Iconic covers

[jjonahjameson1]

Hi, folks:

 

Was at my local comics shop and overheard an interesting discussion that later turned into an argument, and, well, you know how these things go.

 

The topic was iconic comic covers of the 1980s, and I heard a few goods ones that I agree with. Here's the Webster's definition of Icon:

 

1 : a usually pictorial representation : image

2 [Late Greek eikōn, from Greek] : a conventional religious image typically painted on a small wooden panel and used in the devotions of Eastern Christians

3 : an object of uncritical devotion : idol

4 : emblem, symbol

5 a : a sign (as a word or graphic symbol) whose form suggests its meaning b : a graphic symbol on a computer display screen that usually suggests the type of object represented or the purpose of an available function

 

The ones I agree with are:

-Superman Man of Steel #1 cover (Byrne)

-Watchmen cover (forgot the issue #, but it had the yellow smiley face)

 

Ones I disagreed with:

-Wolverine mini #1

-Hulk 340

 

On the fence:

-Spidey 252

-Thor 337

 

Anyone think of others that are truly iconic covers from the 1980s?

 

 

[mrpunch0]

Just off the top of my head these spring to mind. But I've been reading a lot of Miller lately.

 

Daredevil 181, 183, 184

Dark Knight Returns 1

 

Also Secret Wars #8

[Nexus]

Definitely:

DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1

DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #2

WATCHMEN #1

 

Maybe:

ASM #252

ASM #300

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #7

DD #181

HULK #340

PUNISHER Ltd #1

THOR #337

TMNT #1

SECRET WARS #1

WOLVERINE Ltd #1

X-MEN #137

 

[Coach]

Two that immediately come to mind:

 

X-Men #141

Dark Knight Returns #1

 

 

[WYLDCHYLD]

MOST ICONIC:

Crisis on Infinite Earths #7

Dark Knight #1

Watchmen #1

New Teen Titans #1

[lb jefferies]

I'd second X-Men 141 and Thor 337

[WYLDCHYLD]

*(I should also note, that all 4 of my choices have been re-used by other artists on many occasions as swipes/parodies/tribute covers, etc.)

[metropoliscomics]

Flash 123

 

[hermster]

[comicartcom]

geez that Cap cover is simply awful

[hermster]

i thought it was cool when i was a kid, stop being such a buzz killington to my childhood

[comicartcom]

i thought it was cool when i was a kid, stop being such a buzz killington to my childhood

 

[bocaratondefense]

TMNT #1

Watchman #1

X-Men #137, 141

Daredeviil #181, 184

[Kevin76]

Captain America Annual 8

Hulk 340

ASM 316

 

[comix4fun]

Flash 123

 

 

 

 

 

Didn't realize that was an 80's cover.

[batman_fan]

Flash 123

 

 

 

 

 

Didn't realize that was an 80's cover.

 

I think that is the age Steve will be hen it becomes available for someone to own

[Hawkman]

 

 

that is a great cover

[hermster]

 

 

that is a great cover

right on hawkman... you have awesome taste

[Moondog]

Flash 123

 

I was in the audience and clapped when you won this cover, Steve. Great moment!

[AKA Rick]

Iconic by historical significance (a #1 issue, "death" or 1st appearance), by artist, value of the actual comic book itself, or simply by the image and composition itself?

 

Here's my favorites that I think qualify in popularity outside of any #1, 1st App. or other factors other than the artist and composition:

 

Green Lantern / Green Arrow #76 - Neal Adams

 

Superman #233 - Neal Adams

 

Strange Tales #167 - Steranko

 

Captain America #111 - Steranko

 

Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4 - Steranko - for being a cover most recently being the inspiration for other artists "reimagining" including Greg Land, Frank Cho, and Arthur Suydam