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Cammy’s Favorite Covers for 7/13/11
Posted by Cammy in Covers, Weekly Reviews on July 15, 2011
Hellboy: The Fury #2 by Mike Mignola
Now this is a fantastic cover to start the week with. You see depicted Hellboy fighting a dragon. A dragon! Something I never thought I’d see in a million years is executed flawlessly by Mignola. The earthier tones are what really make it shine, with Hellboy not a vibrant shade of red like we’ve grown accustomed to with these covers. The use of negative space surrounding the two figures is also really well done, it’s just one of those pieces that you find yourself getting lost in. This is one of the best Mignola covers I’ve seen in recent memory.
Batgirl #23 by Dustin Nguyen
I always find myself enjoying Nguyen’s hybrid style of watercolors and inks when it comes to these covers. The use of violet, white, and black make the cover flow with action and beauty in every inch of the image. I especially love the little smirk on Stephanie’s face, as she’s taken quite the pounding. It’s like she knows she still has the upper-hand, despite what the current situation looks like. Even though this series will soon be coming to an end, I will definitely be on the lookout for Nguyen’s style on other covers in the future.
B.P.R.D. Hell On Earth: Monsters #1 by Francesco Francavilla
With the typography of the word ‘MONSTERS‘, it immediately sets the tone of the cover. Francavilla’s pulpy style brings new meaning to the characters we see before us. It makes us instantly imagine wicked and evil beings, with Kate being caught in the middle. With red in the foreground and black and white in the background you find your eyes darting all over the page trying to make sense of the current situation. Are those beings undead? Is Kate in serious trouble? Is this an old movie poster? It very well could be, but I’d rather it be a poster on my wall instead. Francavilla’s covers are a thing of beauty, and I’m always a fan of his stamp he puts on every one of them.
The Amazing Spider-Man #665 by Paolo Rivera & Michael Lark
Okay, this cover made me laugh out loud the first time I saw it. With the Spider-Man musical being plagued with technical difficulties before it even opened, you have to give Marvel credit for having a sense of humor about the whole thing. I mean, now that they have a new director and it’s been sold-out for the next decade, why not laugh about it now? They could even have this cover be featured on the Playbill and the audience would laugh about it too! Very funny stuff.
Cammy’s Favorite Covers for 6/1/11
Hellboy: The Fury #1 by Mike Mignola
The start to an epic mini-event deserves only the best covers. It’s no secret that Mignola absolutely destroys it on every comic cover he illustrates, but this one in particular adds more suspense to the events that are about to unfold. He’s got one eye, he’s got a giant axe in one hand, and he’s mad as all hell. Watch out, Rebecca Black! He just listened to Friday and now wants to make it your Death-day! The jagged white and black background really does help guide the eye and illustrate the main point of focus (Hellboy), and the reds seal the deal. I’d like this as a poster.
Hellboy: The Fury #1 Variant by Francesco Francavilla
Since this is an important event in the Hellboy universe, it’s only fitting to have an equally amazing variant cover. Enter my favorite artist of 2011, Francesco ‘Psychedelic Pulp Machine’ Francavilla. The layering and different solid colors really float my boat, and the line work is just absolutely beautiful. Look at that attention to detail on the feathers and chain-mail of the angelic king, all the way down to the bottom with a detailed mugshot of our brave protagonist. I nominate this cover as the one they use for the trade. Or the pulpy spin-off book series. Be sure to see the step-by-step creation here!
Moon Knight #2 by Alex Maleev
So while I’m personally not a fan of Maleev’s interior art, I sure as hell enjoy this cover! It’s so simple, yet incredibly detailed if you take a closer look at the costume. His pose reminds me only slightly of The Thinking Man, which would be ironic for Moon Knight since he’s a few fries short of a Happy Meal in the first place. The little things like his cloak disappearing into the background, or the red steam evacuating Ultron’s skull, is what keeps me interested. Again, very simple yet super effective.
Cammy’s Favorite Covers for 2/23/11
Captain America #615 by Marko Djurdjevic
With Captain America on trial, this cover is extremely fitting. It shows Bucky’s struggle with which part of himself to identify with, and how to go about in doing his duty as Captain America. Stand for truth, justice, and all that jazz, or fight against injustice at any means necessary? Again, very fitting cover reflecting the current arc.
Morning Glories #7 by Rodin Esqueljo
So what if I just happen to like cheerleaders? Is that so wrong? It’s not their fault they’re so flexible. Anyways, with the comic fans cheering about this new series, it only seems fitting to have the characters cheering right back at them. Okay, that’s not the reason by a long shot, but the cover does look very nice with the combination of the cheerleader and her big…pom-poms, and the old school action dots surrounding her. Good series, good cover, enough said.
Metalocalypse: Dethklok #3 by Eric Powell
Oh Eric Powell, this definitely was the perfect collaboration for you. Same look, same dark humor as The Goon, illustrating the Dethklok covers with your style was a match made in hell. Here you have Dr. Rockzo the Rock-N-Roll Clown (he does c-c-c-cocaine), about to dive-in nose first to a mountain of cocaine so large, the last time I saw that much was at Charlie Sheen’s bachelor party. For fans of the [adult swim] show, this mini-series has been both hysterical and enjoyable every issue. Covers like this one is just the icing on the cake.
The Amazing Spider-Man #655 by Marcos Martin
It’s the simple covers with minimal details that really make you pay attention. Take this Marcos Martin cover for instance; we see Spidey feeling defeated, and in the center of a web of trouble perhaps caused by him. The blacks and reds of his costume reversed not only look cool, but send the message of something not being okay. This almost looks like something Tim Sale might have done, but if you have a closer look, it’s obviously another Martin masterpiece.
Detective Comics #874 by Francesco Francavilla
Without question, Francesco Francavilla is quickly ascending in the ranks as my new favorite artist of the year. Every cover, every issue featuring his glorious interior art, and I’m left speechless. His pulpy feel sells the covers and characters well, giving you a gloomy, yet suspenseful feeling. And the way he plays with the shades of colors on this cover in particular is just fantastic! Give me more Francavilla Batman, DC. I demand this of you.
Cammy’s Comic Corner – Episode 150 (1/16/11)
Posted by Cammy in Weekly Reviews on January 16, 2011
Episode 150! Can you believe it? I’m pretty sure I can. Pick Of The Week goes to Bryan Q. Miller & Pere Perez for Batgirl #17 (DC). Fast Five picks include Heroes For Hire #2 (Marvel), Birds Of Prey #8 (DC), The Infinite Vacation #1 (Image), Black Panther #514 (Marvel), and R.E.B.E.L.S. #24 (DC).
See you all in another 150 episodes!
Cammy’s Comic Corner – Episode 74 (4/3/09)
Posted by Cammy in Weekly Reviews on April 3, 2009
Quite the enjoyable week for comics! Pick of the week goes to Jason Aaron and Francesco Francavilla for Scalped #27 (Vertigo). Fast Five picks include Cable #13 (Marvel), Irredeemable #1 (BOOM! Studios), Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #2 (Marvel), Jonah Hex #42 (DC), and Secret Warriors #3 (Marvel).
We have our first winner this week for the Cammy’s Comic Corner Fan Appreciation Contest! If you didn’t win this week, keep trying!!!
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