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.
In 2009, Marvel launched a series of Wolverine variant covers to coincide with the box office release of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The variant of Amazing Spider-Man #590 swiped one of the famous Dogs Playing Poker paintings by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge, entitled A Bold Bluff.
 A Bold Bluff 1909 Cassius Marcellus Coolidge |
 Amazing Spider-Man #590 June 2009 |
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I get the marketing motivation to do Wolvie covers for every title.. but it’s still weird seeing “Spiderman” at the top of this image full of Logans 😉
Comment by Donny B — October 9, 2012 @ 6:26 am