Cover Contest 1/16/2019 - 1/22/2019: A Matter of Some Grave Concern

[CaptCleghorn]

Congratulations to foxley for a cover which shows not only a gravesite, but the pain which family members feel when their families are killed. Bonus points go to the positioning and role of the Huntress here, who is closely related to this, but still, probably has been unaware of much of the personal drama involved. Personally, the art by Jim Steranko is usually prettier than the excellent, but less polished work by Jim Aparo, but this cover did an extraordinary job of covering (pun intended) the theme this week, Well done foxley, well done.

Thanks to Iron Maiden, Kirby101, and MRP for their votes. Despite my liking for the cheap gag and infrequent actual great entries, I love being in the midst of things.

What has the captain learned this week? He realizes pretty pictures aren't all that's needed. Even with the cover, a story still needs to be told. Modern comics often neglect the word balloon as being immature or unnecessary. In truth, they help us to differentiate covers as opposed to a plethora of generic heroic poses. Old school rules. At least this week.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

Congrats to foxley!

And what did WestPhilly learn this week? After back to back entries from the world of Archie comics, I learned that the gang from Riverdale just doesn't get the job done in this contest. Nonetheless, I'll try harder!

[Iron Maiden]

Congratulations, foxley

And thanks to icctrombone for voting for my cover.

[Jack Dracula]

Congratulations foxley!

[MajorHoy]

Congratulations to foxley for a cover which shows not only a gravesite, but the pain which family members feel when their families are killed. Bonus points go to the positioning and role of the Huntress here, who is closely related to this, but still, probably has been unaware of much of the personal drama involved.

Say what?

I think somebody is confusing the Jim Aparo covers entered this week.

Where's the "pain family members feel" in foxley's entry?

Underneath these stones
Bleached and rotting bones
And the girl I loved the best

Maggots do their work
There beneath the earth
Loved her more than all the rest

Tears begin to fall
Every time I call
There beside her graveside



One of favourite ever covers. I'm always glad when a theme allows me to post it.

Also, where's The Huntress on that cover?

Oh, look, she was on the cover I submitted this week:

a nice story by Mike W. Barr with art by Jim Aparo

As to her being "unaware of much of the personal drama involved", don't forget that we're talking Helena Wayne of Earth-2 (pre-CoIE), the daughter of the Batman from a different Earth. She would definitely be aware of "personal drama" here, but may not initially know what is causing Bruce of Earth-1's uncharacteristic outburst.

[CaptCleghorn]

Say what?

I think somebody is confusing the Jim Aparo covers entered this week.

Where's the "pain family members feel" in foxley's entry?


Also, where's The Huntress on that cover?

Oh, look, she was on the cover I submitted this week:
As to her being "unaware of much of the personal drama involved", don't forget that we're talking Helena Wayne of Earth-2 (pre-CoIE), the daughter of the Batman from a different Earth. She would definitely be aware of "personal drama" here, but may not initially know what is causing Bruce of Earth-1's uncharacteristic outburst.

Wow.

I mistook the covers. A careless move on my part, I admit. I am thoroughly embarassed.

But in raising his daughter, it's unlikely Bruce would have been totally honest in his feelings about his parents and his sorrow. Obviously anyone could assume Dad's sad because his parents were killed, but Bruce (any bruce) hides his emotions better than almost anyone. This statement I stand behind.

[Shalla Bal]

congrats foxley--love that cover!

[comicscollector]

Congratulations Foxley.
And many thanks to WestPhillyPunisher and Tami for their votes.