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[nines]

I love this cover. Action at its center, the Vegas background, and the best part is the Elvis impersonator and his reaction captured in the rear view mirror

[ADAMANTIUM]

On 1/4/2022 at 3:48 PM, nines said:

I love this cover. Action at its center, the Vegas background, and the best part is the Elvis impersonator and his reaction captured in the rear view mirror

 

[MadGenius]

Fellow AH! fans unite! I need some help with a fun project I'm working on and need some opinions. I'm taking nominations for the top 20 Adam Hughes covers of all time based on a combination of criteria: composition, technique, subject matter and "it" factor.

My goals are: 1) To see some great AH! art 2) to spur debate and 3) to collect each of the top 20 covers in CGC 9.8.

To kick things off, I've identified these as the absolute locks for a top 20 list. In no particular order:

1.  Catwoman #51

2.  Wonder Woman #184

3.  JSA Classified #1

4.  Justice League of America #6

5.  Pop Kill #4

6.  Spider-Gwen #1

7.  Zatanna #16

8.  Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes #23

9.  Lady Rawhide #3

10.  Power Girl #2

11.  Catwoman #74

12.  Wonder Woman #150

 

What other covers should round out the top 20? #AHTop20

[jdandns]

On 1/5/2022 at 4:52 PM, MadGenius said:

Fellow AH! fans unite! I need some help with a fun project I'm working on and need some opinions. I'm taking nominations for the top 20 Adam Hughes covers of all time based on a combination of criteria: composition, technique, subject matter and "it" factor.

My goals are: 1) To see some great AH! art 2) to spur debate and 3) to collect each of the top 20 covers in CGC 9.8.

To kick things off, I've identified these as the absolute locks for a top 20 list. In no particular order:

1.  Catwoman #51

2.  Wonder Woman #184

3.  JSA Classified #1

4.  Justice League of America #6

5.  Pop Kill #4

6.  Spider-Gwen #1

7.  Zatanna #16

8.  Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes #23

9.  Lady Rawhide #3

10.  Power Girl #2

11.  Catwoman #74

12.  Wonder Woman #150

 

What other covers should round out the top 20? #AHTop20

Where's all the dudes at?

Just kidding. I like the Power Girl #1 variant more than the #2 shown above. I'd also add a Tomb Raider & Ghost (from Dark Horse Comics) to the above.

Good luck on your quest!

Not sure if these were posted earlier in the thread, but here's some of Adam's Spoof comics work. (Absolutely terrible dreck inside, but decent covers).

[followtheleader]

On 1/5/2022 at 5:52 PM, MadGenius said:

Fellow AH! fans unite! I need some help with a fun project I'm working on and need some opinions. I'm taking nominations for the top 20 Adam Hughes covers of all time based on a combination of criteria: composition, technique, subject matter and "it" factor.

My goals are: 1) To see some great AH! art 2) to spur debate and 3) to collect each of the top 20 covers in CGC 9.8.

To kick things off, I've identified these as the absolute locks for a top 20 list. In no particular order:

1.  Catwoman #51

2.  Wonder Woman #184

3.  JSA Classified #1

4.  Justice League of America #6

5.  Pop Kill #4

6.  Spider-Gwen #1

7.  Zatanna #16

8.  Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes #23

9.  Lady Rawhide #3

10.  Power Girl #2

11.  Catwoman #74

12.  Wonder Woman #150

 

What other covers should round out the top 20? #AHTop20

Though I'm not a fan of the cover, I'm sure people will want the Harley Quinn 1. 

I'd nominate CW 71, CW 46, and CW 50.  

50 may be less cheesecake, but has a killer vibe. 

Patrick

[IbukiLord]

Some of my Fav Hughes covers not yet posted

Star Wars Return of the Jedi #1

 

Dirty Pair: Run From The Future #1

 

Wonder Woman #189

 

Teen Titans #75

A-force #1

 

Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1

 

Tomb Raider #47

[MadGenius]

On 1/6/2022 at 1:17 AM, followtheleader said:

Though I'm not a fan of the cover, I'm sure people will want the Harley Quinn 1. 

I'd nominate CW 71, CW 46, and CW 50.  

50 may be less cheesecake, but has a killer vibe. 

Patrick

These are all great. Given the length of the run I think there's room for more Catwoman covers on the list. I might need to do a poll to pick the best of the best.

I also don't like the Harley Quinn #1 cover. Honestly think it's kind of lazy and "unfinished" looking.

[MadGenius]

On 1/6/2022 at 3:58 AM, IbukiLord said:

Some of my Fav Hughes covers not yet posted

Star Wars Return of the Jedi #1

 

Dirty Pair: Run From The Future #1

 

Wonder Woman #189

 

Teen Titans #75

A-force #1

 

Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1

 

Tomb Raider #47

These all look great as well. I like the Dirty Pair cover but I'm hesitant to include it on a top 20 list because it's an homage.

[Key Largo Comics]

[Brock]

Here's a few lesser knowns that I really like. The Lady Death: Scorched Earth book (not my copy) was a Kickstarter book with 3 cover variants, all very hard to find.

[MadGenius]

On 1/6/2022 at 7:35 AM, Key Largo Comics said:

Fairest #3 is definitely a contender. Great composition.

[MadGenius]

On 1/6/2022 at 7:56 AM, Brock said:

Here's a few lesser knowns that I really like. The Lady Death: Scorched Earth book (not my copy) was a Kickstarter book with 3 cover variants, all very hard to find.

That Lady Death cover is pretty great.

[followtheleader]

On 1/6/2022 at 5:56 AM, Brock said:

Here's a few lesser knowns that I really like. The Lady Death: Scorched Earth book (not my copy) was a Kickstarter book with 3 cover variants, all very hard to find.

Fairest 31 is one of my favs by Hughes.  

Why?  I don't know.  Just cool.  

Patrick 

Edited January 6, 2022 by followtheleader

[followtheleader]

On 1/6/2022 at 5:08 AM, MadGenius said:

These are all great. Given the length of the run I think there's room for more Catwoman covers on the list. I might need to do a poll to pick the best of the best.

I also don't like the Harley Quinn #1 cover. Honestly think it's kind of lazy and "unfinished" looking.

Wow, there are 2 of us in this world!

Patrick

[Brock]

On 1/6/2022 at 11:42 AM, followtheleader said:

Wow, there are 2 of us in this world!

Patrick

I'll join in to make 3... there's something about that cover that is just "off" to me.

[Brock]

On 1/6/2022 at 11:41 AM, followtheleader said:

Fairest 31 is one of my favs by Hughes.  

Why?  I don't know.  Just cool.  

Patrick 

Yeah... it makes a great set with the Betty & Veronica 3 covers, a t-shirt trifecta.

[Ryan.]

[GeneticNinja]

I never knew about that Hughes Return of the Jedi cover. Time to get that one.

I wish they would release that Absolute Hughes book. It seems like what should be his best stuff keeps getting delayed or cancelled. No All Star Wonder Woman either. They should release whatever he put together of that in a book or as part of his Absolute book.

I can't remember if I posted it already or someone else. But a favorite is the Hughes Overstreet cover. I have the hardcover edition. I think that was the last Overstreet I purchased.

[piper]

Not enough Zatanna covers in your Top 20.

[MadGenius]

On 1/6/2022 at 11:51 PM, piper said:

Not enough Zatanna covers in your Top 20.

Not a lot to choose from unfortunately. A lot of people like Zatanna #15 but that doesn't really do it for me. Open to suggestions though.