Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week 06/19/13/
Hello and welcome to the revised edition of Talking Comics: Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week! It used to be that every week our Executive Editor Steve Seigh would showcase his favorite comic book covers of the week and then you could all go about your day. Well no more! From this point forward Steve won’t be the only one displaying the covers that caught his fancy. As of today, and for the foreseeable future, you’ll be viewing selections not only from Steve, but from other site staff and fans alike!
If you’d like to contribute to this column all you need to do is send Steve an email at SteveSeigh@TalkingComicBooks.com, telling him the title of the issue with the cover that you dig, as well as a brief description of why you’re grooving on that particular cover. We’ll try to include as many selections as possible and hope that you enjoy seeing your choices displayed for all of the internet to see.
So without further or due let’s get this week’s selections highlighted!
– Steve Seigh’s Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week –
Wonder Woman #21
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Cliff Chiang
Cover by Cliff Chiang
“I really dig the hypnotic nature of this cover. It’s bold colors really draw my eye and I feel like if I stare at it long enough that I might fall into the comic. It’s awesome!” – Steve Seigh
Uncanny Avengers #9
Story by Rick Remender
Art by Daniel Acuña
Cover by John Cassaday
“It’s dramatic. It’s exciting! It’s “Wonder Twins powers activate!”, X-Men style! Also, I just really love Wanda and Rouge. This cover makes me excited to finally catch up with Uncanny Avengers.” – Steve Seigh
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #24
Story by Brian Michael Bendis
Art by David Marquez
Colors by Justin Ponsor
Cover by David Marquez
“I loved them in The Runaways and they were amazing during the whole Spider Island madness, it’s Cloak and Dagger, y’all! They’re pretty delightful!” – Steve Seigh
Batman and Batgirl #21
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Patrick Gleason & Mick Gray
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Mick Gray
“I’m pretty certain that I don’t need to tell you why this cover is so awesome. I mean, just look at it!” – Steve Seigh
Batwoman #21
Written by J.H. Williams III & W. Haden Blackman
Art by Francesco Francavilla
Cover by J.H. Williams III
“Black, white, red, beautiful! This cover is pretty epic in its simplicity and I bet it’s going to look even better when you’re holding the comic in your hands!” – Steve Seigh
– Bobby Shortle’s Favorite Comic Book Cover of the Week –
Revival #11
Story by Tim Seeley
Art by Mike Norton
Cover by Jenny Frison
– Bob Reyer’s Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week –
Fantastic Four #9
Story by Matt Fraction
Art by Mark Bagley & Mark Farmer
Colors by Paul Mounts
Cover by Mark Bagley, Mark Farmer, Paul Mounts, & David Yardin
“That’s a whole lot of Doom to be dealing with right there! Mark Bagley really hits a home run with cover depicting the Council of Dooms, although isn’t that the Amalgam Comics character Dr. Strangefate just above Ben’s left shoulder?” – Bob Reyer
Captain Marvel #13
Story by Kelly Sue DeConnick
Art by Scott Hepburn
Colors by Jordie Bellaire
Cover by Joe Quinones & Amanda Conner
“Joe Quinones can always be counted on to deliver a cover that conveys the essence of the characters within. On this “call to arms” cover, Mr. Quinones shows us the resolute nature of Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Carol Danvers, if only by her body language.” – Bob Reyer
It Girl and the Atomics #11
Story by Jamie S. Rich
Art by Natalie Nourigat
Cover by Michael Allred & Laura Allred
“I’m sad that this series will soon be coming to an end, as I’ll miss my extra monthly dose of the the fabulous colors of Laura Allred enhancing the art of her partner and husband Michael!” – Bob Reyer
AND NOW … ONE FROM THE VAULT!
Metal Men Archives Vol. 2
Writer: Robert Kanigher
Artist: Ross Andru
Inker: Mike Esposito
Cover: Ross Andru/Mike Esposito
“When I was a lad, back when dinosaurs ruled the world, the art team of Andru & Esposito on a book made it a must-have for me. Their run on Metal Men remains one of the fondest memories of my childhood. The above picture may or may not be the actual cover, but it’s so evocative of their work through the years, let’s take a pass on accuracy this week!” – Bob Reyer
– Mara Wood’s Favorite Comic Book Cover of the Week –
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Art by Mahmud Asrar
Cover by Mahmud Asrar
– Melissa Megan’s Favorite Comic Book Cover of the Week –
Occupy Comics #2
Cover by Riley Rossmo
“The Supergirl covers have been gorgeous these past few months. Issue 21 is no exception.” – Mara Wood
Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week Soundtrack
This list was compiled while listening to Screaming Females perform “If It Makes You Happy” by Sheryl Crow
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*Remember, if you would like to participate in this column, send your cover selections (please, only one cover per week) to SteveSeigh@TalkingComicBooks.com. Be sure to have your selections in by midnight of the Monday that corresponds with that week’s releases. Also, please try to keep your selections to books that are being released that week ONLY. Thanks so much and we look forward to sharing your thoughts with all who stop by the Talking Comics website. Cheers! – Steve
This list was compiled by Steve Seigh – Executive Editor of Talking Comics. You can hear Steve on the Talking Comics weekly podcast as well as find him on Joblo.com where he writes a featured, bi-weekly column called Ink & Pixel. His Twitter handle is @dead_anchoress.
