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.
Avengers #57 introduced the super-hero android, the Vision! Besides the main three Avengers (Cap, Iron Man, & Thor), he’s probably served the most time on Avengers teams. His first appearance has been swiped a number of times since then, including Avengers West Coast vol. II #45, which featured a dramatic change in the character when his emotions were unwillingly removed.
Avengers #57 October 1968 John Buscema |
Psychoblast #5 March 1988 Robb Phipps |
West Coast Avengers vol. II #45 July 1989 John Byrne |
Cyberspace 3000 #6 December 1993 |
Mighty Avengers #14 July 2008 Marko Djurdjevic |
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