This week covers are back on track, as there were some good-looking options out there. I’ve selected my three favorites and I hope you’ll join me as I break them down and explain what makes them great. I’ll take a look at all the factors involved in making a great cover. In particular, I’ll be speaking about the logo, trade dress and (of course) the cover art itself.
Want to see what looked great in the world of covers this week? If so, click below to check out the goods.
Ok, so this cover is on this list because it made me laugh. No other reason than that. The logo placement isn’t that great, the Fear Itself ad is blocky and unnecessary and the creator’s names are presented in the incredibly bland and overused lazy fashion. But man – did this cover make me chuckle.
I know I talk a lot here about the need to have a well-structured cover. I preach about the need to keep everything flowing and I prefer when a cover takes a chance and gives us something unique. Sometimes though, a little well-done humor is all it takes. Deadpool getting drooled on while complaining isn’t enough to make this cover a Cover of the Year candidate, but it is enough to get it on this week’s list.
Time for some Nazi ass kicking! That’s the first thought I had when I saw this cover. This is Daniel Acuna at his best. The man’s art is rather hit or miss for me, but this is certainly a hit. I love the tone of the cover art as you instantly feel as if you’re storming the battlefields. The shots of the shield, the exploding planes, and even the soldier’s reflections in the puddles make this cover come to life.
The logo placement is also nice as it’s placement behind Cap makes it feel even more like he’s running at you. By placing the logo behind a running Cap it feels more like he’s putting distance between what’s occurring in the background and his current location. A small thing to do that creates a ton of impact.
Other than the logo placement and the art, there is nothing too grand about the rest of the cover, thus placing it where it is and not in the first place position. But I still rather enjoy it.
Can J.H. Williams III do some gorgeous pieces of art or can that man do some gorgeous pieces of art?! Here we’ve got a great cover with a POV that looks to the rooftops. I love the angle and I feel it helps the cover to stand out from many of the other covers on the shelf because it offers a different perspective. Add to that the way the American flag fills the sky with the feel of a sunset and you’ve got something that pops right out at you.
While the art is beautiful, the cover could have lost some of it’s style had they slapped a logo over it and tucked the creators names to the side as is often done. Instead, we get a beautifully incorporated (pun intended?) logo with the creator names placed in such a way that they augment the cover more than detract.
This cover hits all the spots it needs to and sticks the landings like 96′ Kerri Strug. Without a doubt I am confident in proclaiming this the best cover of the week.
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We’ll cap this journey into the art of coves by looking at the rankings. You’ll see that there is no longer a tie for the third place position as Dave Johnson has officially bumped Jae Lee out of the top three.
1. Adi Granov — 13
2. David Finch — 12
3. Dave Johnson — 7
See everyone next week and please feel free to chime in and give me your opinions on my choices or let me know what covers you loved or hated this past week. Now it’s time to say goodbye. I’ll see everyone next week – Same Burp time! Same Burp channel!
