After looking at hundreds of comic book covers, it becomes quickly apparent that not every cover is 100% original. Whether done intentionally or even underhandedly, there’s something about uncovering these “swipes” that adds a new element of fun to reading and collecting comics.
The first Scorpio debuted in Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1. Jim Steranko concocted a now-classic cover featuring Nick and his pals with his evil brother, Jake (Scorpio), lurking just around the corner. Years later, Acclaim Comics had a “swipe month”, and Bloodshot paid homage to this classic cover. Gordon Purcell also paid homage to that very cover with the Christian comic, Powermark’s Seeker Series.
 Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 June 1968 Jim Steranko |
 Bloodshot vol. II #5 November 1997 Sal Velluto |
 PowerMark Seeker Series #5 2003 Gordon Purcell |
On Ebay: Nick Fury | Seeker Series | Jim Steranko | Gordon Purcell | PowerMark | Bloodshot | Sal Velluto