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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.

The Secret Invasion tie-ins were filled with classic cover swipes. This cover swiped Romita’s cover to the famous collection of villain origin stories.

Bring on the Bad Guys 1976 John Romita

New Avengers #46 December 2008 Aleksi Briclot

On Ebay: Avengers | Secret Invasion
On AtomicAvenue: Avengers | Secret Invasion

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.

The Secret Invasion tie-ins were filled with classic cover swipes. This cover paid homage to the first issue of the reality-warping House of M.

House of M #1 August 2005 Essad Ribic

New Avengers #45 November 2008 Aleksi Briclot

On Ebay: Avengers | Secret Invasion | House of M
On AtomicAvenue: Avengers | Secret Invasion | House Of M

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.

The Secret Invasion tie-ins were filled with classic cover swipes. This is probably the most recent swipe of the tie-ins. The original cover debuted a year prior.

New Avengers: Illuminati vol. II #1 February 2007 Jim Cheung	New Avengers: Illuminati vol. II #41 September 2007 Jim Cheung
New Avengers #44 October 2008 Aleksi Briclot

On Ebay: Avengers | Secret Invasion
On AtomicAvenue: Avengers | Secret Invasion

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.

The Secret Invasion tie-ins were filled with classic cover swipes. This one pays homage to the Avengers’ second annual that pitted the new team versus the old team and debuted the Scarlet Centurion.

Avengers Annual #2 September 1968 John Buscema

New Avengers #43 September 2008 Aleksi Briclot

On Ebay: Avengers | Secret Invasion
On AtomicAvenue: Avengers | Secret Invasion

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.

The Secret Invasion tie-ins were filled with classic cover swipes. This one pays homage to the team membership drive that resulted in new additions: She-Hulk and Hawkeye.

Avengers #221 July 1982 Ed Hannigan

New Avengers #42 August 2008 Aleksi Briclot

On Ebay: Avengers | Secret Invasion
On AtomicAvenue: Avengers | Secret Invasion

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.

The Secret Invasion tie-ins were filled with classic cover swipes. This one pays homage to the first Spider-Man/Avengers crossover.

Avengers #11 February 1964 Jack Kirby

New Avengers #41 July 2008 Aleksi Briclot

On Ebay: Avengers | Spider-Man | Secret Invasion
On AtomicAvenue: Avengers | Secret Invasion

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.

The Secret Invasion tie-ins were filled with classic cover swipes. This one looks to a bronze age Avengers story guest-starring Captain Marvel.

Avengers #89 June 1971 Sal Buscema

Mighty Avengers #19 December 2008 Marko Djurdjevic

On Ebay: Avengers | Ant-Man | Secret Invasion
On AtomicAvenue: Avengers | Secret Invasion | Tales to Astonish

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.

The Secret Invasion tie-ins were filled with classic cover swipes. This cover takes its cue from the first appearance of Nick Fury as an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. For that matter, it’s also the first appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D. BUT, it’s not the first appearance of Nick Fury. He debuted in his Sgt. Fury title (set during WWII) back in 1963.

Strange Tales #135 August 1965 Jack Kirby

Mighty Avengers #18 November 2008 Marko Djurdjevic

On Ebay: Avengers | Nick Fury | Secret Invasion
On AtomicAvenue: Avengers | Secret Invasion | Strange Tales | Nick Fury

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.

The Secret Invasion tie-ins were filled with classic cover swipes. This one looks back to the first appearance of Hank Pym (who later became Ant-Man and then Giant-Man and then Goliath and then Yellowjacket). Not good enough for you? He also helped create the Wasp and Ultron. Oh! And, he was a founding member of the Avengers.

Tales to Astonish #27 January 1962 Jack Kirby

Mighty Avengers #17 October 2008 Aleksi Briclot with Marko Djurdjevic

On Ebay: Avengers | Ant-Man | Secret Invasion
On AtomicAvenue: Avengers | Secret Invasion | Tales to Astonish

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.

The Secret Invasion tie-ins were filled with classic cover swipes. This one looks back to the first appearance of Elektra.

Daredevil #168 January 1981 Frank Miller

Mighty Avengers #16 September 2008 Marko Djurdjevic

On Ebay: Avengers | Daredevil | Secret Invasion
On AtomicAvenue: Avengers | Secret Invasion | Daredevil