Cover Contest 1/12-1/18 Your Very Favorite Cover Ever

[Kirby101]

This contest is not just a cover you like. This is for your favorite cover ever. I know that most of us don't have one, single cover that is their absolute favorite, but we do have covers we can call our #1 favorite.
So post a cover that you can call your very favorite cover. And it would be cool if you could write something about why you love it. And we will personally judge you on the cover you post
My favorite is Sgt. Fury #16 by Kirby. I first saw this as a House Ad in a Thor comic, I eventually tracked down a copy. What caught me is it is not a big action cover but it tells an entire story in this one image. It also conveys all the emotions from the Howlers defeat to the German's victory cries. It is masterful. And still an all time favorite cover.

Sgt. Fury #16 by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone


Cover Contest Weekly Posted Rules:

Post one (and only one) cover that fits the theme of this week's contest.
The cover must be from a published comic book, collected volume or graphic novel.
Covers must be posted before voting begins.
Voting begins 12 AM Wednesday January 12th and runs until Midnight Tuesday January 18th PST.
Vote by posting the name in bold of the Poster whose cover best fits the theme or that you simply like the most. A vote need not be in bold, but it does make it easier to tally votes.
The winner of the contest is the entrant with the most votes after the voting period.
It's okay to discuss the covers but if you think someone's entry doesn't fit the theme or violates the rules don't argue it in the thread - simply don't vote for it.
Most importantly, remember that we're here to have fun. Enjoy!

[MRP]

Eisner femme fatale cover, the cover that launched my fascination with red dress covers, and the combination of deadliness and sultriness in the figure, Eisner is a master of body language in his art.

-M

[Nschornhorst]

I don't really have a 'favorite' cover, but there are several I like a lot, making this a bit difficult to decide on. I chose this one as I hadn't posted it in awhile, I love crossovers, it's funny (to me), and it has two of my favorite characters front and center.

[Zelena]

It’s the hardest of all contests… Kirby101

[Kirby101]

It’s the hardest of all contests… Kirby101

Good. I want people to have to think about it.

[Tami]

Changed my mind. I think I'm going to go with a different Favorite Cover, something a little more recent.
As to why I choose this cover, aside from the artwork which I really like, there are a few reasons. First, the high energy. I don't see as many covers that display this much action in one scene. Second, the fact that it is two women going into battle. Third, the strange relationship between Emp and Spooky. To see them team-up like this is noteworthy. Fourth, Emp and Spooky are probably the smartest, more talented members of the Super Homeys despite each having their own issues. It's good to see them get the spotlight together. Fifth,, the story which is probably one fo the best of the series that I have read so far (haven't yet read the most recent volumes).

[MajorHoy]

Tempted to go with SquirrelMan's All-Star Squadron #1 entry, but in the end I had to go with MRP's Golden Age Will Eisner entry:

Eisner femme fatale cover, the cover that launched my fascination with red dress covers, and the combination of deadliness and sultriness in the figure, Eisner is a master of body language in his art.

-M

[Ravin' Ray]

LordMikel for me.