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.
Namor the Sub-Mariner was re-introduced to the comics world in Fantastic Four #4 and, years later it’s cover was paid homage by Arthur Suydam’s “zombiefied” cover to Black Panther vol. IV #29.
Fantastic Four #4 May 1962 Jack Kirby |
Black Panther vol. IV #30 September 2007 Arthur Suydam |
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