers. No matter what kind of wacky, universe shattering event they find themselves in, this GUY WITH A SHIELD not only survived, but usually was the last guy standing to save the day. But hey, he's freakin CAP, so w forgive it!

[thenextchampion]

HA! Well, if you want to get technical about it, Cap probably should have died about eighty times during his tenure with the Avengers. No matter what kind of wacky, universe shattering event they find themselves in, this GUY WITH A SHIELD not only survived, but usually was the last guy standing to save the day. But hey, he's freakin CAP, so w forgive it!

Doesnt Cap have the power of moving his shield around when he throws it? Or am I just thinking of Marvel Ultimate Alliance?

[comicbookchris]

Batman and Robin put the dog down, and thus laid waste to their greatest threat!

I found two amazing classic comic covers that I'm sure everyone knows about, but never until now have I realized how similar they are. In fact, I'd say their almost duplicates! They are Uncanny X-Men #136 and Crisis on Infinite Earths #7. Decide for yourselves:
http://www.postimage.org/aVwMfuJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVwMfuJ) http://www.postimage.org/gx98QUJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx98QUJ)

I found another cover that further rips off this pose! Check out the cover to Witchblade #128.
http://www.postimage.org/PqLsBSJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqLsBSJ)

[miyamotofreak]

The Serum guys, the Serum. And by the way this Jock cover is stunning (the issue after next of Scalped coming in June):
http://dccomics.com/media/product/1/1/11964_400x600.jpg

[conorkilpatrick]

I found another cover that further rips off this pose! Check out the cover to Witchblade #128.

It's a homage, not a rip-off.

[cadgers]

The Serum guys, the Serum. And by the way this Jock cover is stunning (the issue after next of Scalped coming in June):
http://dccomics.com/media/product/1/1/11964_400x600.jpg

Ridiculous. When Scalped is all said and done Vertigo definitely need's to make a cover gallery book for it.

[gabeja]

It's a homage, not a rip-off.

A famous James L Brooks line.

[thenextchampion]

A famous James L Brooks line.

Actually he stated: 'When your ripping off a black and white movie; it's an homage'. :)

[comicbookchris]

It's a homage, not a rip-off.

I actually see that now, as the background characters are also posed just like the X-Men cover. My bad, sometimes the line between homage and rip-off can be a little blurry.

[neb]

Doesnt Cap have the power of moving his shield around when he throws it? Or am I just thinking of Marvel Ultimate Alliance?

I believe you are thinking of the video game. In the comics, Cap is just so awesome, everything bends to his will...he just doesn't control it. It's hard for Cap for be aware of it because he is so awesome.

[thenextchampion]

I believe you are thinking of the video game. In the comics, Cap is just so awesome, everything bends to his will...he just doesn't control it. It's hard for Cap for be aware of it because he is so awesome.

I didnt realize Chuck Norris took over the mantle of Cap. :)

[thenextchampion]

Sub-Mariner #18
-Only a group of meddling kids can save Namor!
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/sub-mariner-1968/18-1.jpg