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Cammy’s Favorite Covers for 5/9/12
Higher Earth #1 (Cover C) by Frazer Irving
First things first; I love the cooler colors popping-off the warmth of the circle behind them. This sword-wielding duo had me at ‘hello’ when I first saw the press release for this series a few months ago. I’m a big fan of Irving’s dynamic style, and the background images have their own story to tell as well to the careful observer. The positioning of the characters feels intense as they make their way up, up, and away! Fantastic cover to start things off with, and I love the overall intensity of this image.
Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand #5 by Dave Johnson
Reminding me of the movie posters from days long gone, this cover does a superb job at capturing the look and feel of the time period. The protagonist, Lobster Johnson, firing his way through an army of undead ghouls, while the villains are highlighted front and center. It may just be the layout, but I love that there’s no panel borders keeping everything separate. The images are the boundaries themselves. It all flows together smoothly, and really captures your attention. Another job well done by the Reverend Dave Johnson!
Mystery In Space #1 by Mike Allred
So that’s where Tobias Fünke has been hanging out! Actually, the more I study this azure alien, the more it slightly reminds me of a cosmic Dr. Manhattan of sorts. The theme being space and mysteries and the combination of the two, I really enjoy the inclusion of the toy robots and rocketships. Forget whatever psychic waves or transmissions you’re picking up; there are some awesome retro toys floating right next to you! Play with them already! Great job to Mr. Allred, for this cover is truly…out of this world.
Wolverine #306 by Chris Samnee & Javier Rodriguez
I think the main thing that draws me to this cover is just how outright bizarre it is. As if the floating decapitated head with blood dripping from the nostrils wasn’t enough, let’s make it look like Logan’s having some sort of brain lobotomy by actual-yet-freaky brains. Don’t even get me started on the inconvenient location for that cabin! Overall the image is simple and effective, and absolutely intriguing. The veins/tentacles of the brains are enough to make your skin crawl, and the blank stare from Logan is the cherry on top. Great job Mr. Samnee, you sick bastard!
Cammy’s Favorite Covers for 6/29/11
Xombi #4 by Frazer Irving
Instantly you’re stuck in a trance, as you’re slowly hypnotized by two empty glowing eye sockets. If that’s not creepy enough, you realize there’s a stronghold built into the top of the skull. That means the floating skull of death is enormous, and is probably the evil-doings of Obama! But seriously, Irving illustrates the terror well in the faces around it, as if they too don’t know what to make of it. If murder/mystery novel covers taught me anything, it’s that a skull is a sign of nothing good. One that big, with a kingdom resting on top? We’re all going to die!
Gotham City Sirens #24 by Guillem March
When it comes to illustrating the Joker, you must make sure he looks completely insane. With this cover in particular, March absolutely rewrote the definition of ‘insanity’. Mr. J is completely off the deep end in this cover with the strait-jacket still on, guns a-blazing. The multi-colored Clayface behind him is a nice touch, and the same goes for Harley at his side, loving her man’s maniacal mayhem in all its glory. Normally the question “Do you feel lucky, punk?” would come into play with a situation like this. However, in this case you’re royally screwed either way. Beautiful cover!
The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde #3 by M.S. Corley & Jim Campbell
With the first cover of this series, we were introduced to a man of science. With this third installment, the cover conveys a very different sort of man. A man who enjoys guts and blood, and other disgusting things of that nature. A man who probably didn’t floss when growing up, and ate no vegetables whatsoever. The main thing I’ve been enjoying about these covers are the borders; they have a very Mark Buckingham type of feeling to them, showing that other images can work with the main one front and center. Go ahead and try to follow the intestines around the edges, you won’t be able to!
Scalped #50 by Jock
Finally, we see the cover live-up to the title itself. Someone was scalped, pure and simple. Add some great splatters here and there, some red spilling down the face, the slash in the title lined-up with the slice, and this is my favorite cover of the week hands-down. A great cover to a monumental issue.
Cammy’s Comic Corner – Episode 139 (9/12/10)
Posted by Cammy in Weekly Reviews on September 12, 2010
Such a great week for comics! Pick Of The Week goes to Bryan Q. Miller & Lee Garbett for Batgirl #14 (DC)! Fast Five picks include American Vampire #6 (Vertigo), Green Lantern #57 (DC), The Thanos Imperative #4 (Marvel), Daytripper #10 (Vertigo), and Batman And Robin #14 (DC).
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Cammy’s Comic-Con Corner 2010
Posted by Cammy in Cammy's Comic-Con Corner, Special Episode on August 1, 2010
I interview artist Cliff Chiang as we talk about Neil Young’s Greendale, The Brave And The Bold, Star Wars propaganda posters and much more!
I’m joined by artist Ryan Kelly as we discuss Funrama, Brian Wood, different musicians he draws and much more!
I interview artist Pat Loika about Dial R Studios, The Villain, Path To Armageddon and more.
I sit down and interview artist Jason Howard about Sea Bear & Grizzly Shark, Astounding Wolf-Man, Chick-Fil-A and much more!
I interview artist Rafael Albuquerque about Stephen King’s American Vampire, Mondo Urbano and much more!
I interview artist Frazer Irving about Batman and Robin, his rise to fame from 2000AD, The Joker and much more!
I interview artist Ryan Benjamin about Pancratia, Batman Beyond, MMA and more!
I interview Fabio Moon & Gabriel Ba of Daytripper fame. We chat about Daytripper, Dave Stewart, Cassanova and more!
All Archaia interviews! First up, I chat with David Rodriguez & Patrick McEvoy about their Starkweather: Immortal HC, then I sit down with Chandra Free to discuss The God Machine HC.
I interview the creative team of CHEW (Image), John Layman & Rob Guillory! We talk beets, Omnivores, LOST and much more!
I sit down for an intimate chat with Ben Templesmith. We discuss Choker, Squidgirls, religion and much more!
Comic-Con 2010 wrap-up!
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