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The 20 Best She-Hulk Covers Ever Made

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The 20 Best She-Hulk Covers Ever Made

With the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law series on Disney+ earning praise among both fans and critics alike, the legendary Jade Giantess has never been more popular. And while there are countless incredible comic book issues in the long and storied career of everyone’s favorite lawyer/gamma-irradiated superheroine, today we’re looking purely at the best She-Hulk covers of all time. In other words, we chose these issues because of their incredible cover art and not necessarily because they feature a key moment in the history of Jennifer Walters. To keep things simple, we’ve also listed each issue in order of publication date, along with current prices and our reasons for why we picked it.

But enough of the sidebar. Time to throw on your purple spandex and let your green hair down as we smash into… the 20 best She-Hulk covers ever made.

The cover to Savage She-Hulk #1 from 1980, illustrated by John Buscema.

1. Savage She-Hulk #1

  • Published: February 1980
  • Estimated Price: $200 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First appearance and origin of She-Hulk (cousin of Bruce Banner).
  • Why We Picked It: While this issue is perhaps best known for introducing Jennifer Walters and She-Hulk to Marvel continuity, we added it to this list because of the stunning artwork by the legendary John Buscema, making it one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic She-Hulk covers ever made.
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The cover to Sensational She-Hulk #1 from 1989, illustrated by John Byrne.

2. Sensational She-Hulk #1

  • Published: May 1989
  • Estimated Price: $30 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Second ongoing She-Hulk solo series
  • Why We Picked It: Another classic She-Hulk cover, this single issue really helped establish the tongue-in-cheek tone of the series (which has definitely carried over into the Disney+ series). It also showcases the amazing style of John Byrne, who pulled double duty both writing and drawing the series.
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The cover to Sensational She-Hulk #34 from 1991, illustrated by John Byrne and inspired by the Demi Moore Vanity Fair cover from the same year.

3. Sensational She-Hulk #34

  • Published: December 1991
  • Estimated Price: $60 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Parody of the Vanity Fair issue that featured a pregnant Demi Moore.
  • Why We Picked It: Another classic issue that tapped into a major early 90s pop cultural event, we had to include this book on our list primarily because it once again showcases the fantastic art and tone that John Byrne brought to the Sensational She-Hulk during his tenure on the series.
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The cover to Sensational She-Hulk #40 from 1992, illustrated by John Byrne.

4. Sensational She-Hulk #40

  • Published: June 1992
  • Estimated Price: $200 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: This controversial issue is perhaps best known for featuring a naked She-Hulk jump-roping for the first few issues (something it’s hard to imagine that Marvel would ever try today). We included it on this list, however, because it’s yet another classic John Byrne She-Hulk cover.
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The foil print cover to Sensational She-Hulk #50 from 1993, illustrated by John Byrne.

5. Sensational She-Hulk #50

  • Published: April 1993
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 50th issue featuring foil cover.
  • Why We Picked It: While the 90s may have been known as a time of gimmicky covers featuring holograms and foil designs, some of them are still pretty awesome. Case in point: yet another cover by John Byrne that’s as stylish and unforgettable as She-Hulk herself.
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The cover to Sensational She-Hulk #60 from 1994, illustrated by Pat Olliffe.

6. Sensational She-Hulk #60

  • Published: February 1994
  • Estimated Price: $30 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Final issue. Homage to issue #1 from 1989.
  • Why We Picked It: While this issue sadly marked the end of the second solo She-Hulk series, it remains a standout book thanks to the stunning cover by Pat Olliffe, which pays tribute to the classic John Byrne cover that launched the series.
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The cover to She-Hulk #1 from 2005, illustrated by Greg Horn.

7. She-Hulk #1

  • Published: November 2005
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First issue of new series.
  • Why We Picked It: Artist Greg Horn has created some of the most iconic comic book covers of all time, and his work on She-Hulk is no exception, with this cover in particular proving that while justice may be blind, even if it has to appreciate Jennifer Walters’ kick ass green alter ego.
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The cover to Hulk #16 from 2009, illustrated by Ian Churchill and featuring the Red She-Hulk.

8. Hulk #16

  • Published: December 2009
  • Estimated Price: $30 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st full appearance of Red She-Hulk.
  • Why We Picked It: Okay, so technically this isn’t a traditional She-Hulk cover in that it features the Red She-Hulk (aka Betty Ross). None the less, we just had to include this on our list because of the epic art by Ian Churchill.
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The cover to Red She-Hulk #60 from 2012, illustrated by Chris Stevens.

9. Red She-Hulk #60

  • Published: December 2012
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Red She-Hulk takes over Hulk series.
  • Why We Picked It: Hopefully you’ll forgive us for including another Red She-Hulk pick, but this stunning cover by artist Chris Stevens speaks for itself and is one incredible book we absolutely had to include.
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The cover to A-Force #1 from 2015, illustrated by Jim Cheung and featuring She-Hulk and a group of other popular female Marvel superheroes.

10. A-Force #1

  • Published: July 2015
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First cameo appearance of Singularity. First unofficial team appearance of A-Force (the team officially uses the name in A-Force #4).
  • Why We Picked It: While this book may not be a She-Hulk solo title, we included it here because Jennifer Walters’ is front and center in this stunning cover from Jim Cheung that also just happens to feature some of Marvel’s greatest female superheroes.
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The cover to She-Hulk #1 from 2014, illustrated by Kevin Wada.

11. She-Hulk #1

  • Published: April 2014
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Premiere issue of the third She-Hulk series.
  • Why We Picked It: Artist Kevin Wada has produced some of the most amazing She-Hulk covers ever (in fact, they really deserve top billing on this list). Just take a look at this epic work that is likely going to go down in comic book history as an absolute Marvel masterpiece.
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The cover to She-Hulk #3 from 2014, illustrated by Kevin Wada.

12. She-Hulk #3

  • Published: June 2014
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Another incredible Kevin Wada cover we just had to include on our list, the art is absolutely stunning. In fact, so much so that it was actually used as the cover for the collected trade of the series.
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The variant cover to She-Hulk #3 from 2014, illustrated by Kris Anka.

13. She-Hulk #3 (Variant)

  • Published: June 2014
  • Estimated Price: $50 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1:50 variant cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Seriously, does the 2014 She-Hulk series have some of the greatest covers of all time or what? Even this variant cover from Kris Anka is an absolute classic, showcasing Jennifer Walters in the aftermath of yet another super-powered slugfest.
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The cover to Hulk #1 from 2016, illustrated by Jeff Dekal and featuring the Grey She-Hulk.

14. Hulk #1

  • Published: December 2016
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First issue of new series.
  • Why We Picked It: While this issue saw a new grey-colored She-Hulk take over the series from her older, greener cousin, we added it to this list purely because of this incredible cover by Jeff Dekal.
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The variant cover to Hulk #1 from 2017, illustrated by Ed McGuinness and inspired by the cover to the Incredible Hulk #181.

15. Hulk #1 (Variant)

  • Published: December 2017
  • Estimated Price: $100 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Store exclusive Variant cover limited to 3,000 copies.
  • Why We Picked It: The gray She-Hulk may be one of the lesser known iterations of the character, but here she gets a moment to shine thanks to this sunning Ed McGuinness variant cover inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181 (a classic key issue featuring the first appearance of Wolverine).
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The variant cover to Marvel Comics #1000 from 2019, illustrated by Julian Totino Tedesco and featuring She-Hulk in 80s inspired clothing.

16. Marvel Comics #1000 (Variant)

  • Published: August 2019
  • Estimated Price: $25 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Variant celebrating 1,000 issue.
  • Why We Picked It: The 80s were an epic period of Marvel comic book. And in this epic She-Hulk cover by Julian Totino Tedesco the 80s are celebrated in all their nostalgic walkman and sweatband-soaked superhero glory.
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The cover to She-Hulk #1 from 2022, illustrated by Jen Bartels.

17. She-Hulk #1

  • Published: January 2022
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First issue of fourth solo She-Hulk series.
  • Why We Picked It: A more recent entry on this list, this cover art by Jen Bartels for the new She-Hulk series is an absolute jaw-dropper, blending old school design with modern style.
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The variant cover to She-Hulk #1 from 2022, illustrated by Greg Horn and inspired by the cover to the Incredible Hulk #377.

18. She-Hulk #1 (Variant)

  • Published: January 2022
  • Estimated Price: $50 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Variant cover limited to 1,000 copies.
  • Why We Picked It: And speaking of old school, this awesome variant cover by Greg Horn might just be the coolest She-Hulk design ever, paying a neon green homage to the The Incredible Hulk #377 (notably there’s also a black and yellow variant based on the second printing of that iconic issue).
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The variant cover to She-Hulk #4 from 2022, illustrated by Russell Dauterman.

19. She-Hulk #4 (Variant)

  • Published: July 2022
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Variant cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Another cover destined for gamma greatness, this epic work of art by Russell Dauterman showcases the complete history of She-Hulk costumes, with everything from her original design to her short-lived Fantastic Four outfit. This end result is a cover destined to be a She-Hulk classic.
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The variant cover to She-Hulk #4 from 2022, illustrated by Christina Zullo and featuring a Spider-Man mashup with She-Hulk.

20. She-Hulk #4 (Variant)

  • Published: July 2022
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Variant cover.
  • Why We Picked It: And finally, rounding out our list is something a little weirder but no less awesome, featuring a Spidey version of She-Hulk by Christina Zullo. It’s the perfect blend of action, humor, and style that’s become a hallmark of the Jade Giantess herself.
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So there you have it, gamma freaks! Our picks for the 20 best She-Hulk covers of all time. Are there any issues you think we missed? Let us know in the comments below! Plus, be sure to check out our list of the 20 best Hulk comic covers of all time.

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The Top 20 Marvel Zombies Covers

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The Top 20 Marvel Zombies Covers

With Marvel Zombies exploding in popularity over the past few years (including a featured spot in the Disney+ animated series What If…?), chances are we haven’t seen the last of this horrifying horde of heroes. And while there are dozens of over-the-top issues, we’re looking purely at the best Marvel Zombies covers of all time. In other words, we chose them because of their incredible cover art. To keep things simple, we’ve listed each issue in order of publication date, along with estimated prices and our reasons for choosing each book. One other thing to note is that every cover on our list is illustrated by the great Arthur Suydam, an artist who made his mark almost exclusively on this series.

But enough of our brain dead ramblings. Prepare to face a sea of shambling superheroes as we dig into the rotting flesh of… the 20 best Marvel Zombies covers ever made!

The cover to Marvel Zombies Volume 1, issue #1.

1. Marvel Zombies Vol. 1 #1

  • Published: February 2006
  • Estimated Price: $75 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: While this premiere issue was written by Robert Kirkman of Walking Dead fame, we chose this issue because of the incredible homage to Amazing Fantasy #15, a classic grail comic from 1962 illustrated by the great Steve Ditko. The end result is a Marvel Zombies cover that’s as gruesome as it is iconic.
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The second print cover to Marvel Zombies Volume 1, issue #1.

2. Marvel Zombies Vol. 1 #1 (Second Print)

  • Published: February 2006
  • Estimated Price: $40 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: Inspired by Todd McFarlane’s legendary work on Spider-Man #1 from 1991 (which we recently listed as one of the best Spidey comic covers of all time) this undead version is an absolute must have for fans of both the legendary wall crawler and Marvel Zombies.
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The fourth print cover to Marvel Zombies Volume 1, issue #1.

3. Marvel Zombies #1 (Fourth Print)

  • Published: February 2006
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: The Incredible Hulk might be the original Marvel monster, which is why it’s only fitting that in this issue he’s given a full undead makeover in an epic zombie cover inspired by Jack Kirby’s Incredible Hulk #1 from 1962 (which also just happens to be one of the greatest Hulk comic covers ever).
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The cover to Marvel Zombies Volume 1, issue #2.

4. Marvel Zombies Vol. 1 #2

  • Published: March 2006
  • Estimated Price: $15 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: Jack Kirby’s 1964 cover art for Avengers #4 remains one of the most iconic comic book images of all time. That also makes it ripe for a Marvel zombies remake, with Arthur Suydam offer a gloriously gruesome take on Earth’s mightiest heroes.
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The cover to Marvel Zombies Volume 1, issue #3.

5. Marvel Zombies Vol. 1 #3

  • Published: April 2006
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: The Incredible Hulk #340 is arguably one of the most popular comic book covers of all time, with the legendary 1988 image by Todd McFarlane having since been reproduced, swiped, parodied and homaged dozens of times. As a result turning it into a zombie version seems like an absolute no brainer (see what we did there?).
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The cover to the second printing of Marvel Zombies Volume 1, issue #3.

6. Marvel Zombies Vol. 1 #3 (Second Print)

  • Published: April 2006
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: While there are plenty of epic Daredevil covers from Frank Miller, Daredevil #179 from 1982 may be his most famous. Judging by this awesome Marvel Zombies cover, Arthur Suydam is also clearly a fan, with his grotesque rendition showing Elektra in a whole new blood-soaked light. Guess love really is blind AND never dies.
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The cover to Marvel Zombies Volume 1, issue #4.

7. Marvel Zombies Vol. 1 #4

  • Published: May 2006
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: Inspired by Jack Kirby’s legendary work on X-Men #1 from 1963, this Marvel Zombies cover has everything we love about the series, with a combination of horror and hilarity. After all, you’d have to be dead inside not to love a book that features the reanimated corpse of Cyclops shooting optic beams from his severed head.
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The cover to the second printing of Marvel Zombies Volume 1, issue #4.

8. Marvel Zombies Vol. 1 #4 (Second Printing)

  • Published: May 2006
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: John Romita Sr.’s epic 1966 cover to Amazing Spider-Man #39 is arguably one of the greatest Spidey covers of all time. But for our money, this Marvel Zombies cover is also pretty damn awesome, offering up an even more ghoulish and gory Green Goblin. Nuff’ said.
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The cover to Marvel Zombies Volume 1, issue #5.

9. Marvel Zombies Vol. 1 #5

  • Published: June 2006
  • Estimated Price: $12 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: When Peter Parker and Mary Jane officially tied the knot they agreed to “til’ death do us part”. So it makes sense that they’d be given the life after death treatment in this incredible cover, which is of course a cover swipe to the classic Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, illustrated by the legendary John Romita Sr.
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The cover to the second printing of Marvel Zombies Volume 1, issue #5.

10. Marvel Zombies Vol. 1 #5 (Second Print)

  • Published: June 2006
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: They say that in space no one can hear you scream. This amazing Marvel Zombies cover (inspired by The Silver Surfer #1 from 1968 by John Buscema) puts that to the test, with stunning art work from Arthur Suydam featuring a headless Norrin Radd terrorizing the spaceways.
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The variant zombie cover to Ultimate Fantastic Four #30.

11. Ultimate Fantastic Four #30 (Variant)

  • Published: July 2006
  • Estimated Price: $25 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: No one is ever going to top Jack Kirby when it comes to drawing the Fantastic Four. But even the King himself would probably dig this horrifying homage to his legendary 1961 cover from the Fantastic Four #1. It’s corpse clobberin’ time!
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The variant zombie cover to Ultimate Fantastic Four #31.

12. Ultimate Fantastic Four #31 (Variant)

  • Published: August 2006
  • Estimated Price: $40 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: What’s more terrifying than a zombie? How about being a giant orange, stone-skinned super zombie with a penchant for fresh brains. That’s exactly what Arthur Suydam manages to pull off in this epic cover inspired by Jack Kirby’s work on Fantastic Four #51 from 1966.
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The cover to Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness #1.

13. Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness #1

  • Published: May 2007
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: If you thought being a mutant sucked, try being a mutant whose rotting face keeps falling off. That’s exactly what you get in this amazing cover inspired by John Byrne’s legendary 1981 cover for Uncanny X-Men #141 (which, incidentally, we also recently picked as one of the very best X-Men covers of all time).
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The variant cover to Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness #1.

14. Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness #1 (Variant)

  • Published: May 2007
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: Another classic X-Men cover gets resurrected in this amazing Marvel Zombies interpretation based on John Byrne’s work on Uncanny X-Men #137. It’s proof that the best of the best never really dies (even if you do take a chainsaw or boom stick to its head).
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The second printing cover to Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness #1.

15. Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness #1 (Second Printing)

  • Published: May 2007
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: If the image of a Captain America punching Hitler in the face doesn’t get your patriotic juices going, then chances are the image of a zombie Captain America punching zombie Hitler in the face should do the trick. It’s a tribute to both the star spangled banner and undead ingenuity (not to mention Jack Kirby’s iconic 1941 cover to Captain America #1).
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The cover to Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness #2.

16. Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness #2

  • Published: June 2007
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: The cover to X-Men #268 is a classic work of 90s era Jim Lee goodness. So it’s fitting that Arthur Suydam would pay tribute with this zombified version that features three of Marvel’s greatest heroes in all the gory glory.
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The cover to Marvel Zombies: Dead Days #1.

17. Marvel Zombies: Dead Days #1

  • Published: July 2007
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Another amazing Marvel Zombies cover, this particular issue is inspired by Jim Lee’s iconic wraparound cover to X-Men #1. It’s an eye popping (and potentially eye devouring) image that reanimates one of the best selling comic books of all time.
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The cover to Marvel Zombies Volume 2, issue #1.

18. Marvel Zombies Vol. 2 #1

  • Published: December 2007
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: Marvel’s Civil War comic series shows what happens when superheroes fall apart. This particular Marvel Zombies cover, however, shows what literally happens when superheroes fall apart (spoiler alert: it’s smells). The end result is a gorgeous book that pays terrorizing tribute to Steve McNiven’s 2006 work on Civil War #1.
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The cover to Marvel Zombies Volume 2, issue #4.

19. Marvel Zombies Vol. 2 #4

  • Published: March 2008
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: Jim Steranko’s psychedelic cover to Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D #4 from 1968 is an absolutely groundbreaking work of a comic book master. So it’s no surprise that it ended up in Marvel Zombie’s crosshairs, making this one cover we absolutely had to include on this list.
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The cover to Marvel Zombies Volume 2, issue #5.

20. Marvel Zombies Vol. 2 #5

  • Published: April 2008
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why We Picked It: When it comes to comic book grails, there are perhaps few more sought after than John Buscema’s 1968 cover to Silver Surfer #4. That’s why we chose this freshly dug up masterpiece to round our list of the best of the best corpse-filled covers.
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So there you have it, horror fans! Our picks for the 20 best Marvel Zombies covers of all time. Are there any books you think we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

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The 20 Best X-Men Covers of All Time

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The 20 Best X-Men Covers of All Time

With the X-Men headed to the big screen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, interest in the legendary band of mutants is at an all-time high. And while there are thousands of incredible issues in the long (and let’s face it, often incredibly complicated) history of the iconic superhero team, we’re looking purely at the best X-Men covers of all time. In other words, we chose these issues because of their incredible cover art and not necessarily because they feature a key moment in X-history. To keep things simple, we’ve zeroed in only on X-Men titles (leaving out related books like X-Factor, X-Force, New Mutants, Excalibur and countless other X-titles). We’ve also listed each comic in order of publication date, along with current prices and our reasons for why we chose the issue.

So without further ado, let’s fire up Cerebero, refuel the Blackbird and jump into the Danger Room as we look at… the 20 best X-men covers ever made.

The cover to Giant-Sized X-Men #1 from 1975 by Dave Cockrum.

1. Giant-Size X-Men #1

  • Published: May 1975
  • Estimated Price: $9,000 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First appearance of the new X-Men team (Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Thunderbird and Magik). First use of the word “SNIKT” in association with Wolverine’s claws.
  • Why We Picked It: While there are plenty of classic X-Men covers from the 1960s, this incredible cover by the great Dave Cockrum is what truly launched the modern X-Men team and set the bar when it comes to iconic issues.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #100 from 1976 by Dave Cockrum.

2. Uncanny X-Men #100

  • Published: August 1976
  • Estimated Price: $650 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Classic battle of the original X-Men vs the new X-Men. First use of the phrase “Fastball Special” when Colossus launches Wolverine at an enemy.
  • Why We Picked It: Another absolutely stunning cover by the great Dave Cockrum, this single image captures both the original 60s vibe of Jack Kirby, while offering unique modern style and character designs that would last for decades.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #120 from 1979 by John Byrne.

3. Uncanny X-Men #120

  • Published: April 1979
  • Estimated Price: $40 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First cameo team appearance of Alpha Flight (Sasquatch, Aurora, Northstar, Shaman, Snowbird)
  • Why We Picked It: While this issue marks an important milestone in Marvel history with the introduction of Canadian superhero team, Alpha Flight, we added it to this list because of the absolutely stunning cover John Byrne, whose work on the X-Men remains some of the very best of all time.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #135 from 1980 by John Byrne.

4. Uncanny X-Men #135

  • Published: July 1980
  • Estimated Price: $170 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Second appearance of Jean Grey as The Dark Phoenix. First appearance of Senator Robert Kelly.
  • Why We Picked It: While the Dark Phoenix saga remains one of the most recognized story arcs in Marvel comics history, we chose this particular issue because of this stunning art by John Byrne, which is perhaps one of the most instantly recognizable X-Men covers of all time.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #136 from 1980 by John Byrne.

5. Uncanny X-Men #136

  • Published: August 1980
  • Estimated Price: $45 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Jean Grey reclaims control after suppressing the Dark Phoenix with the help of Professor X.
  • Why We Picked It: Another iconic John Byrne cover, this single image has inspired a dozen homages, including mostly famously Crisis on Infinite Earths #7. The end result is a comic book classic that stands the test of time.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #137 from 1980 by John Byrne.

6. Uncanny X-Men #137

  • Published: September 1980
  • Estimated Price: $50 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Death of Jean Grey.
  • Why We Picked It: While this book remains an important milestone in mutant history following the controversial death of Jean Grey, we added it to this list purely because of the stunning John Byrne cover art, which is yet another example of a master Marvel artist at the top of his game.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #138 from 1980 by John Byrne.

7. Uncanny X-Men #138

  • Published: October 1980
  • Estimated Price: $40 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Cyclops leaves the X-Men.
  • Why We Picked It: While there are countless iconic X-Men covers to choose from, it’s hard to top this epic work from John Byrne that remains highly sought after by fans and collectors, and still holds up over 40 years later. Nuff’ said.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #141 from 1981 by John Byrne.

8. Uncanny X-Men #141

  • Published: January 1981
  • Estimated Price: $125 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First team appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (Mystique, Destiny, Pyro, Avalanche and Blob). First appearance of Rachel Summers (daughter of Scott Summers and Jean Grey).
  • Why We Picked It: To be honest this list could feature nothing but John Byrne covers, but we had to draw the line somewhere. That being said, we’d be remiss if we didn’t include this iconic issue from the legendary Days of Future Past storyline.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #164 from 1982 by Dave Cockrum.

9. Uncanny X-Men #164

  • Published: December 1982
  • Estimated Price: $45 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st appearance of Carol Danvers as Binary.
  • Why We Picked It: There are a ton of epic covers featuring Carol Danvers (aka Miss Marvel/Binary) but for our money it’s hard to top this cover by legendary X-Men artist Dave Cockrum.
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The cover to Classic X-Men #1 from 1986 by Arthur Adams.

10. Classic X-Men #1

  • Published: September 1986
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Reprint of Giant Size X-Men #1
  • Why We Picked It: While issues of Classic X-Men are often lumped together as simple reprints of old school issues, they also happen to have some incredible covers. Case in point: this stunning work by the great Arthur Adams.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #210 from 1986 by John Romita Jr.

11. Uncanny X-Men #210

  • Published: October 1986
  • Estimated Price: $15 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First cameo team appearance of The Marauders (Arclight, Harpoon, Riptide, Vertigo, Scalphunter and Scrambler)
  • Why We Picked It: Legendary Marvel artist John Romita Jr. has produced a ton of epic covers of the years, but when it comes to his work on the X-Men this issue is hard to top and remains a classic book that we absolutely had to include on this list.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #248 by Jim Lee.

12. Uncanny X-Men #248

  • Published: September 1989
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First published art by Jim Lee on X-Men title.
  • Why We Picked It: Comic book legend Jim Lee has brought his unique style to countless superheroes over the years, but perhaps his greatest contribution is to the X-Men. This particular issue not only marks Lee’s first work when it comes to Marvel’s merry mutants, but also stands the test of time as an absolutely gorgeous cover.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #251 by Marc Silvestri, which features Wolverine crucified on a giant wooden X.

13. Uncanny X-Men #251

  • Published: November 1989
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Featuring iconic art work by comic book master Marc Silvestri, this single issue remains a fan favorite X-Men cover that’s grown in popularity over the years. It also stands out as one of the single greatest Wolverine covers of all time.
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The cover to X-Men Annual #14 by Arthur Adams.

14. X-Men Annual #14

  • Published: May 1990
  • Estimated Price: $150 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First cameo appearance of Gambit.
  • Why We Picked It: While this book is an important X-Men key because of it’s cameo of the popular mutant Gambit (although there’s some debate among collectors as to whether or not it should actually be his first appearance), we added it to this list because of this incredible Arthur Adams cover.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #275 by Jim Lee.

15. Uncanny X-Men #275

  • Published: April 1991
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Wrap around cover.
  • Why We Picked It: When it comes to classic 90s X-Men, Jim Lee is the absolute king. And while there are dozens of incredible covers from his epic run on the book, this wrap-around cover remains an under-appreciated masterpiece, featuring a legend doing what he does best.
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The cover to X-Men #1 from 1991, illustrated by Jim Lee.

16. X-Men #1

  • Published: October 1991
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Special gatefold cover collector’s edition edition with no advertisements
  • Why We Picked It: One of the best selling comics of all time, X-Men #1 not only reinvigorated the franchise, but helped cement Jim Lee as one of the greatest comic book artists of all time. Nowhere is this more apparent than in his popular wraparound cover, which has recently spiked in popularity again among nostalgia hungry collectors.
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The cover to X-Men #11 from 1992, illustrated by Jim Lee.

17. X-Men #11

  • Published: August 1992
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover
  • Why We Picked It: Yet another iconic Jim Lee X-Men cover, this issue remains a true mutant masterpiece and a classic book in one of the team’s greatest comic book runs. As a result, it’s since gone from dollar bin fodder to hot key.
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The cover to All New X-Men #1 from 2013, illustrated by Stuart Immonen.

18. All New X-Men #1

  • Published: January 2013
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Brian Michael Bendis’ All-New X-Men series brought a fresh take to the legendary superhero team. We added the book to this list, however, because of this gorgeous Stuart Immonen cover, which combines old school X-Men with modern style.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #1 from 2013, illustrated by Chris Bachalo.

19. Uncanny X-Men #1

  • Published: April 2013
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Debut of Magneto’s white costume.
  • Why We Picked It: Artist Chris Bachalo brought a incredible new look to the X-Men, revamping the iconic character’s costumes. Nowhere is his unique style more apparent than in this epic cover featuring the all-new team.
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The cover to X-Men #2 from 2021, illustrated by Pepe Larraz.

20. X-Men #2

  • Published: August 2021
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Last Annihilation tie-in
  • Why We Picked It: With over 60 years of comic book history, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of incredible X-Men covers to choose from. Including them all is next to impossible, but rounding out our list is this amazing cover by Pepe Larraz which is fitting homage to the classic X-Men of old and the future of Marvel’s greatest mutant superheroes.
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So there you have it, true believers! Our picks for the 20 best X-Men covers of all time. Are there any books you think we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

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20 Best The Thing Comic Covers

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20 Best The Thing Comic Covers

With the Fantastic Four now making their appearance into the MCU, interest in Marvel’s first family has never been higher. Of course, the FF wouldn’t be who they are if not for Benjamin Grimm, aka The Thing. And while there are hundreds of incredible issues over the course of his epic career, in this list we’re looking purely at the best the Thing comic covers of all time. In other words, we chose these issues because of their fantastic cover art featuring everyone’s favorite ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing, and not necessarily because they feature a key moment in Ben Grimm’s long and complicated history. To keep it simple, we’ve listed the issues in order of publication date, along with current prices and our reasons for why we chose each book.

But enough talk. It’s clobbering time as we smash into.. the 20 best the Thing comic covers ever made.

The cover to Fantastic Four #51 comic from 1966, featuring the Thing.

1. Fantastic Four #51

  • Published: June 1966
  • Estimated Price: $300 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First mention of the Negative Zone and second appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot.
  • Why We Picked It: When it comes to classic comic covers featuring the Thing it’s hard to top this Jack Kirby masterpiece, which beautifully captures the tortured nature of Ben Grimm as a man trapped in the body of a monster.
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A cover of the Fantastic Four #55 comic from 1966 featuring the Thing battling the Silver Surfer.

2. Fantastic Four #55

  • Published: October 1966
  • Estimated Price: $550 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic battle between the Thing and the Silver Surfer.
  • Why We Picked It: Another work of classic Jack “the King” Kirby art, this issue is both an epic in the annals of the Fantastic Four, but easily one of the best the Thing comic covers ever created. Nuff’ said.
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The comic cover to Sub-Mariner #8 from 1968, featuring Namor battling the Thing.

3. Sub-Mariner #8

  • Published: December 1968
  • Estimated Price: $375 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Classic battle of the Thing and Namor
  • Why We Picked It: While Jack Kirby may have brought the Thing to life with his stunning artwork, the mantle was later picked up by the legendary John Buscema. Case in point: this iconic cover featuring the Thing and Sub-Mariner throwing down.
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The comic cover to Fantastic Four #112 from 1971, featuring the Thing battling the Hulk.

4. Fantastic Four #112

  • Published: July 1971
  • Estimated Price: $725 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Classic battle between the Thing and the Hulk
  • Why We Picked It: Another iconic cover by John Buscema, this simple black background bring the epic battle between two of Marvel’s strongest superheroes to life and today remains an incredibly sought after issue among collectors, not to mention being one of the best Hulk comic covers ever made.
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The comic cover to Marvel Two-in-One #1 from 1974, featuring the Thing battling Man-Thing.

5. Marvel Two-in-One #1

  • Published: January 1974
  • Estimated Price: $80 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First issue in a series that teams up The Thing with different Marvel characters.
  • Why We Picked It: In many ways the Thing really came into his own in the Marvel Two-in-One series from the early 70s (each of which featured a unique adventure starring Ben Grimm and other popular superheroes), but we added this book to our list of greatest the Thing comic covers because of the jaw dropping art by the great Gil Kane.
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The comic cover to Fantastic Four #159 from 1975, featuring the Thing and the Inhumans.

6. Fantastic Four #159

  • Published: June 1975
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: With his work clearly influenced by Jack Kirby, artist Rich Buckler also managed to bring his own style and sensibilities to the Fantastic Four and other Marvel characters. That’s exactly the case with this gorgeous cover featuring the Thing getting his clobber on.
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The comic cover to Marvel Two-in-One Annual #7 from 1982, featuring the Thing in boxing gloves, trunks and boots.

7. Marvel Two-in-One Annual #7

  • Published: October 1982
  • Estimated Price: $40 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st appearance of the Champion of the Universe
  • Why We Picked It: There are plenty of iconic covers featuring the Thing, but for our money few come close to hitting the mark of this classic cover by the great Ron Wilson, which features Ben Grimm preparing to step into the ring along with some of Marvel’s greatest sluggers.
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The comic cover to the Thing #1 from 1983, with art by John Byrne.

8. The Thing #1

  • Published: July 1983
  • Estimated Price: $15 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Origin of a young Ben Grimm and his early days on Yancy Street in New York City.
  • Why We Picked It: As arguably the most popular member of the Fantastic Four, it was inevitable that the Thing would eventually get his own solo series, and that’s exactly what happened in the early 1980s. We picked this book, however, because of the epic cover by comic book legend John Byrne.
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The comic cover to the Thing #6 from 1983, with art by Ron Wilson.

9. The Thing #6

  • Published: December 1983
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: There are plenty of comic covers featuring the Thing ready to pummel his opponents into oblivion, but this simple yet stunning cover by artist by Ron Wilson is easily one of our favorites and one we absolutely had to include on this list.
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The comic cover to Fantastic Four #350 from 1991, featuring the Thing and Doctor Doom.

10. Fantastic Four #350

  • Published: March 1991
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 350th issue
  • Why We Picked It: This rare (and criminally undervalued) issue is not only a key milestone in the publication history of the Fantastic Four, but also features an amazing cover by legendary Marvel artist Walt Simonson (who is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking run on Thor).
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The comic cover to Fantastic Four #54 from June 2002, featuring the Thing.

11. Fantastic Four #54

  • Published: June 2002
  • Estimated Price: $25 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st appearance of Valeria Richards as a baby. One of only a few 100-page issues sporadically published in the early 2000s.
  • Why We Picked It: While this giant-sized issue packs a punch due to its hefty page count, we added it to this list because of the absolutely gorgeous cover by the great Mike Wieringo; a seminal Marvel artist who has created more than his fair share of epic Fantastic Four and Thing comic covers over the years.
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The cover to Ultimate Fantastic Four #8 featuring the Thing smashing thorugh a wall.

12. Ultimate Fantastic Four #8

  • Published: August 2004
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover
  • Why We Picked It: While the Ultimate Fantastic Four comics were a little hit or miss (at least in our opinion) there’s no denying that they had some incredible artwork. Case in point: this epic Thing cover by the incomparable Stuart Immonen.
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The cover to the Thing #1 from 2006, with art by Andrea DiVito.

13. The Thing #1

  • Published: January 2006
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First issue of second volume of The Thing standalone series.
  • Why We Picked It: Over the years the Thing has continued to remain a fan favorite, despite often losing the spotlight to bigger name characters. And while this book marks the first issue in yet another solo series featuring the stone-skinned slugger, we added it to this list because of the brilliant cover art by Andrea DiVito.
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The cover to the Thing #8 from 2006, featuring the Thing playing poker with a group of Marvel superheroes.

14. The Thing #8

  • Published: August 2006
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: In the Marvel universe, the Things poker nights are a thing of legend, showing a softer and more human side to Earth-616’s greatest heroes. The epic gathering is captured in yet another amazing cover by Andrea DiVito, which was so popular it’s also been made into a series of posters and t-shirts.
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The cover to the Fantastic Four #552 from 2008, featuring the Thing battling Doctor Doom.

15. Fantastic Four #552

  • Published: February 2008
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: There’s no doubt that Doctor Doom remains one of the the greatest Fantastic Four villains of all time, having thrown down with the Thing countless times over the years. Their endless struggle is perfectly captured in this stunning cover from artist Michael Turner.
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The variant cover to the Fantastic Four #642 featuring the Thing.

16. Fantastic Four #642 (Variant)

  • Published: January 2015
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Variant cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Artist Jim Cheung has done some amazing work for Marvel over the years, but this Fantastic Four variant cover featuring the Thing might be one of our all-time favorites. It’s a classic clobbering cover that we had absolutely had to include on this list.
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The variant comic book cover to Fantastic Four #1 from 2018 featuring the Thing.

17. Fantastic Four #1 (Variant)

  • Published: August 2018
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Variant cover
  • Why We Picked It: Stanley “Artgerm” Lau has created some of the most memorable modern comic book covers and remains highly collectible. this Thing cover variant to FF #1 is no exception, perfectly capturing Ben Grimm’s legendary attitude.
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The variant comic book cover to the Thing #1 from 2021, with art by Lee Bermejo.

18. The Thing #1 (Variant)

  • Published: November 2021
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First issue of third volume of The Thing standalone series.
  • Why We Picked It: Another gorgeous modern variant cover, this stunning artwork by Lee Bermejo shows the aftermath of an epic superhero slugfest featuring the Thing, and proves why you absolutely do not mess with Ben Grimm.
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The cover to the Thing #3 from 2022, with art by Tom Reilly.

19. The Thing #3

  • Published: January 2022
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Thing battles the Champion of the Universe.
  • Why We Picked It: A spiritual successor to Marvel Two-in-One Annual #7, this issue finds the Thing once again slapping on his boxing gloves and trunks and going toe-to-toe with the Champion of the Universe. Featuring a gorgeous art by Tom Reilly, this is a classic Thing cover we just had to include.
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The variant comic book cover to the Thing #5 from 2022, with art by Dan Panosian.

20. The Thing #5 (Variant)

  • Published: March 2022
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First appearance of the New Watcher.
  • Why We Picked It: While this book is a bit of a minor modern key (featuring the first appearance of a new Watcher), we chose it for this list because of the stunning variant cover by Dan Panosian, who absolutely killed it with his version of the Thing.
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So there you have it, true believers! Our picks for the 20 best the Thing comic covers of all time. Are there any issues you think we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

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A Brief History of Female Superhero Comic Book Covers

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A Brief History of Female Superhero Comic Book Covers

A new study finds that the breasts of female comic book characters now take up 300% more of the cover than they did in the 1940s and ’50s, and that characters now show twice as much cleavage.

Comic books have long been criticized for their negative depiction of the female form, with artists often accused of falling back on idealized male fantasies of scantily clad super heroines with massive breasts and unrealistic body types. And while there’s some debate that the industry is becoming more progressive in terms of its approach to outdated sexist imagery, there’s also no doubt that the comic book medium has a long way to go.

Case in point: a new study from the comic book website PriceCharting.com that looks to put some numbers behind the cliches and cleavage.

PriceCharting completed a detailed study on female character comic book covers from the 1940s up to today and found that the average female character is depicted with twice as much cleavage now as they were during the Golden Age of comics; with a character’s breasts in particularly taking up 300% more of the overall cover.

The study is built primarily on a sample of three popular female comic book characters: Wonder Woman, Catwoman and Red Sonja.

A collection of Wonder Woman comic covers over the past 70 years.
A collection of Catwoman comic covers over the past 40 years.
A collection of Red Sonja comic covers over the past 40 years.

The studies creators then randomly selected ten covers from the past forty years, each of which had to feature a full depiction of the character’s body. The team then recorded pixel measurements for breast height and width, cleavage width, waist width, hip width and cover width.

Their findings suggest that over the past few decades superhero breast size has increased dramatically, with the decade beginning in 2010 seeing nearly 30% of each cover width take over by cleavage. Notably the study found that as of 2020, super hero breast size has reduced significantly as more artists seek a more realistic approach to female characters, but it remains to be seen if this will be an ongoing trend.

Comic Breast & Waist Size for Wonder Woman, Catwoman and Red Sonja

To see if the data for the three selected characters represented larger trends among female comic book characters, the study also looked at 12 other characters (albeit using a smaller sample size). The team randomly selected two covers across each decade for these additional characters and found the following results.

  • In recently published comic books, female characters’ breasts occupy more than triple the cover space than they one did
  • The amount of cleavage shown has more than doubled (cleavage of greater than 50% was not observed until the 1970s, at which point it became relatively common)
  • The hip-to-waist ratio declined by ~15% (with the pencil-thin waists of the Golden Age being replaced by more realistic figures of today)
  • The breast-to-waist ratio has remained relatively the same (as breasts size depiction has grown, so have waists)
Comic Breast and Waist Size for 12 comic book characters.

Admittedly, the study’s creators point out that the data has not been rigorously tested and could be improved with an expanded statistical set. That being said it does indicate a continuing trend in the depiction of female characters within comic books. The bottom line: comics with cleavage likely aren’t going anywhere.

What do you think? Have female comic book characters changed for the better or worse over the past few decades? Let us know in the comments below.

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The 20 Best Moon Knight Comic Covers

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The 20 Best Moon Knight Comic Covers

With the Moon Knight television series exploding onto Disney+, interest in the exploits of Marvel’s lunar-loving superhero has never been higher. And while there are hundreds of incredible issues over the course of Moon Knight’s almost 50-year history, in this list we’re looking purely at the best Moon Knight comic covers of all time. In other words, we chose these books because of their incredible cover art and not necessarily because they feature a key moment in Marc Spector’s long (and occasionally messy) character history. To keep things simple, we’ve listed the books in order of publication date, along with current estimated prices and details on why we chose each issue.

But enough talk. Time to grab your crescent darts, offer a prayer to Khonshu and face down… the 20 best Moon Knight comic covers ever made.

The cover to Werewolf by Night #32, featuring the first appearance of Moon Knight.

1. Werewolf By Night #32

  • Published: August 1975
  • Estimated Price: $4,100 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First appearance and origin of Moon Knight.
  • Why We Picked It: Originally conceived as a minor one-shot character, Moon Knight would quickly become an iconic Marvel hero. With this incredible first appearance cover art by Gil Kane, it’s no surprise Marc Spector has lasted as long as he has.
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The cover to Marvel Spotlight #28 from 1976, which marks the first solo Moon Knight story.

2. Marvel Spotlight #28

  • Published: June 1976
  • Estimated Price: $225 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First solo Moon Knight story.
  • Why We Picked It: While he may have started out as Marvel’s answer to Batman, Moon Knight came into his own in some of these early issues. His design also became more sophisticated, with artist Don Perlin taking the character to the next level with this incredible Moon Knight cover.
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The cover to Moon Knight #1 from 1980, which is the first ongoing Moon Knight series.

3. Moon Knight #1

  • Published: November 1980
  • Estimated Price: $140 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First ongoing series and first appearance of longtime Moon Knight foe, Bushman.
  • Why We Picked It: Five years after he was first introduced, Moon Knight finally snagged his own solo series. And while this premiere issue is a key book that fleshes out Marc Spector’s backstory, we chose it purely because of this incredible Bill Sienkiewicz cover.
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The cover to Moon Knight #23 by Bill Sienkiewicz, which many fans consider to be one of the best Moon Knight covers of all time.

4. Moon Knight #23

  • Published: September 1982
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover
  • Why We Picked It: Of all the Marvel artists to ever drawn Moon Knight, Bill Sienkiewicz has undoubtedly had the biggest influence on the character’s overall look and feel. Case in point: this absolutely stunning work of art that may just be the greatest Moon Knight comic cover of all time.
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The cover to Moon Knight #24 from 1982 by Bill Sienkiewicz.

5. Moon Knight #24

  • Published: October 1982
  • Estimated Price: $25 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Over the course of his early 80s run on Moon Knight, Bill Sienkiewicz continued to push the envelope in terms of design, color and layout, pioneering the use of negative space and other groundbreaking techniques. The results are some of the great comic book covers ever made.
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The cover to Moon Knight #6 from 1985, which was painted by Bill Sienkiewicz.

6. Moon Knight #6

  • Published: December 1985
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: In addition to his more classical approaches to Moon Knight covers, Bill Sienkiewicz also created a number of beautiful hand painted works. That’s exactly the case with this absolutely gorgeous Moon Knight cover from his second standalone series.
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The cover to Moon Knight #2 from 2006 by David Finch.

7. Moon Knight #2

  • Published: May 2006
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Artist David Finch has created some of the best Marvel comics of the modern era and this particular Moon Knight cover is no exception, remaining an absolute masterpiece in style and atmosphere.
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The cover to Moon Knight #26 from 2009, which was painted by Gabriele Dell'Otto

8. Moon Knight #26

  • Published: March 2009
  • Estimated Price: $25 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Over the years Moon Knight has joined forces with more than his fair share of fellow superheroes, but his late 2000s team up with the Punisher remains one of the best, with the two nightstalking vigilantes perfectly captured in this incredible cover by Gabriele Dell’Otto.
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The cover to Moon Knight #27 from 2009, which was painted by Gabriele Dell'Otto.

9. Moon Knight #27

  • Published: April 2009
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First appearance of the luchador mercenaries known as the Zapata Brothers. First cameo appearance of Toltec, a vigilante inspired by Aztec myth.
  • Why We Picked It: This is yet another stunning cover by Gabriele Dell’Otto that features Marc Spector and Frank Castle doing what they do best. It may also be in the running for one of the most epic Punisher comic covers of all time.
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The variant cover to Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1, which is painted by Alex Ross.

10. Vegenance of the Moon Knight #1 (Variant)

  • Published: November 2009
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Alex Ross is an absolute legend when it comes to comic book cover art. So it’s no surprise that one of his rare Moon Knight covers is a masterpiece and one book we absolute had to include on this list.
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The cover to Moon Knight #1 from 2011 by artist Alex Maleev.

11. Moon Knight #1

  • Published: July 2011
  • Estimated Price: $8 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Premiere issue of fourth series.
  • Why We Picked It: If any Marvel artist is a worthy successor to Bill Sienkiewicz, it’s got to be Alex Maleev, the Bulgarian-born painter who has created some of the very best Moon Knight covers in decades.
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The second printing cover to Moon Knight #1 from 2011 by artist Alex Maleev.

12. Moon Knight #1 (2nd Print)

  • Published: August 2011
  • Estimated Price: $80 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Second print of issue.
  • Why We Picked It: Yet another gorgeous work by Alex Maleev, this stunning abstract piece may be one of our all-time favourite Moon Knight covers, and showcases a true comic book master at the top of his game.
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The cover to Moon Knight #12 from 2012 by artist Alex Maleev.

13. Moon Knight #12

  • Published: June 2012
  • Estimated Price: $15 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Final issue of the sixth Moon Knight series.
  • Why We Picked It: While this book marks a bit of a milestone in Moon Knight’s comic book publishing history, we chose it because it once again showcases the incredible artistic style of up-and-comer Alex Maleev.
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The variant cover to Moon Knight #1 from 2014 by artist Adi Granov.

14. Moon Knight #1 (Variant)

  • Published: May 2014
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1:50 variant cover.
  • Why We Picked It: With his unique blend of hyper realism and drama, Marvel artist Adi Granov has produced an incredible body of work. For our money though it’s hard to top this epic cover featuring Moon Knight in all his mystical glory.
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The second printing cover to Moon Knight #188 from 2018 by Bill Sienkiewicz, which is an homage to his cover to Moon Knight #25 from 1980.

15. Moon Knight #188 (2nd Print)

  • Published: January 2018
  • Estimated Price: $15 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Second printing.
  • Why We Picked It: While hardcore Moon Knight fans might fault us for not including Moon Knight #25 from 1980 on this list, we did decide to include this reproduction by Bill Sienkiewicz, which is an amazing homage that also improves upon his classic Moon Knight cover.
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The cover to Moon Knight #198 from 2018 by Becky Cloonan.

16. Moon Knight #198

  • Published: October 2018
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: While some of the more recent Moon Knight comics have been a bit hit or miss in terms of storylines, there’s no denying that they’ve produced some incredible cover art. Case in point is this stunning artwork by the great Becky Cloonan.
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The variant cover to Moon Knight #1 from 2021 by Alex Garner.

17. Moon Knight #1 (Variant)

  • Published: July 2021
  • Estimated Price: $50 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Variant cover.
  • Why We Picked It: While some comic book collectors have blasted Marvel for the sheer number of variant covers they’ve been releasing over the past few years, it’s hard to hold a grude when there are stunning variants like this amazing cover by Alex Garner.
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The variant cover to Moon Knight #1 from 2021 by Marco Mastrazzo.

18. Moon Knight #1 (Variant)

  • Published: July 2021
  • Estimated Price: $50 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Variant cover.
  • Why We Picked It: While at first glance this might appear to be nothing more than another Moon Knight variant, the style, layout and sheer awesomeness of this work by Marco Mastrazzo makes this book standout from the crowd.
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The variant cover to Moon Knight: Black, White and Blood #1 by Björn Barends.

19. Moon Knight: Black, White and Blood #1 (Variant)

  • Published: May 2022
  • Estimated Price: $100 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Variant cover.
  • Why We Picked It: With his unique photo-realistic style, artist Björn Barends has made a name for himself as a cover artist. This jaw dropping variant issue from the recent Moon Knight black and white limited series is no exception and remains a classic cover that we just had to have on this list.
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The cover to Moon Knight: Black, White and Blood #3 by artist Nic Klein.

20. Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #3

  • Published: July 2022
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Rounding out our list of the greatest Moon Knight covers of all time is this recent work of art from Nic Klein that shows just why Marc Spector remains one of Marvel’s most mysterious and enduring superheroes.
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The 20 Best Wolverine Comic Covers

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The 20 Best Wolverine Comic Covers

Whether you know him as Logan, Patch or Weapon X, there’s no doubt that Wolverine is the best at what he does. And while there are hundreds of key issues featuring the adamantium adventures of everyone’s favorite mutant berserker, in this list we’re looking solely at the best Wolverine comic covers of all time. In other words, we chose these issues because of their awesome cover art and not necessarily because they feature a key moment in Wolverine’s long and complicated history. To make things easy, we’ve listed the books in publication date, along with estimated prices and all the details on why each issue made the cut.

But enough talk, bub. Time to fire up a stogie and sink your claws into… the 20 best Wolverine comic covers ever made.

The cover to Incredible Hulk #181, which is considered by many to be one of the greatest Wolverine comic covers of all time.

1. Incredible Hulk #181

  • Published: November 1974
  • Estimated Price: $12,000 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st appearance of Wolverine
  • Why We Picked It: The issue that started it all, this grail comic introduced Wolverine to the Marvel masses. And while it marks an important first milestone in Logan’s character arc, it also stands out as an epic Wolverine comic cover thanks to the incredible art by the great Herb Trimpe.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #133 which features Wolverine battling a group of masked gunmen.

2. Uncanny X-Men #133

  • Published: May 1980
  • Estimated Price: $150 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First solo Wolverine cover
  • Why We Picked It: In this classic issue Wolverine truly came into his own, hacking and slashing his way to become one of Marvel’s most popular characters. A huge part of the transition was due to the incredible art of John Byrne, with this book featuring one of the greatest early Wolverine comic covers ever drawn.
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The comic book cover to issue #1 of the Wolverine Limited Series from 1982.

3. Wolverine Limited Series #1

  • Published: September 1982
  • Estimated Price: $200 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First solo Wolverine title and first use of the iconic Wolverine phrase: ‘I’m the best there is at what I do”.
  • Why We Picked It: This iconic series would go on to establish Wolverine as a grittier and more complex hero. That style and tone is beautifully captured in this incredible cover by comic legend Frank Miller.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #207 illustrated by John Romita Jr. and showing Wolvering slashing the cover.

4. Uncanny X-Men #207

  • Published: July 1986
  • Estimated Price: $35 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: While Wolverine may have got his start within the ensemble pages of the Uncanny X-Men, it wasn’t long before he started to steal the spotlight. Case in point: Logan is front and centre in this classic cover by John Romita Jr. (which also might be in the running for one of the best X-men covers of all time).
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The cover to Captain America Annual #8 from September 1986, with Captain America battling Wolverine.

5. Captain America Annual #8

  • Published: September 1986
  • Estimated Price: $50 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Over the course of his career Wolverine has tangled with more than his fair share of superheroes. Yet it’s hard to top this stunning showdown with Captain America, which remains an iconic Wolverine comic cover illustrated Mike Zeck (a Marvel legend who has also created some of the very best Spider-Man comic covers of all time).
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The iconic comic book to Incredible Hulk #340, featuring Wolverine.

6. Incredible Hulk #340

  • Published: February 1988
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover by Todd McFarlane
  • Why We Picked It: A classic Todd McFarlane cover that has since become a sought after key issue, this single image has been recreated in dozens of other comics, including this gorgeous Savage Avengers #1 variant by Mico Suayan. This also might be in the running for one of the best Hulk comic covers ever.
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The cover to Wolverine #1 from November 1988, the first issue in the ongoing series.

7. Wolverine #1

  • Published: November 1988
  • Estimated Price: $100 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st ongoing Wolverine issue and debut of Wolverine black costume.
  • Why We Picked It: This issue marks the start of Wolverine’s long running standalone series, which saw Logan face some of his greatest triumphs and tragedies. For us, however, this book makes the list purely on the merits of this unforgettable Wolverine cover by the great John Buscema.
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The cover to Wolverine #8 featuring Wolverine and the Hulk side-by-side wearing tuxedos.

8. Wolverine #8

  • Published: June 1989
  • Estimated Price: $80 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Features the Hulk as his “Joe Fixit” persona.
  • Why We Picked It: While there are plenty of amazing Wolverine comic covers to choose from, few are as instantly recognizable as this classic work of art by John Buscema, which finds Wolverine’s “Patch” persona going toe-to-toe with the Hulk.
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The cover to Punisher War Journal #6 illustrated by Jim Lee.

9. Punisher War Journal #6

  • Published: June 1989
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First battle of the Punisher and Wolverine.
  • Why We Picked It: While this classic issue marks the first time Wolverine set his sights on the Punisher, we chose it because of the iconic cover by Marvel master artist Jim Lee. Incidentally, this book is also in the running for one of the very best Punisher comic covers of all time.
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The cover to Wolverine #10 from August 1989, featuring Sabretooth and Wolverine battling in the snow.

10. Wolverine #10

  • Published: August 1989
  • Estimated Price: $30 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st time Sabretooth appears in a Wolverine title
  • Why We Picked It: When it comes to Wolverine’s long line up of foes, there are few as formidable as Sabretooth. Nowhere is the conflict between these two bitter enemies better captured than in this stunning cover that’s yet another classic work of comic book art by John Buscema.
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The cover to Uncanny X-Men #251 by Marc Silvestri, which features Wolverine crucified on a giant wooden X.

11. Uncanny X-Men #251

  • Published: November 1989
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: This once unappreciated issue has since grown in popularity among collectors thanks to iconic cover art by Marc Silvestri. In fact, this single image has appeared in several other homage covers, including a spot-on reproduction featured on the cover of Witchblade #170.
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The cover to the comic Wolverine #27 by Jim Lee.

12. Wolverine #27

  • Published: January 1990
  • Estimated Price: $25 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: This stunning Jim Lee cover definitely has to be in the running for one of the greatest Wolverine covers of all time, with Logan exploding from the page. Incidentally, this same image was repurposed and altered as the cover for the 1991 Wolverine video game for the NES. Nuff’ said.
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The cover to the comic Uncanny X-Men #268 by Jim Lee, featuring Wolverine, Captain America and the Black Widow.

13. Uncanny X-Men #268

  • Published: September 1990
  • Estimated Price: $25 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Revealed that Wolverine, Black Widow and Captain America knew one another in World War II. Origin of first meeting between Captain America and Wolverine.
  • Why We Picked It: Another Wolverine key issue, this issue marks an important milestone in Logan’s history. For us, however, it’s on our list purely because of this stunning Jim Lee cover that features the ol’ Canucklehead and two iconic Avengers ready to throw down.
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The cover to Marvel Comics Presents #72 by Barry Windsor-Smith.

14. Marvel Comics Presents #72

  • Published: March 1991
  • Estimated Price: $55 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Ongoing Weapon X storyline begins.
  • Why We Picked It: The covert government agency known as Weapon X is a key part of Wolverine’s backstory and was first introduced in the pages of this issue, which also features an iconic cover by the incomparable Marvel artist Barry Windsor-Smith.
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The cover to Marvel Comics Presents #79 by Barry Windsor-Smith.

15. Marvel Comics Presents #79

  • Published: June 1991
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Debut of Wolverine’s Weapon X design in full, with helmet
  • Why We Picked It: This issue also marks an important milestone in Wolverine’s long and blood-soaked history (in addition to featuring the now iconic Weapon X helmet). Again though, we included it here simply because of yet another stunning cover by Barry Windsor-Smith.
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The cover to X-Men #11 from August 1992, illustrated by Jim Lee.

16. X-Men #11

  • Published: August 1992
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: It’s hard to overstate just how much of an impact artist Jim Lee has had on the character of Wolverine. Case in point: this iconic X-Men cover that remains a staple of 90s Marvel comic book art.
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The cover to Wolverine #88 from 1994 which features Wolverine being stabbed through the back by Deadpool.

17. Wolverine #88

  • Published: December 1994
  • Estimated Price: $50 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First battle of Wolverine and Deadpool
  • Why We Picked It: Over the years Logan has locked claws with countless heroes and villains, but his first battle with Deadpool is definitely one of the greatest and is immortalized in this incredible cover by Adam Kubert.
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The cover to the negative space variant of Wolverine #1 from February 2020, illustrated by John Tyler Christopher.

18. Wolverine #1 (Variant)

  • Published: February 2020
  • Estimated Price: $300 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2020 exclusive. limited to 3,000 copies.
  • Why We Picked It: To some collectors so-called “negative space” variant covers are nothing more than a gimmick. Yet it’s hard to deny their impact when you see incredible images like this Wolverine cover by John Tyler Christopher, which has since become a rare and sought after book.
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The variant comic book cover to Wolverine #8 from December 2020, illustrated by Mico Suayan.

19. Wolverine #8 (Variant)

  • Published: December 2020
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Variant cover.
  • Why We Picked It: While some may argue that the market has been saturated with variant comic book covers, it’s hard to resist picking them up when you have stunning examples like this variant Mico Suayan cover, featuring a Weapon X-style Wolverine in all his adamantium glory.
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The cover to Wolverine: Patch #1 from March 2022, illustrated by Geoff Shaw.

20. Wolverine: Patch #1

  • Published: March 2022
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Return of Wolverine as Patch.
  • Why We Picked It: This recent series resurrects Wolverine’s old alter ego “Patch” in a prequel story arc by old school Marvel scribe Larry Hama. We have it rounding out this list, however, because of this cinematic cover by Geoff Shaw.
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So there you have it! Our picks for the 20 best Wolverine comic covers of all time. Are there any issues you think we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

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The 20 Best Punisher Comic Covers

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The 20 Best Punisher Comic Covers

When it comes to comic book anti-heroes, there are few more bad ass than the Punisher. And while there are countless key issues featuring the blood soaked exploits of Frank Castle, in this list we’re looking solely at the best Punishers comic covers of all time. In other words, we chose these issues because of their amazing cover art, not necessarily because they feature a key moment in the Punisher’s long and bloody criminal-capping career. To keep things simple, we’ve listed the books in publication date, along with estimated prices and all the details on why each issue made the cut.

But enough talk. Time to load up your hollow points, slap on your skull vest and set your sights on… the 20 best Punisher comic covers ever made.

Amazing Spider-Man #129, which features the first cover appearance of the Punisher.

1. Amazing Spider-Man #129

  • Published: February 1974
  • Estimated Price: $2,400 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key:1st appearance of the Punisher
  • Why We Picked It: Not only did this issue first introduce the Frank Castle to the Marvel universe, but it stands the test of time thanks to the classic John Romita cover, which has been reproduced, swiped, parodied and praised for almost 50 years. The end result is a classic Punisher comic cover that also just happens one of the best Spider-Man comic covers of all time.
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Marvel Preview #2, which features a classic Punisher comic cover.

2. Marvel Preview #2

  • Published: July 1975
  • Estimated Price: $300 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Origin of the Punisher
  • Why We Picked It: While this black and white, magazine format issue introduced a grittier, blood-soaked Punisher to the Marvel masses, we added it to this list because of the stunning Gray Morrow cover that features a trigger happy Frank Castle doing what he does best.
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The cover to Marvel Super Action #1, featuring the Punisher firing a machine gun with an explosion behind him.

3. Marvel Super Action #1

  • Published: January 1976
  • Estimated Price: $90 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Classic cover
  • Why We Picked It: Another sought-after magazine-sized comic issue, this book added yet another layer of blood and guts to the character of Frank Castle. Featuring stunning artwork by Bob Larkin, the end result is a classic Punisher comic cover.
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The cover to the Daredevil #183 comic book from 1982.

4. Daredevil #183

  • Published: June 1982
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st battle of Daredevil and the Punisher
  • Why We Picked It: Over the years the Punisher and Daredevil have thrown down more than a few times. But this classic Punisher cover by Frank Miller marks the very first time they locked horns. Incidentally, this iconic book is also in the running for one of the best Daredevil comic covers of all time.
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The cover to the Punisher Limited Series #1.

5. Punisher Limited Series #1

  • Published: January 1986
  • Estimated Price: $160 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First Punisher solo series.
  • Why We Picked It: In the decade after he was first introduced, the Punisher quickly grew to become a Marvel fan favorite. So it was no real surprise that he was eventually given his own series in the mid 80s. The issue, however, has remained a classic Punisher comic cover thanks to this jaw dropping art by the great Mike Zeck.
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The cover to the Punisher #1 from July 1987.

6. The Punisher #1

  • Published: July 1987
  • Estimated Price: $50 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First issue of ongoing Punisher series.
  • Why We Picked It: While this comic is the first issue in the ongoing Punisher series, it’s really this epic cover from Klaus Janson that makes it classic, with Frank proving that there’s no problem on earth that can’t be solved with a bit of ingenuity and a bazooka.
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The cover to Punisher War Journal #6 illustrated by Jim Lee.

7. Punisher War Journal #6

  • Published: June 1989
  • Estimated Price: $20 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First battle of the Punisher and Wolverine.
  • Why We Picked It: While this issue represents the first time Logan and Frank exchanged adamantium and ammo, it’s really this iconic Jim Lee artwork that makes it stand out. Incidentally, this also remains one of the very best Wolverine comic covers of all time.
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Punisher Magazine #1, with cover art by Mike Zeck.

8. Punisher Magazine #1

  • Published: September 1989
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st issue of
  • Why We Picked It: While there are countless incredible Mike Zeck Punisher comic covers to choose from (many of which are on this list), it’s hard to top this hand painted work of art that brings a unique level of realism to Marvel’s gun-totting anti-hero.
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The cover to Amazing Spider-Man #330, which features the Punisher.

9. Amazing Spider-Man #330

  • Published: January 1990
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Classic cover
  • Why We Picked It: While Spider-Man and the Punisher have had numerous run-ins over the years, occasionally they’re able to put aside their differences to get the job done. That’s what makes this unique Erik Larsen cover a classic (and often overlooked) Punisher cover we just had to include on this list.
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The cover to the Punisher Armory #1 from 1990.

10. The Punisher Armory #1

  • Published: July 1990
  • Estimated Price: $30 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st armory issue
  • Why We Picked It: While The Punisher Armory series offered a unique behind-the-scenes look at Frank Castle’s arsenal, we choose it for this list because of the gorgeous, action-packed cover by the legendary Jim Lee.
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The cover to Punisher Magazine #14, which was painted by Jim Lee.

11. Punisher Magazine #14

  • Published: September 1990
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Jim Lee cover painting
  • Why We Picked It: Another overlooked book, this issue of The Punisher Magazine features a rare painting by Jim Lee that showcases Frank Castle in all his moody and murderous glory.
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The cover to Punisher War Zone #1 from March 1992.

12. The Punisher War Zone #1

  • Published: March 1992
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: John Romita Jr. cover
  • Why We Picked It: With John Romita Sr. being the first artist to draw the Punisher, it’s only fitting that his son John Jr. would take up the pencil and carry on the legacy in this classic wrap around Punisher cover that remains an iconic piece of 90s comic book lore.
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The cover to Punisher #1 from April 2000, featuring art by Tim Bradstreet.

13. Punisher #1

  • Published: April 2000
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: First Marvel Knights.
  • Why We Picked It: In addition to marking the first issue in Garth Ennis’ absolutely epic run on the Punisher (through Marvel Knights and later the Marvel MAX line), this particular book stands out to use because of the incredible cover art by the great Tim Bradstreet.
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The cover to Deadpool #54, a classic Punisher comic cover.

14. Deadpool #54

  • Published: July 2001
  • Estimated Price: $50 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic battle of Punisher and Deadpool.
  • Why We Picked It: While this book remains a fan favorite because of the blood-spattered showdown between two of Marvel’s most violent anti-heroes, we added it to this list because of the incredible cover art by longtime Punisher artist Steve Dillon, which features a Marvel-sized Mexican standoff.
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The cover to Punisher War Journal #13 from January 2008.

15. Punisher War Journal #13

  • Published: January 2008
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: While the Punisher is perhaps best known for taking down low life scumbags, he has occasionally set his sights on a super villain or two, which is exactly what happens in this issue when Frank hunts down the Rhino. We, however, love it for the absolutely gorgeous cover by the incomparable Ariel Olivetti.
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The cover to Punisher Max #6, illustrated by Steve Dillon.

16. Punisher MAX #6

  • Published: July 2011
  • Estimated Price: $3 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st appearance of Shelton Pendergrass (the Earth-200111 version of Bullseye)
  • Why We Picked It: While Jason Aaron’s run on Punisher MAX remains an absolute masterpiece, this issue shows why Steve Dillon is arguably the greatest Punisher artist of all time, with a stylish and modern cover that is 100% on target.
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The cover to Trial of the Punisher #1, with art by Leinil Francis Yu.

17. The Punisher: Trial of the Punisher #1

  • Published: September 2013
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Justice may be blind, but even She would appreciate this amazing Punisher comic cover by the great Leinil Francis Yu, which we had to include on this list as an iconic image of Marvel’s most morally murky hero.
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The cover to Thunderbolts #30, featuring Elektra and the Punisher.

18. Thunderbolts #30

  • Published: August 2014
  • Estimated Price: $10 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Iconic cover.
  • Why We Picked It: Sure, Frank Castle may be a cold blooded mass murderer, but even he needs a little love from time to time. And who better to give it to him than the sai-wielding assassin Elektra? It’s a match made in sociopath heaven and beautifully captured in this epic cover by David Yardin.
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The cover to Punisher #218, featuring Frank Castle wearing the War Machine armor.

19. Punisher #218

  • Published: January 2018
  • Estimated Price: $50 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: 1st cameo of the Punisher War Machine armor.
  • Why We Picked It: Recent rumors claim that actor Jon Bernthal may reprise his role as the Punisher in the MCU via the Punisher War Machine armor (which first appears in this issue). Combine that potential with this stunning Clayton Crain cover, and the end result is one Punisher book that’s worth specing on.
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The cover to Punisher #1 from March 2022, with art by Jesus Saiz.

20. Punisher #1

  • Published: March 2022
  • Estimated Price: $5 USD (Raw High Grade)
  • Why It’s a Key: Punisher become warlord for the Hand
  • Why We Picked It: While this issue might have angered some fans due to the controversy of replacing the Punisher’s iconic “skull” chest symbol with a new image, we included it on this list because of the incredible cover art by Jesus Saiz.
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So there you have it! Our picks for the 20 best Punisher comic covers of all time. Are there any issues you think we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

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Hot Toys Iron Man Stealth Armor Reveal

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Hot Toys Iron Man Stealth Armor Reveal

Over the years Tony Stark has donned some pretty impressive sets of Iron Man armor, with everything from his classic Mark I suit to the bad ass Hulk Buster. Now there’s a new suit blasting into action in the form of Hot Toys Iron Man Stealth Armor, which is available now for pre-order from Sideshow Collectibles.

Unlike many of the other Hot Toys Iron Man sixth-scale figures we’ve seen in the past, this particular version isn’t from the MCU films, but rather a throwback to Iron Man #152, a classic issue from November 1981 that marks the first appearance of the Stealth Armor I suit, which was originally designed as a more covert version of the heavy-hitting Iron Man armor.

In the issue, Tony Stark undertakes a secret mission to East Germany to gather intelligence on a terrorist organization called Heaven’s Hand and ends up running afoul of the KGB and the supervillain known as the Living Laser. It’s a relatively obscure key issue, but the cover art by Bob Layton is amazing and there’s something undeniably cool about the overall look and feel of the suit.

The cover to Invincible Iron Man #152 featuring the first appearance of the Stealth Armor I suit.

Of course, this isn’t the first unusual sixth-scale Iron Man suit we’ve seen from Hot Toys. We previously reviewed the Hot Toys Iron Man Neon Tech 4.0, which is easily one of the more off-beat armor sets (and that’s including the awesome blend of magic and machine found in the Iron Strange figure, which was actually based on a set of MCU concept art that never quite made it into the Avengers: End Game film).

That being said, the new Stealth Armor really does stand out from the admittedly packed closet of Stark suits, with its solid diecast detail, amazing blue paint work and the inclusion of some built-in LED functionality. It’s also great to see that Hot Toys isn’t going for a straight up cash grab by offering both an Exclusive and Deluxe version of the figure, which is something we’ve seen with other lines, including the recent Hot Toys Thor: Love and Thunder figure.

A close up of the Hot Toys Iron Man Stealth Armor sixth-scale figure.
The Hot Toys Iron Man Stealth Armor sixth-scale figure in a battle pose.
The Hot Toys Iron Man Stealth Armor sixth-scale figure with light-up LED repulsor blasters.

What’s Included

The new Iron Man Steal Amor sixth-scale figure includes:

  • One Iron Man helmet head with red LED light-up function and two interchangeable face masks
  • Diecast armor featuring metallic blue paint work
  • Red LED light-up design on the eyes, chest, arc reactor and palms
  • Blue crystal armor sections for the helmet, upper chest, waist, arms, calves and feet
  • Blue-chromed interchangeable armor, including:
    • One helmet plate
    • One pair of chest armor
    • One pair of forearm armor
    • One pair of calf armor
    • One pair of countermeasure dispensers
  • Three pairs of interchangeable hands, including: 
    • One pair of fists
    • One pair of hands with articulated fingers and red LED light-up repulsors
    • One pair of battle hands with light-up red LED repulsor
  • Articulated air flaps located on the back
  • Enhanced joint design on legs to allow for more flexible movement 
An image showing all of the various parts and accessories that come with the Hot Toys Iron Man Stealth Armor figure.

At first glance you could accuse Hot Toys of simply repurposing previous Iron Man designs and slapping on a new paint job (the figure does a bear a striking resemblance to the Deluxe Iron Man figure).

That being said, the armor really does seem to stand on its own, and the blue chrome tint looks amazing. The red LED lighting also looks incredibly striking and having the two interchangeable helmet masks offers some intriguing possibilities for display.

So yes, technically we don’t need another Hot Toys Iron Man figure, and it’s not exactly like fans have been clamouring for a Stealth Suit version. That being said, this is still a pretty epic sculpt and feels like a thoughtful and polished inclusion on the part of Hot Toys.

The sixth-scale Iron Man action figure from Hot Toys.
The sixth-scale Hot Toys Iron Man action figure preparing to punch.
A close up of the sixth-scale Iron Man action figure from Hot Toys.

Final Thoughts

While there are plenty of different Hot Toys Iron Man figures to choose from, we’re definitely planning on picking this bad boy up once it’s released. With impressive details, a ton of built-in LED functionality and undeniable display appeal, the Iron Man Stealth Armor suit is one sixth-scale that strikes from that shadows and should definitely should be on your radar. The figure is currently available now for pre-order from Sideshow Collectibles.

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Hot Toys Thor Love and Thunder Figure Reveal

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Hot Toys Thor Love and Thunder Figure Reveal

The legendary God of Thunder is back and better than ever in the MCU’s new film Thor: Love and Thunder. Which is why it’s only fitting that the galaxy’s greatest Asgardian get his very own 1:6 scale action figure in the form of the new Hot Toys Thor Love and Thunder release, which is available now for pre-order from Sideshow Collectibles.

Based on what we’ve seen so far, Hot Toys has done an awesome job of bringing this latest version of Thor from the big screen to the small world of sixth-scale figures. The detail is here is incredible and the addition of some new effects and accessories make this a solid update to the previous Hot Toys Thor figures, including the Avengers: Infinity War and the Avengers: Endgame variants of the God of Thunder. (Sadly, Hot Toys’ Thor: Ragnarok gladiator sixth-scale figure is now sold out, although you can still find a few of them kicking around on eBay).

The Deluxe Hot Toys Thor Love and Thunder sixth-scale figure with battle helmet.
The Hot Toys Thor Love and Thunder sixth-scale figure with Stormbreaker battle axe.
A close up view of the Thor Love and Thunders sixth-scale figure from Hot Toys.

What’s Included

The new Hot Toys Thor Love and Thunder sixth-scale figure includes:

  • A hand-painted head sculpt based on Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder
  • Specially applied luminous reflective effect to emulate Thor using his lightning power
  • Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed skin texture
  • Brown long hair sculpture
  • Newly developed specialized body with over 30 points of articulations
  • One pair of arms with seamless elbow joints
  • Eight pieces of interchangeable hands, including:
    • One pair of fists
    • One pair of relax hands
    • One pair of open hands
    • One pair for holding weapons 

Costume

  • One red-colored cape (embedded with wire)
  • One piece of metallic gold, blue and black colored body armor with LED light-up function and six pieces of detachable circle plates (featuring LED light-up points)
  • Six pieces of interchangeable gradient blue colored lightning effect accessories for body armor with specially applied luminous reflective effect
  • One pair of metallic gold, blue and black forearm armor
  • One pair of metallic gold, blue and black pants with patterned design on sides
  • One pair of metallic gold, blue and black boots
The various accessories, weapons and head sculpts that come with the new Hot Toys Thor Love and Thunder action figure.

Weapons & Accessories

The new Thor figure also comes with a surprising number of accessories that add a bit more bang for your buck, including:

  • One LED light-up Stormbreaker (battery operated)
  • One (pair of gradient blue colored lightning effect accessories with specially applied luminous reflective effect (wearable on forearms)
  • Four sets of Stormbreaker gradient blue colored lightning effect accessories in different shapes and lengths with specially applied luminous reflective effect
  • A themed figure stand with movie logo and character name

In what’s now become a typical Hot Toys release, there is a both a standard Collector Edition and a Deluxe Edition of the figure, the latter of which includes an extra LED light-up helmeted head sculpt, interchangeable chest armor, one pair of armored arms, and lightning effect accessories attachable to the helmet. For the price difference though, it’s definitely worth picking up the Deluxe version.

The Thor Love and Thunder Hot Toys figure with Stormbreaker.
The Hot Toys Thor Love and Thunder Deluxe figure with light-up LED lighting effects.
The Thor Love and Thunder figure from Hot Toys in an action pose with Stormbreaker and attachable LED lighting effects.

Final Thoughts

With everyone’s favorite ass-kicking Asgardian back on the big screen, we’re extra stoked to get our gauntlets on this new Hot Toys Thor sculpt. With solid details, a surprising range of accessories, and an impressive array of effects, it’s one sixth-scale that’s definitely worthy of picking up. The figure is currently available now for pre-order from Sideshow Collectibles.

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