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November 29, 2011

Comic Book Cover Swipes Exposed #87 Avengers

Filed under: Swiped: Comic Book Cover Swipes Exposed! — Doorman @ 11:03 am

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 #87 revealed the origin of the Black Panther and, years later it’s cover was paid homage by Arthur Suydam’s “zombiefied” cover to Black Panther vol. IV #29.

Avengers #87
Avengers #87
April 1971
John Buscema
Black Panther vol. IV #29
Black Panther vol. IV #29
August 2007
Arthur Suydam

On Ebay: Avengers | Black Panther
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