Connect with us
Comic Book Preview: 9/4/13 - Annikin Starkiller and Mutant Flat Tops

Comic Books

Comic Book Preview: 9/4/13 – Annikin Starkiller and Mutant Flat Tops

I’m going to lay it on you straight, friends. Dave is gone. He fled the country. We’re not sure if he’s coming back.

“But Brendan”, you may wonder aloud, “What does this mean for our beloved comic book cover preview that we have come to love?”

Listen to the latest episode of our weekly comics podcast!

The answer to that is plain and simple. 100% less Dave means 200% more Brendan. That’s right. I’m coming at you with a slight buzz and a ham-fisted collection of this week’s covers that I think deserve attention.

Let’s crank this bitch.

WTF? Category

Where we don’t understand, are insulted by or would rather stab our eyes with acid pops than look at these covers for various reasons.


God is Dead #1


god_is_dead-cover

Jacen Burrows

Brendan: Finally! Finally I get a “God as a superhero” comic book that actually looks kind of badass! Honestly, can we all agree that we’d be going to church a bit more often if they tried to sell us an angry god that went Super Saiyan and shot eye lasers?


Red Ten #4


red_ten-cover

Charles Paul Wilson

Brendan: Wait… is this not a Green Lantern cover? Am I mistaken or hasn’t this exact scene been depicted on a Green Lantern cover before? Given, I know absolutely nothing about the series Red 10 so if I’m missing out on a joke please forgive me. To be honest I’m just happy to see someone ripping off one of the other thousand superheroes instead of just dishing out another Batman clone.

Brendan’s Honorable Mentions


The Star Wars #1


the_star_wars-cover

Doug Wheatley

Brendan: Say what you will about the desperate premise of yet another Star Wars comic, but at least they’re making it look good.

Wheatley’s cover is a fantastic blend of odd and familiar that really sells the premise better than any white text could. I think the characters, proportions and colors are all well executed and it really hearkens the original film’s poster. In honesty I wasn’t very interested in this book until I saw this cover. Now I may have to give it a shot.


Codename Action #1


codename_action

Jae Lee

Brendan: Oh we gettin’ sexy up in here, now. I can’t think of many styles I enjoy as much as negative space or stencil art. Something about the black and white choice just really brings out the class on this cover as well. Another positive note would be Lee’s impeccable sense of detail even when presenting such a simple subject. Small lines in the dress shirt or the contours drawn into her back are what move this cover from flat to fantastic.


Superior Spider-Man #17


superior_spider-man_cover

Ryan Stegman

Brendan: There are a couple supercool details about this cover that just make me fall in love. First off, I like how you need to really study the vast cityscape before you can actually decipher if it’s our world or the future-world of Spider-Man 2099.

Secondly, I love the difference in posture between the two characters. Oddly enough, 2099’s posture reminds us of our heroes of yore, with a proud vigil, ready for action. Our new iteration of Spidey stalks in shadows, methodically calculating a moment of weakness in which to strike.


X-Men Legacy #16


x-men_legacy_16-cover

Mike Del Mundo

Brendan: Mundo is at it again! While the subject may not be as funny or original as the past covers, you can’t deny the pure talent that courses from Mundo’s drawing hand. The shading, colors and character are all amazing. It’s a bit reminiscent of Norman Rockwell.

Brendan’s Top Pick


Hoax Hunters #10


hoax_hunters_10-cover

Tristan Jones

Brendan: I adore the hauntingly vivid details put into this cover. You could spend a day just studying the intricate lines of the space suit. The grimy colors are amazing and that ghostly white light comes off as so real I had to question whether it was or not. I don’t understand why Tristan Jones isn’t being sought after by every major comic company in print today. His work is simply impeccable.

Join the AIPT Patreon

Want to take our relationship to the next level? Become a patron today to gain access to exclusive perks, such as:

  • ❌ Remove all ads on the website
  • 💬 Join our Discord community, where we chat about the latest news and releases from everything we cover on AIPT
  • 📗 Access to our monthly book club
  • 📦 Get a physical trade paperback shipped to you every month
  • 💥 And more!
Sign up today
Comments

In Case You Missed It

Marvel unveils the new villains Bloodcoven appearing in 'Blood Hunt' Marvel unveils the new villains Bloodcoven appearing in 'Blood Hunt'

Marvel unveils the new villains Bloodcoven appearing in ‘Blood Hunt’

Comic Books

X-Men Monday #241 - Steve Foxe Talks 'X-Men '97,' 'Dead X-Men,' and 'X-Men: Blood Hunt - Psylocke' X-Men Monday #241 - Steve Foxe Talks 'X-Men '97,' 'Dead X-Men,' and 'X-Men: Blood Hunt - Psylocke'

X-Men Monday #241 – Steve Foxe Talks ‘X-Men ’97,’ ‘Dead X-Men,’ and ‘X-Men: Blood Hunt – Psylocke’

Comic Books

Films to check out at SXSW Films to check out at SXSW

Films to check out at SXSW

Movies

'X-Men' #35 (LGY #700) is the final farewell to the Krakoan Age 'X-Men' #35 (LGY #700) is the final farewell to the Krakoan Age

‘X-Men’ #35 (LGY #700) is the final farewell to the Krakoan Age

Comic Books

Connect
Newsletter Signup