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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.

Greg Hyland riddled his Lethargic comics with cover swipes. This one rips off Spawn #10, a rare crossover between the title character and Dave Sim’s Cerebus that has not been reprinted since!

Spawn #10 May 1993 Todd McFarlane

Lethargic Comics #1 January 1994 Greg Hyland

On Ebay: Spawn | Lethargic
On AtomicAvenue: Spawn | Lethargic

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 the aftermath of Annihilation, a new Guardians of the Galaxy team was formed including Rocket Raccoon, Star-Lord, Drax the Destroyer, and the new Quasar. Issue #7’s cover was an homage to the first and featured even more members like Groot, Bug and Major Victory.

Guardians of the Galaxy vol. II #1 July 2008 Clint Langley

Guardians of the Galaxy vol. II #7 January 2009 Clint Langley

On Ebay: Guardians of the Galaxy
On AtomicAvenue: Guardians of the Galaxy

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.

Every once in a while, we get reminded that Adam Hughes draws super-hero covers, too (instead of just super-heroines). This is one of those rare instances! :-p

Superman #264 June 1973

DC Comics Presents: Superman #1 October 2004 Adam Hughes

On Ebay: Superman
On AtomicAvenue: Superman

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.

Fan-Favorite artist, Alex Ross, pays tribute to a “silver age” Mystery In Space cover.

Mystery in Space #82 March 1963 Carmine Infantino

DC Comics Presents: Mystery in Space #1 September 2004 Alex Ross

On Ebay: Mystery In Space
On AtomicAvenue: Mystery In Space

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.

Acclaimed author, Harlan Ellison, wrote a story in this 2004 issue – the cover of which pays tribute to a “Silver Age” JLA comic. It also includes an obituary for Julius Schwartz written by Alan Moore.

Justice League of America #53 May 1967 Mike Sekowsky

DC Comics Presents: Justice League of America #1 October 2004 Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez

On Ebay: Justice League
On AtomicAvenue: Justice League

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 Hawkman #6, Hawkman discovers Illoral – “The World Where Evolution Ran Wild” – filled with strange creatures like flying gorillas!

Hawkman #6 March 1965 Murphy Anderson

DC Comics Presents: Hawkman #1 September 2004 Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez

On Ebay: Hawkman
On AtomicAvenue: Hawkman

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.

Brian Bolland pays tribute to one of those goofier silver age Green Lantern covers.

Green Lantern #31 September 1964 Gil Kane

DC Comics Presents: Green Lantern #1 September 2004 Brian Bolland

On Ebay: Green Lantern
On AtomicAvenue: Green Lantern

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.

Batman #183 featured the second appearance of Poison Ivy! In this 2004 one-shot, Adam Hughes pays tribute to that classic Infantino cover from nearly 40 years prior.

Batman #183 August 1966 Carmine Infantino

DC Comics Presents: Batman #1 September 2004 Adam Hughes

On Ebay: Batman
On AtomicAvenue: Batman

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.

Alex Ross pays tribute to a classic Infantino cover from nearly 40 years prior!

the Flash #163 August 1966 Carmine Infantino

DC Comics Presents: the Flash #1 October 2004 Alex Ross

On Ebay: the Flash
On AtomicAvenue: Flash

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.

Ray Palmer isn’t quite as small as an actual atom but he is really tiny! His size makes for some great cover shots that just wouldn’t fit a regular-sized super-hero. Here, Brian Bolland pays tribute to a classic Gil Kane cover from 40 years prior!

the Atom #10 January 1964 Gil Kane

DC Comics Presents: the Atom #1 October 2004 Brian Bolland

On Ebay: the Atom
On AtomicAvenue: Atom