Posts Tagged michael allred

Superman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1 by Dustin Nguyen

So obviously there’s a lot going on with this cover. However, since it’s a special issue filled with a variety of different Superman stories, it’s very fitting. You’re immediately swarmed with all sorts of wonderful colors that cause your eyes to dart across the cover rapidly, not having enough time to focus on one character. When you are finally able to rein your retinas in, you treated to the many beautiful illustrations by Dustin Nguyen and his takes on the Superman cast. Villains, heroes, sidekicks, all look lovely on a white canvas. The use of color really makes each of them pop-out, and it’s a very pleasing cover from top to bottom. This would look great as a poster

iZombie #10 by Michael Allred

This cover is very clever; my eyes instantly inform me that there is nudity on this cover, and it’s female nudity (the best kind). No skimpy outfits, no nude-colored costumes, no huge…tracks of land; an actual naked woman, and since it’s so dark, you can barely make-out her nipples. And I’m not the only one noticing; the three vampires behind her are quite aware of her lack of clothing as well. So while myself and the vampires are both hungry, and for different reasons, I applaud Allred for producing a cover so intriguing and so well designed. This cover makes necrophilia look hot.

Hellboy: The Sleeping And The Dead #2 by Mike Mignola

The covers for Hellboy are usually quite simple, but it’s the amount of detail that Mignola puts into each one that really makes it special. You see the iconic Hellboy stance, giant fist balled-up and ready for action, then just horror and supernatural icons surrounding him. Coffins, giant skulls, and bats? Something’s up, and you just know you’re in for a fun adventure! While I do always love Mignola’s covers, he really needs to take some time-off from the movies and just draw another arc or two. I miss his style.

Iron Man: Legacy #11 by Juan Doe

The first time I saw Juan Doe’s work, I was instantly mesmerized by his style. It’s bold, energetic, and eye-popping every single time, and this cover is one of his best pieces in my opinion. The symmetry and abstraction rolled into one forms a unique sense of unity, and yet still maintains order. The man is mysterious, for I know virtually nothing about him, but I’d love to see more interior art by him for sure. If you want a treat go pick-up the Joker’s Asylum: Scarecrow one-shot. He did the art, and it was gorgeous! Just like this cover.

Secret Six #30 by Cliff Chiang

Have I mentioned that it’s fantastic that Cliff Chiang is back and better than ever? Because it certainly is. For the past year he’s been doing a spectacular job on the covers for some of my favorite series (Justice League: Generation Lost), and once again he’s doing the covers for Secret Six. The intensity of Catman combined with the shoot-em’-up styling of Deadshot results in the cover seen here. Chiang not only kills it on colors, but with the energy in this image as well. Fingers-crossed for more Secret Six covers in the near future done by him!