Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week 09/14/16
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You’ve got to admit, New Comic Book Release Day is pretty much the best day of the week. 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
Civil War II Amazing Spider-Man #4
Written by Cristos Gage
Art and Cover by Travel Foreman
Hot damn! I love the sense of perspective and action this cover exudes.
House of Penance #6
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and Cover by Ian Bertram
What an epic cover to wrap up this twisted series!
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #2
Written by Julie Benson – Shawna Benson
Art by Clair Roe
Cover Art by Kamome Shirahama
I might not be reading this title, but I know a damn fine cover when I see one.
Doom Patrol #1
Written by Gerard Way
Art by Nick Derrington
Variant Cover Art by Babs Tarr
Ahhh, this arcade inspired cover is taking me back to a time when things were good.
Superwoman #2
Written by Phil Jimenez
Art by Phil Jimenez – Matt Santorelli
Variant Cover Art by Terry & Rachel Dodson
Super-powered women are truly on the rise, this year, and this playful cover is just another example of how powerful and badass a woman of the DC universe can be.
Gwenpool #6
Written by Christopher Hastings
Art by Irene Strychalsk
Cover Art by Stacey Lee
Oh Gwenpool, you’re always up to something.
Bob Reyer’s Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week
WONDER WOMAN #6 (DC)
Writer: Greg Rucka
Artist/Cover: Nicola Scott
What better way to lead off than this beautiful cover!
LADY KILLER 2 #2 (Dark Horse)
Writer/Artist/Cover: Joelle Jones
It’s always such a chore cleaning up under the sink, don’t you agree?
Speaking of Ms. Joelle Jones…
MOCKINGBIRD #7 (MARVEL)
Writer: Chelsea Cain
Artist: Kate Niemczyk
Cover: Joelle Jones
As she’s passing through the Bermuda Triangle, perhaps Bobbi can drop in and visit Josie Schuller’s 1960’s Cocoa Beach home?
SCARLET WITCH #10 (Marvel)
Writer: James Robinsin
Artist: Kei Zama
Cover: David Aja
The only thing keeping from howling in outrage from not seeing a Joelle Jones cover to this issue is the utter perfection of David Aja’s!
GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER #1 (DC)
Writer: Brendan Fletcher; Various
Artist: Adam Archer
Variant Cover: Fiona Staples
Superbly creepy work by Ms. Staples–check out “giant” Maps peering around the corner of the set!
SUPERWOMAN #2 (DC)
Writer/Artist/Cover: Phil Jimenez
This disturbing image better not presage what I think it does, or I’m going to be very cranky on next week’s show, is all I’m sayin’ !
RICHARD MATHESON, MASTER OF TERROR GN COLLECTION (IDW)
Writer: Various
Artist: Various
Cover: Sam Shearon
More creepiness on this cover by Sam Shearon, incorporating images from some of Mr. Matheson’s most noted works such as “Hell House”, “Duel”, “The Shrinking Man”, and “I Am Legend”, stories that are all contained within!
Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week Soundtrack
What I have for you this week is a beautiful cover of the song “Ain’t No Sunshine” as performed by the band Rituals of Mine (formally known as Sister Crayon). Originally written by the musical artist Bill Withers, this haunting rendition will get into your bones.
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 Favorite Comic Book Covers of the Week 09/14/16 as chosen by Steve Seigh and Bob Reyer of Talking Comics.
