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Each and every New Comic Book Release Day is something to be excited about. It’s the day we’re introduced to new worlds, are able to witness the next chapter in a continuing saga, or fall in love with a character or creator for the first time. I could go on and on, but I think you’ve already gotten my point. That point being … comics are awesome. So awesome in fact that even the covers of them are often times incredible works of art. We’re here to show you some of our favorite covers each week! So go ahead and take a few moments for yourself (haven’t you earned it?) and feast your eyes on some truly inspired comic book covers!
Steve Seigh’s Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week
Morning Glories #39
Written by Nick Spencer
Art by Joe Eisma
Cover by Rodin Esquejo
Sing it with me now, folks! “Annnnnnnnnnnnnd a very Happy Unbirthday to you!” “To me?” “To YOU!” – Steve Seigh
Daredevil #0.1
Written by Mark Waid
Art and Cover by Chris Samnee
“Dat Daredevil cover tho! I’m sorry, I had to. This cover is just beautiful!” – Steve Seigh
Legendary Star-Lord #1
Written by Sam Humphries
Art by Paco Medina
Cover by Steve McNiven
“Legend … wait for it … dary! Legendary!” – Steve Seigh/Barney Stinson – Yes, I really did just do that. You’re welcome.
Magneto #6
Written by Cullen Bunn
Art by Javi Fernandez
Cover by Declan Shalvey
“Tell me this doesn’t look like one of the baddest Heavy Metal album covers you’ve ever seen! I love it!” – Steve * throws up the horns * Seigh
East of West #13
Written by Jonathan Hickman
Art and Cover by Nick Dragotta
“Whoa! Um, what the hell is going on with this guy? Who is he? What have I missed? No spoilers! I’m going to get caught up, I promise!” – Steve Seigh
Bob Reyer’s Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week
Angel and Faith Season 10 #4
Written by Victor Gischel
Art by Will Conrad
Variant Cover by Chris Samnee and Jordie Bellaire
“Wouldn’t this make a great poster! The dream team of Chris Samnee and Jordie Bellaire are hitting on all cylinders here with this striking cover; nice juxtapositioning of the two characters, both in terms of line and Ms. Bellaire’s colors!” – Bob Reyer
GREEN ARROW #33
Writer: Jeff Lemire
Artist/Cover: Andrea Sorrentino
“According to the solicitation, this issue features a character named Richard Dragon, which is no doubt the inspiration for this rather-threatening representation of his name-sake by Andrea Sorrentino!” – Bob Reyer
FAIREST #27
Writer: Mark Buckingham
Artist: Russel Braun
Cover: Adam Hughes
“I know that some of you might laugh when I say this, but in the midst of DC’s “Bombshell Event”, one of the most alluring covers of the month adorns this issue of Fairest! Despite the nearly complete lack of exposed flesh, the beguiling open-ness and fun-loving attitude shown via the expression on the young woman’s face by the masterful Adam Hughes is absolutely winning!” – Bob Reyer
TWILIGHT ZONE #6 (Dynamite)
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artist: Guiu Vilanova
Cover: Francesco Francavilla
“Whoa, Nelly! Doesn’t this by Francesco Francavilla speak to the isolation and loneliness that’s at the heart of so many Twilight Zone TV episodes? If Mr. Francavilla did the interiors on this title, I might be tempted…” – Bob Reyer
100th ANNIVERSARY FANTASTIC FOUR #1 (Marvel)
Writer: James Stokoe
Artist/Cover: Joanna Estep
“The cover of this one-shot “event” issue seems to drop us right into the middle of some trouble for whomever might still be in the Fantastic Four in the year 2061, although the silhouettes are familiar! I’m mostly unfamiliar with Ms. Estep’s work, excepting the utterly charming story “Moonshine Holler” from the anthology “Thrilling Adventure Hour” that Mr. Steve Seigh graced me with at Christmas, but this image prompts me to think that Ms. Estep should try her hand at some super-heroes!” – Bob Reyer
Favorite Comic Books Covers of the Week Soundtrack
This week’s track is called “Pull Shapes” and it’s by the Britpop group The Pipettes. Yeah, I read a lot of Phonogram this week.
That’s all, folks! Join us next week for another round of covers and an avalanche of incredible cover art!
This is a column featuring <strong>Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week 07/02/14</strong> as chosen by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer of Talking Comics.
