10 Best Variant Comic Book Covers You’ve Never Seen
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
For years, comic book art wasn't taken nearly as seriously as it should've been outside of the medium. Inexplicably seen as nothing more than "Doodles for children", you'd have had to have been in the know to appreciate the work of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and more while they were plying their trade over at the House of Ideas.
In an elitist world where Andy Warhol could paint a can of soup and be hailed a genius, those responsible for some of the greatest art ever seen simply flew under the radar. But not anymore.
With comics being at an all-time premium these days, people have started to appreciate those that bring the Marvel and DC universes to life more and more, and really, it's about time.
With some of the greatest talents ever assembled, the industry is more alive and vibrant now than it has ever been before. Plus, with such a varied array of artists available to bring your favorite characters to the page, the business has never been better.
But it isn't just those that fill those pages that deserve recognition, as a great cover will always grab you first. Here are the best ones that may have eluded your gaze...
10. Wonder Woman #28
It's safe to say that J.G Jones is better known for his covers than he is for his interiors. He does have quite the back catalog of excellent work, including Batman and Robin #1 and Army of Darkness vs Re-Animator's debut for Dynamite Comics, but it's the variant for Wonder Woman #28 that stands out most of all.
Along with Trish Mulvihill (100 Bullets), he delivers a brilliantly rendered Diana, decked head to toe in her finest steampunk garb.
With more than a passing nod to Mad Moxxi from the Borderlands series, the Princess of Themyscira walks through old-time saloon doors and comes face to face with a couple of outlaws aiming guns at her. The two guys laying unconscious on the floor behind her appear to be the victims of a card game gone bad, and the look on Diana's face says it all.
Sadly, in a 2018 interview with ComicsBeat.com, Jones revealed he would be taking a break from art due to ongoing issues with his health. Here's hoping he has a swift recovery.