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.
Here’s a more-subtle-than-usual “cover swipe”. In fact, if I were into specifying swipes, I’d call this one an inspiration. Art Adams just uses the same theme as Jack Kirby used years before … but, he doesn’t force the characters into the same positions.
 Avengers Annual #1 September 1967 Jack Kirby |
 Badrock Annual #1 July 1995 Art Adams |
On Ebay: Avengers | Badrock | Jack Kirby | Art Adams