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Cammy’s Favorite Covers for 1/25/12
The Unwritten #33.5 by Yuko Shimizu
Quick, someone call Spider-Man! I hear this happens to him all the time! Once again we have another beautifully illustrated cover from Shimizu, in her unique and elegantly detailed style. I just love following the tangled strings as they seem to gently entangle the poor girl. The ruffles in her dress and hat are a great final touch, and the pink and white decor give it a wonderful old-timey feel.
King Conan: The Phoenix On The Sword #1 by Andrew Robinson
It has a very classic Frazetta look and feel to it, and really that’s what every Conan cover should strive to be. The splatter of blood on weaponry, the torn and tattered cape, the dark and brooding features; all reeks of a barbarian king to me! A really superb cover, and I can tell that Robinson put a lot of time and heart into making this image iconic.
Incorruptible #26 by Garry Brown
The colors reign supreme in this cover, with the jagged highlighting for each character. The primary colors always work well together when arranged accordingly, and the halo effect beaming from the Plutonian is a nice touch. Great job as usual by Brown, and I can definitely see this cover in particular as the cover for the eventual collection.
Creepy #7 by Sanjulian
“Darkness falls across the land
The midnight hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To terrorize y’awl’s neighborhood
And whosoever shall be found
Without the soul for getting down
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
And rot inside a corpse’s shell
The foulest stench is in the air
The funk of forty thousand years
And grizzly ghouls from every tomb
Are closing in to seal your doom
And though you fight to stay alive
Your body starts to shiver
For no mere mortal can resist
The evil of the thriller!“
-Vincent Price, Thriller
The Walking Dead #93 by Charlie Adlard
I don’t know about the rest of you, but this cover is completely mind-blowing to me. I won’t spoil anything about what the reveal was last issue, but if you’ve been reading the series monthly like I have, you know how exciting (and beautiful) this cover really is.
Cammy’s Favorite Covers for 1/12/12
Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Season 9 #5 by Steve Morris
Coming soon to Broadway, the Dark Horse Players present; Buffy The Vampire Slayer & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! All kidding aside, I would totally wear that outfit. Not only am I easily entranced by the bright happy colors, but I love the images and faces melting in and out of it. My eyes are having fun darting all around the cover, but then grow a little sad when Buffy looking worry comes into focus. She’s a tough gal though, so I’m not going to worry too much about her. So back to the pretty colors!
Batwoman #5 by J.H. Williams III
Hey look, it’s the movie poster for the sequel The Ladies In The Water (only, you know; better than the original). That’s the thing about vengeful spirits; they come in several different forms, and sometimes all at once. I enjoyed observing each different face, trying to make sense of it all. The way the four faces slowly converge into one is chilling and suspenseful, and the inclusion of Alice is a nice eerie cherry on top. There are seven different faces in total on this cover; can you spot them all?
Doctor Who #13 by Mark Buckingham
“Of all the TARDISes, in all the worlds, in all the galaxies, they walk into mine.” -The Doctor
Dark Matter #1 by Garry Brown
I enjoy the sense of unity in this cover, with everyone holding hands. I think hand-holding is a slowly dying act of chivalry, and I’m glad to see it alive and-What’s that? They’re just posing? Oh. Well of course I knew that! Can’t a guy just rant about the good old days when people could hold hands without being whispered about behind their backs?! Moving on, I love the sense of sci-fi action you get at first glance of this cover. Garry Brown does a superb job with the background colors and textures, and the ship blasting-off and through the shards of the universe. I also enjoy the sketchy look of yellow lines around the figures, giving them a movement of sorts. Very visually stimulating, but then again, Garry Brown is synonymous with that.
The Shade #4 Variant by Darwyn Cooke
Darwyn Cooke continues to captivate me with the simple-yet-stylized covers. Immediately I can make out Vigilante, but the rest of it is like a fine painting that you can’t simply take-in all at once. You need to swish the image around in your brain for a few minutes, slowly deciphering its secrets and the underlying themes. Cities, people, tobacco, it all becomes abundantly clear what’s going on in the cover, and makes you feel more appreciative to Darwyn for not spoon-feeding you the overall image. ‘Times Past’ indeed, and Cooke’s notorious old-timey feel is just what the doctor ordered.
PunisherMAX #21 by Dave Johnson
Dave Johnson knows how to tell a story with only a few objects on the cover. Blood splatter, emptied gun, picture of family. A + B + C = I dunno, I failed at algebra in high school. What I do know is this; this is my favorite cover of the week. It’s intense, eye-opening, and makes you utter to yourself “Holy shit!” just looking at it. This wasn’t a game of Russian Roulette gone awry; this was intentional, and a last ditch effort. To assume from the picture and glove that it’s Frank Castle who just offed himself, that makes it even more shocking. Yes, both Hemingway and Thompson went out by their own accord, but they were accomplished authors! Why go the pussy route like Kurt Cobain?! No clue what the motivation is, but this cover has me freaked out about what I might read inside. Well played, Johnson, I now have to read this comic first just so I can move on with a clear head.
Cammy’s Favorite Covers for 9/28/11
All-Star Western #1 by Moritat
I remember when first seeing this cover in previews, I was torn; the amazing Moritat is illustrating it, but why the hell do they feel the need to put Jonah Hex in Gotham?! Surely not every outlaw in the old west has been brought to justice yet, right? After holding this copy in my hands, all my worries washed away. I’ve been a fan of Moritat’s since he was on Elephantmen and Hip Flask, so to see him on a higher profile project like this, I’m tremendously happy for him. You think the cover is pretty, you should check-out his interiors for this issue as well! Complete eye-candy!
Doctor Who #9 by Mark Buckingham
Doctor Who? Check. Tyrannosaurus Rex in a space suit? Check. Space Squid? Check. All done by Mark Buckingham? Triple-check. That’s it ladies and gentlemen; we’ve found the perfect comic book cover.
The Savage Hawkman #1 by Philip Tan
When you have a character being described as ‘savage’, you had better not be playing around. It’s the word that belongs to something that truly looks and acts the part, leaving no doubt in the viewers mind. This cover right here is indeed savage, thanks to the talented Philip Tan. I love that while this rugged brute of a being is ready to kill you with his stare alone, you’re drawn in to all the detail in his armor, weapon and wings. You want to compliment him on looking quite dapper and wild, and yet, you want to flee in terror. Very exciting cover!
Incorruptible #22 by Garry Brown
I’ve always been a fan of splattered blood on covers, maybe that’s why I enjoy reading my comics ringside at MMA fights. This cover really conveys the anger and anguish that’s going on in the character’s face. His eyes in particular are very well rendered, because we the viewers can almost feel all his rage through the cover. Add in a dash of red for the blood (and the Plutonian’s symbol) on a dominantly blue cover, and this illustration definitely works well. It almost reminds me of Paul Azaceta’s great-looking style.
Abe Sapien: The Devil Does Not Jest #1 by Francesco Francavilla
Dear Raptor Jesus this is a beyond gorgeous cover! I mean when I see ‘Francavilla’ I automatically know it’s going to be spectacular, but when I saw this cover, it completely blew my mind! Francesco has really outdone himself this time, and I can’t even image how long it must have taken him to complete. I especially love how the house and blood slowly transition into Abe’s black zig-zag lightning stripes. And those eyes, those menacing red eyes! Sends a chill down my spine. This needs to be the cover for the eventual collection, or else I’m calling for Scott Allie’s resignation.
Cammy’s Favorite Covers for 5/18/11
Batman: Gates of Gotham #1 by Trevor McCarthy
Apparently no one told me that Cliff Chiang and Dustin Nguyen had a baby, and he grew-up to become Trevor McCarthy. The thing I enjoy the most about this cover is the different line textures, and how they scatter across the page every which-way. Add the infused colors, and it all comes together perfectly. I also think I’m a sucker for beautifully rendered stained glass designs, because I recall highlighting another cover last week that featured stained glass as well. Great stuff.
Rocketeer Adventures #1 by Alex Ross
The first comic book movie I saw growing-up was Disney’s The Rocketeer. True Story. Because of it, I was inspired to follow Dave Stevens’ series when I got older. Back to the cover, this is my favorite cover of the week. Alex Ross is one of the best known cover artists out there, and he did a truly spectacular job going above and beyond with this cover in particular. The shininess of the leather, the reflection in the eye-socket, and the cherry on top being the endless waves of clouds below. Almost brings a tear to the eye, because this cover encapsulates everything that is The Rocketeer. A beyond stunning tribute for sure.
Hulk #33 by Gabriel Hardman
The combination of Hardman’s gritty style with bright vibrant coloring makes the entire image just pop, treating the viewer to another great Hulk cover. Rulk may be down, but he’s definitely not out no matter how many villains seem to be teaming-up to finish him off. The rasping state of the Hulk-busting armor, the Steranko-like design of the siren’s costume; it makes my eyes want to dart all over the image eating every little detail up. Hardman helps convey that while it doesn’t appear to be going in Rulk’s favor, the tables can turn in his favor at any moment.
2000AD #1734 by Garry Brown
I see Jim Steranko influence in this image, as well as Sean Phillips. It doesn’t feel like a swipe at all, but a wonderfully executed image by Garry Brown perhaps tipping his hat to both artists. It’s a very beautiful design, using only whites, blues and violets. The images that speak volumes to me are the ones that use little to no black at all (think Asterios Polyp). The circles almost give her a halo-type visual, perhaps communicating she’s the last hope for Mega-City One? All I know is; I’m intrigued. I’d gladly hang this as a poster in my room if it was big enough.
Batman and Robin #23 by Guillem March
A very nice homage to Frank Quitely’s original cover for Batman and Robin #1 from the series relaunch in 2009. Can you spot the difference? If you guessed dead Batman and Robin by Jason Todd’s hand, you’re right! Now while we don’t actually see Todd as The Red Hood in this issue, I’m still a big fan of his costume design. The elongated shiny helmet, the giant red smoking guns, our fallen heroes slowly dying before him, it all has such a dominating feeling upon first glance. A cover and design so fine, Quitely should feel honored by March, because it’s a very cool cover.
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