Here's the rule:
7) It's Okay to Discuss the Covers but if you Think Someone's Entry Doesn't Fit the Theme or Violates the Rules, you Don't need to Argue it in the thread, Simply Don't Vote for It!
IMHO, the comments were a discussion of the cover itself (the typical controversy that a Frank Cho cover illicits!), not that it didn't fit the theme or that it violated the rules. But that's just my interpretation, and your mileage may vary. Anyway, the really important rule is:
10) HAVE FUN!
so let's! Congratulations to both Ravin' Ray and icctrombone for a couple of great Sue Storm covers, and I enjoyed both entries!