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.
Killing off Captain America was a bold move that could have set the fans against Ed Brubaker’s run. But, it paid off … and he’s back already, anyway. Such a news-making event is certainly a target for parody – take it away, Marvel Apes!
Captain America vol. V #25 April 2007 Steve Epting |
Marvel Apes #4 February 2009 |
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