MikeThibodeaux's cover(s) are often mistaken for Dave's work?
I agree. But I can also understand why someone may assume this...
over this...
is a Dave Stevens cover. Other than it saying "Dave Stevens" on the second cover, I would have never known.
I wouldn't have known without the sig either but that being said, with the benefit of knowing to look for it, I can see Dave's softer touch on the inks.
I'm not sure I can even say that. Kirby had such a thick line at times it seems that Dave would have to have a strong line to cover them. I'll be honest. The first time I had one of these in hand I stared at it for a while and just couldn't see it.