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Five of My Favorite Comic Book Covers, Part 1: Marvel Comics

Jul 13, 2011

by Count_Orlok_22
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

Well, here are five of my favorite comic book covers from Marvel Comics. They aren't in chronological or preferential order this time because I feel like being random. This will be the first in a new series of lists devoted to comic book covers and comic book issues which will span 80 years and various genres and publishers.
This particular list features five issues from 1962 right on up through 1988.

Marvel Spotlight, Issue #5

Mike Ploog's cover for Marvel Spotlight issue 5 is perhaps my favorite comic book cover ever. I remember seeing it as a child and just being stunned by how cool it is with the leather-clad, motorcycling, skeletal demon, Ghost Rider, all the fire, and the men shooting at him ineffectively.

Spider-Woman, Issue #16

This particular Spider-Woman issue is probably the coolest in my opinion and I love the striking cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Rubinstein. Spider-Woman has always been the sexiest Marvel female hero as far as I'm concerned and in this issue she faces off against Nekra, who may very well be the sexiest female villain.

Conan the Barbarian, Issue #92

Sal Buscema's cover for Conan the Barbarian issue #92 is my favorite for the Marvel Comics sword and sorcery series. The perfect fantasy combination of sword-wielding warriors confronting supernatural enemies. It just doesn't get much better than this.

Amazing Fantasy, Issue #15

And of course, this list would never be complete without the inclusion of Amazing Fantasy issue #15 featuring the dramatic debut of none other than Peter Parker and his dashing superhero alter-ego Spider-Man! While the interior art is by Steve Ditko, the cover was done by the legendary Jack Kirby and it still remains one of my favorite depictions of Spidey (he just looks cooler in black and red).

The Amazing Spider-Man, Issue #300

The Amazing Spider-Man #300 is perhaps one of the most important issues in all of Spidey history from my standpoint. Not only does it mark the 25th anniversary and the 300th issue of the Spider-Man character's own comic, not only does it feature a stunning and unforgettable cover and art by Todd McFarlane... it also marks the full debut of one of Spidey's greatest villains, Venom!

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Adrianna July 19, 2011

Love the list. What a creative idea and fun way to show off some cool cover art. If you don't have any objections, I'm going to feature this list on the Cafe Libri homepage and in July's newsletter, which I will be sending out next week!

Count_Orlok_22 July 20, 2011

That'd be fine.

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Adrianna July 21, 2011

Great! I mentioned it in a discussion thread. I hope you get more viewers/readers. :)

Count_Orlok_22 July 26, 2011

Doubtful. LOL!

Adrianna July 26, 2011

I'm sure you are. The counter view does go up the more places you link your reviews. :)

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devora July 18, 2011

These are pretty rad covers, and such classics at that!

Count_Orlok_22 July 26, 2011

Thanks, D.

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MichaelN July 18, 2011

Great list! I only know AF 15. Nice to see a Spider Woman comic make your list.

Count_Orlok_22 July 26, 2011

Spider-Woman will always make my list if I can help it. LOL!

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Madpenguin July 17, 2011

Man, you have thinking about doing one like this also. But it would take so much time. There are too many cover issues that I thought were cool.

woopak_the_thrill July 17, 2011

I know. I can only pick certain covers off the top of my head. I have more than 18000 comics, sorting through them would be a huge chore.

Count_Orlok_22 July 17, 2011

Which is why I'm doing them slowly and in short lists. There were soooo many that came to mind immediately and I could never fit them all in one list and still think of something to say for each of them, so I figured dividing them up would be best.

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woopak_the_thrill July 13, 2011

2 and 3 are among my faves as well. If I made such a list, it'll have to be a top 100 and that would be conservative.

Count_Orlok_22 July 13, 2011

My next list will focus on my top 5 DC covers from the '60s - '80s. After that, I may do the lists based on their eras and genres and divide them up between multiple communities. You own the original issues of any of these?

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woopak_the_thrill July 18, 2011

I own 4 out of 5. and the one I am missing may not be what you expect. :)

woopak_the_thrill July 18, 2011

care to guess which one I don't own?

Count_Orlok_22 July 18, 2011

Marvel Spotlight #5.

woopak_the_thrill July 18, 2011

good guess, but actually it is my collection of Spider-woman that has major gaps.

woopak_the_thrill July 18, 2011

you know Spidey is wearing a white costume now right?

Count_Orlok_22 July 19, 2011

Really? I've got a lot of the early Spider-Woman and the '70s and '80s era Spider-Man. Sadly, Amazing Fantasy #15 and Marvel Spotlight #5 are very hard to come by (and to afford).

Count_Orlok_22 July 19, 2011

A white costume? Well that's just dumb. Only Phantom Rider and Elektra can pull off still looking badass in a white outfit.

woopak_the_thrill July 19, 2011

I got Marvel Spotlight # 5 for cover price (imported from here since I got it from the P.I.) As for Amazing Fantasy...I just lucked out of that one. Mine is only in good-very good condition; family "hand me down". Yes, he is wearing a white costume since he is operating covert and in the FF.

woopak_the_thrill July 19, 2011