I really like Joshua Middleton's art, and while I recognize that the alternate cover for 767 is technically gorgeous, it highlights a choice I greatly dislike: the "I'm stretching the lasso taut before I strangle you" pose. What is the point of having her hold the lasso this way? Would she (or any non-assassin) ever naturally do this? I don't mind super-stylistic lasso rendering when she's using it - it's part of what's visually fun about the character. But what does this pose say other then "Watch your neck!" or "I have a glow rope!"?

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And I know Middleton's not the only one. I think Ross has chosen this kind of pose a lot.

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And Frison did it a few times in her run of covers.

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