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.
Marvel’s 2007 Free Comic Book offering was a new Spider-Man story by Dan Slott & Phil Jimenez. A year later, Jimenez utilized the same pose but replaced the hero with Daredevil.
Free Comic Book Day 2007: the Amazing Spider-Man May 2007 Phil Jimenez |
Amazing Spider-Man #566 September 2008 Phil Jimenez |
On Ebay: Spider-Man
On AtomicAvenue: Spider-Man