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 Secret Invasion tie-ins were filled with classic cover swipes. This one looks back to the first appearance of Hank Pym (who later became Ant-Man and then Giant-Man and then Goliath and then Yellowjacket). Not good enough for you? He also helped create the Wasp and Ultron. Oh! And, he was a founding member of the Avengers.
 Tales to Astonish #27 January 1962 Jack Kirby |
 Mighty Avengers #17 October 2008 Aleksi Briclot with Marko Djurdjevic |
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