Which comic covers have gotten the most parodies, homages, etc?

davidh777 · 08-29-12, 02:29 AM

Which comic covers have been the most frequent subjects of parodies, riffs, homages, etc.? There are many we see over and over. A few that come to mind right away:

brayzie · 08-29-12, 06:15 AM

That Crisis On Infinite Earths cover that George Perez drew.

Lastdaysofrain · 08-29-12, 07:00 AM

The Starro Justice League cover has had a lot of parodies.

mrhan · 08-29-12, 08:15 AM

I like Neal Adam's interpretation of this cover.

stingermck · 08-29-12, 08:22 AM

PhantomStranger · 08-31-12, 12:23 AM

It has to be Action Comics #1, I think even people in the general public recognize it to some degree.

bluetoast · 08-31-12, 01:24 AM

Here's a pretty good parody of Action Comics #1 from earlier this year.

Spoiler:

fujishig · 08-31-12, 02:18 AM

That Batman cover is actually predated by this:

http://www.mycomicshop.com/search?q=...pubid=&PubRng=

or you could argue that they're all copying Michelangelo's Pieta. Crisis 7 is probably the one that gets copied now.

Giant Size X-men #1 with the new X-men bursting out of the cover

X-men 128, with Cyclops leaving the group with a bag over his shoulder

Uncanny 141 where an older Wolvie and Kitty Pride are in front of a wanted poster to start of Days of Future Past

Amazing Spider-man where Peter Parker is giving up being Spidey (i think it's 50?)

When was that first appearance of the Punisher cover copied? I can't remember off the top of my head.

Obi-Wan Jabroni · 08-31-12, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fujishig

When was that first appearance of the Punisher cover copied? I can't remember off the top of my head.

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davidh777 · 08-31-12, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fujishig

That Batman cover is actually predated by this:

http://www.mycomicshop.com/search?q=...pubid=&PubRng=

or you could argue that they're all copying Michelangelo's Pieta. Crisis 7 is probably the one that gets copied now.

Giant Size X-men #1 with the new X-men bursting out of the cover

X-men 128, with Cyclops leaving the group with a bag over his shoulder

Uncanny 141 where an older Wolvie and Kitty Pride are in front of a wanted poster to start of Days of Future Past

Amazing Spider-man where Peter Parker is giving up being Spidey (i think it's 50?)

When was that first appearance of the Punisher cover copied? I can't remember off the top of my head.

I was thinking X-Men 137 would have been a good one too. Funny, the image I think of for ASM 50 is the garbage can in the foreground, but I guess that's an interior image.

And in trying to check parodies of XM 137, I found a site that covers this whole topic. So much for an original thread idea.

http://www.comicvine.com/homage-covers/12-43734/

kodave · 09-01-12, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by davidh777

http://www.comicvine.com/homage-covers/12-43734/

Great find!

mrhan · 09-01-12, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by davidh777

And in trying to check parodies of XM 137, I found a site that covers this whole topic. So much for an original thread idea.

http://www.comicvine.com/homage-covers/12-43734/

They need to update that list because Detective #31 isn't on there; unless I missed it.

Todd B. · 09-05-12, 11:33 PM

cleaver · 09-06-12, 01:02 AM

Have to go with

davidh777 · 09-06-12, 01:24 AM

I forgot that when I went to Emerald City Con this spring, Don Rosa was there and had a bunch of posters based on classic comic covers. I couldn't resist the one based on the original Legion of SH story, but he was trying to sell me on the JSA parody, which he said "no one wants." I actually liked it quite a bit but didn't have the cash for both.

One example:

movieguru · 09-06-12, 02:07 AM

The cover to Amazing Fantasy #15 always remind me of Detective Comics #27. Very similiar if not an intentional homage.

I think Action Comics #1 is the most copied cover.

mrhan · 09-06-12, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by movieguru

The cover to Amazing Fantasy #15 always remind me of Detective Comics #27.

Kane made a direct SWIPE from a panel in the January 17, 1939 Flash Gordon Sunday comic strip, drawn by Alex Raymond.

http://www.dialbforblog.com/archives/389/

Iron_Giant · 09-06-12, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by davidh777

I forgot that when I went to Emerald City Con this spring, Don Rosa was there and had a bunch of posters based on classic comic covers. I couldn't resist the one based on the original Legion of SH story, but he was trying to sell me on the JSA parody, which he said "no one wants." I actually liked it quite a bit but didn't have the cash for both.

One example:

Action #1 cover must be the most famous comic cover (Detective Comic with Batman would give it a run for it's money) and I do believe it is the most "Copied".

Iron_Giant · 09-06-12, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd B.

...But this is really strange how so many different artist used the "Wall/two runners/fliers" design.

Preterite · 09-06-12, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron_Giant

...But this is really strange how so many different artist used the "Wall/two runners/fliers" design.

The original cover was for one of the most "important" stories in DC history, as it reestablished the Golden Age characters and introduced Earth-2 and the multiverse.

fujishig · 09-06-12, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Preterite

The original cover was for one of the most "important" stories in DC history, as it reestablished the Golden Age characters and introduced Earth-2 and the multiverse.

Right. Most of these covers are iconic because of what happened in the book, like the first appearance of Punisher. Otherwise I don't think most covers get enough attention or are remembered enough to get people to actually recognize a parody. Unless you're Liefeld swiping and afraid to get caught, that is.

davidh777 · 09-06-12, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fujishig

Right. Most of these covers are iconic because of what happened in the book, like the first appearance of Punisher. Otherwise I don't think most covers get enough attention or are remembered enough to get people to actually recognize a parody. Unless you're Liefeld swiping and afraid to get caught, that is.

Yeah, the Robin Dies at Dawn would seem to be one of the exceptions

fujishig · 09-06-12, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by davidh777

Yeah, the Robin Dies at Dawn would seem to be one of the exceptions

But that one's from Michelangelo's Pieta.

http://comiccoverage.typepad.com/com...book_cove.html

Preterite · 09-06-12, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fujishig

But that one's from Michelangelo's Pieta.

http://comiccoverage.typepad.com/com...book_cove.html

I dunno, man. I think there are some that are clearly evoking Pieta (such as the Captain Atom and Captain Marvel covers), but I don't think it's the case every single time someone carries another person.

Pieta?

Pieta?

resinrats · 09-07-12, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Iron_Giant

Action #1 cover must be the most famous comic cover (Detective Comic with Batman would give it a run for it's money) and I do believe it is the most "Copied".

I'd switch out Batman for Spider-Man's first appearence for most famous. Action is obviously #1. You see Action #1 on episodes of Simpsons. Its probably known by the general audience more then any other comic.

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