|
Post by foxley on Oct 27, 2021 2:38:25 GMT -5
Giving the contest a touch of class this week, the theme is: MONOCLES.
Monocles are one of those accessories that are far more common in comics than they are in real life. I know that I encountered monocles in comics long before I ever saw one in real life (or even movies and TV), and it was revelation to learn they actually existed.
So for this week's contest, post a cover featuring a character sporting a monocle (or something that looks like a monocle. As always, it's up to you to decide what qualifies). Something like this, featuring possibly comics' most famous monocle wearer:
Detective Comics #611 (1990, Norm Breyfogle)
The Cover Contest Constitution: - Post one, and only one, classic cover that fits the theme of the contest. - Cover must be from a published comic book or collected volume published before 27 October 2011. - Please include also the title and the issue number of the comic in case some posters cannot see your image. - Covers must be posted before voting begins. - Voting takes place on Tuesday, 02 November 2021, beginning at 12:01am PST and ending at 11:59am PST. - Vote by posting the name of the poster whose cover best fits the theme or that you simply like the most. - Put the name of your choice in bold. - The winner of the contest is the entrant with the most votes after the voting period ends. - The winner chooses the theme for the next week's contest. - If you don't think the cover fits the theme, don't vote for it; please don't post disparaging remarks about it. - If a cover is more recent than the classic time frame, kindly point it out to the poster, who may then choose an alternate before voting begins. - Have fun!
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2021 2:43:04 GMT -5
-M
|
|
|
Post by Icctrombone on Oct 27, 2021 4:51:31 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by tarkintino on Oct 27, 2021 7:05:59 GMT -5
Captain Savage and His Leatherneck Raiders #4 (July, 1968). Cover by Dick Ayers and Syd Shores.
|
|
|
Post by tartanphantom on Oct 27, 2021 7:14:38 GMT -5
The Personal Story of Mr. Peanut- 1956 promotional 16-pg. giveaway-- published by Junior Scholastic/Planters Nut & Chocolate Co. (also published as a 16-pg. insert in other periodicals)
cover art by Vic Dowd
|
|
|
Post by Mister Spaceman on Oct 27, 2021 7:32:40 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by kirby101 on Oct 27, 2021 8:05:20 GMT -5
Not an entry! Because it is the splash page. But the villain's name is "Monocle". Too bad he is not on the cover. Here he is, in all his evil, Euro-style glory.
|
|
|
Post by MDG on Oct 27, 2021 8:13:19 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by Icctrombone on Oct 27, 2021 9:10:21 GMT -5
Not an entry! Because it is the splash page. But the villain's name is "Monocle". Too bad he is not on the cover. Here he is, in all his evil, Euro-style glory. He’s not on the splash page cause he suks.
|
|
|
Post by Graphic Autist on Oct 27, 2021 9:39:17 GMT -5
Batman #429
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2021 10:06:00 GMT -5
Atom and Hawkman #44
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2021 10:09:12 GMT -5
Not an entry! Because it is the splash page. But the villain's name is "Monocle". Too bad he is not on the cover. Here he is, in all his evil, Euro-style glory. pst .he IS on the cover of a later issue.. .just sayin (go ~112 issues further out)
|
|
|
Post by james on Oct 27, 2021 10:11:20 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by badwolf on Oct 27, 2021 10:15:51 GMT -5
The Monocle on the cover. Art by George Perez.
|
|
|
Post by kirby101 on Oct 27, 2021 10:26:37 GMT -5
He’s not on the splash page cause he suks. Yes he did.
|
|