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Cammy’s Favorite Covers for 8/3/11
HERO Comics 2011 One Shot by Adam Hughes
I’m ogling this cover in the name of charity, I swear! But seriously, Adam Hughes is one of those very few artists who can get away with drawing nothing but women until the day he dies, and I would have no qualms with that whatsoever. Just looking at this beautiful cover makes you fall in love with this imaginary woman, and you never even caught her name. The one detail that makes me fall in love is her slightly reddish nose. That little attention to detail right there is what makes Hughes an absolute master of his craft. I want to see this cover as a sexy badass SEAL chick getting back from an intense workout, but instead I see the image as a thing of beauty.
Sweet Tooth #24 by Jeff Lemire
Gus on a mountain of skulls is the last thing that comes to mind when I think Sweet Tooth. Where’s his 8-pack abs and sword? If you’re going to be posing on skulls, you’re legally required to be shouting “CROM!” while a scantily-clad slave girl clings to your leg. What does Gus have? Some really depressing-looking balloons. I do love the use of watercolors though, and the details of every bone and ribcage. Reminds you that while the main character is innocent and naive, the harsh realities of the post-apocalyptic landscape are alive and well in this series.
S.H.I.E.L.D. Volume 2 #2 by Dustin Weaver, Sonia Oback & Gerald Parel
While I’m still not 100% certain which character is which (Newton and Tesla?), I was immediately drawn in by the lightning exploding in the erratic formations. Just the pose in the center reminds me of the classic A New Hope look, maybe mixed in with a little TRON. The painted style with splatter effects makes the image as a whole feel complete, and epic all at the same time. While you may find it hard to follow at times, you don’t care because that cover will draw you in for more no matter what.
Irredeemable #28 by Jeffrey Spokes
While I’m not familiar with Spokes’ work, I really enjoy looking at this cover. I thought at first it was a cover by Tim Bradstreet because of the style and look, but Spokes’ ain’t no copycat! His own unique style is very smooth and eerie in this cover, and with a subject like Kaidan who controls ghosts, you need to be. The different shades of red works well, with the striking white hair really drawing your eye. Beautiful cover.
Cammy’s Favorite Covers for 2/16/11
Daredevil: Reborn #2 by Jock
This cover makes me happy. Don’t get me wrong, Jock’s covers always make me happy, but because of the yellow background, I find myself warm and full of smiles. If that sounds slightly odd, then I’ll go with explanation number two; Daredevil is depicted beautifully in the image, and the yellow background really makes him pop. He’s currently a torn soul still trying to redeem himself, and Jock’s raspy interpretation of him really sells it to me. Are you currently holding out for a hero? Then this cover is for you.
Jennifer Blood #1 by Tim Bradstreet
When you have Tim Bradstreet involved in a Garth Ennis project, you know that you’ll be getting some kick-ass covers for sure. With the first issue of Jennifer Blood, we’re treated with nine (you read that correctly) variant covers, and this one is my absolute favorite of the bunch. It’s this cover that gives us the introduction to this new character, and with Bradstreet’s dark and gritty style we get the idea that she’s the kind of broad who isn’t afraid to get a little dirty (or bloody). Jennifer Blood is if the Punisher was a housewife living in the suburbs, and the cover clearly illustrates just that.
Venom Deadpool #1 by Skottie Young
I’ve always been a huge of Skottie’s style. While I do enjoy his interior art in comics, what blows me away every single time are his gorgeous covers. His covers are so good, I’ll buy the crappiest comic just for his cover alone. With this cover, you have the perfectly executed hybrid of Venom and Deadpool. Their costumes really were made for each other. With the addition of the grotesque green tongue, this cover screams “I’d look badass hanging on your bedroom wall”, or at your local punk rock venue.
S.H.I.E.L.D. #6 by Gerald Parel and Dustin Weaver
I nominate this cover to be the image for the first trade. It informs the reader of which main characters are featured, and it’s done in a beautifully almost painted style. The details of each character is enticing and fascinating at the same time, as it keeps you guessing who’s a good witch, and who’s a bad witch. Weaver’s been delivering some great art in general for this series, and this cover proves it a hundred times over.
Thunderbolts #153 by Greg Land and Dan Brown
Believe me, I did a double-take as well when I saw this awesome cover was done in part by Greg Land. Excuse me? Baking powder? Yes, that Greg Land. Sure it’s easy to make a crack that we just haven’t found the porn site where he traced the heroes from yet, but I think it was nothing but honest-to-goodness hard work this time. Is this a new renaissance for Land? As long as he keeps creating covers like this one, I’ll have no more qualms with the man’s work.
Cammy’s Comic Corner – Episode 135 (8/8/10)
Posted by Cammy in Weekly Reviews on August 8, 2010
Reviews are back (finally) this week! No Pick Of The Week, but we do have a Fast Five! Picks include Baltimore: The Plague Ships #1 (Dark Horse), Brightest Day #7 (DC), Supergod #4 (Avatar), Red Robin #15 (DC), and S.H.I.E.L.D. #3 (Marvel).
Remember to go watch the Cammy’s Comic-Con Corner episode if you haven’t already!
Cammy’s Comic Corner – Episode 121 (4/11/10)
Posted by readmin in Weekly Reviews on April 11, 2010
In this Fast Five episode, I talk about Deadpool Corps #1 (Marvel), DEMO 2 #3 (Vertigo), Turf #1 (Image), Jonah Hex #54 (DC), and S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 (Marvel).
Pretty tame week, but still enjoyable!
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