Every week there’s a real horny that hits the stands of new comics. Readers often know exactly what they are most interested in (they know their pull lists sit in the reliable hands of comic shops), but with that old truth and There are times when people are told about opposing the review. Books on the cover are based on the cover.
Some truly amazing cover art hits every week. These were the ones that caught Colin’s eye for the week of February 12th, 2025.
Aquaman #2
Variants by Tula Lotay
Covered by two great Tula Lotays of the week (check out the Camgirl variants from AWA. Lotay draws attention with her painter’s style and the classic beauty of her pinup. She Women in the film always look a bit timeless (they could fit classic Hollywood). For example, her work on Bernstormer comes from a sketchbook of costume designers from the 1920s. It felt like I was walking straight.
With blood in the water, Mera appears both in a stately danger. A character-friendly combo leads the war party as easily as sitting on the throne.
Batman: Dark Pattern #3
Variants by Ashley Wood
Ashley Wood is an artist who works very well with the atmosphere and iconography. His characters are rarely described in detail beyond solid lines of ideas. We know these people, even if their lines are loose and their shapes are distorted. Of course, Batman has a simple silhouette (please forgive the pun), but of course, with this exact off-white palette, with these scuffs and suggested shapes, as if only the wood could cut this exact number I feel that way.
Cyberpunk 2077: Psycho Squad #1
Variant by Alex Eckman-Lawn
The longer I write this column, the more I think I’ll probably like it if it has a skull.
This cover has a miserable, unforgettable quality. Do robot/cyborg photos scream in pain? With anger? – And the looming device that entangles it suggests the oppressive force that it must cover itself.
It’s so cool, that’s what I’m saying.
Swamp Saga #37
Super Powers variant by Jason ‘Toy Otter’ Geyer (after Alex Saviuk)
The worst part about these Super Powers variant covers is that they look like real mockups of the currently running McFarlane Toys line homage to the 1980s line. Who doesn’t want John Constantine (with a flare-ring zippo accessory) to stand next to Gold Superman or board an outrageously cool brainskull ship?
The credibility of this comes from Jason Geyer’s past work as a real toy designer (he worked on an incredibly long box heroes line; his Instagram is not yet present. (And filled with custom figures and more digital mockups for toys that may never exist. Apparently, MacFarlane contacted him back when he resumed the line a few years ago. (as detailed in this post).
The book also wisely praises Alex Saviuk, who designed the back of the original superpower toys in the classic line. These covers adhere perfectly to its style and format, and include Geyer’s artist moniker in its perfect Cavy style clearance tag in the top left corner.
Psylocke #4
Cover by Mahmud Asrar
Yes, this is the second column in a few weeks, and insists on pointing out both covers of both Psylocke and Magik (see below), but both characters experience a rich artistic prosperity It seems unfair to hold it against me when I’m doing it. This cover of Asler plays wonderfully with the character’s visual motif, but the butterfly effect came from Betsy, right? Together for decades clearly meant bleeding in power and visual styling.
Anyway, all her psionic energy flares scream from the page – the colour (by Matt Wilson) is incredible, bleeding from Psylocke Violet to the gorgeous oranges of Monarch Vutterflies. It is important for her brand that Kwanon looks strong. She’s pulling it apart here.
X-Men #11
Variant by Joshua ‘Sway’ Swaby
There are two incredible magical variations this week. One is by Magik’s solo title by Pablo Villalobos and Sway from X-Men #11. It was difficult to pick two of the columns (despite the quality of both images involved, doubling it on a single character seemed ridiculous), but in the end , I felt that this cover was the deepest and most intimate of the character’s history. Limbo.
There’s something a bit goofy about the scary stuff here. Lembo’s Devil Legion is custom made to suit your mood, in the shape and size you want to sway. But there is something about Ilyana’s expression that makes me amuse. It’s a reading expression: I’ll kill you.
