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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2023 8:19:09 GMT -5
The trope of super-heroes being modern mythology is a pretty common one, but let's feature some covers that showcase ancient, medieval or other pre-2oth century mythological stories or characters. Let's exclude Marvel's Thor and Hercules and such here so we stay away from the "modern myth" trope. My entry/example: Roland Days of Wrath #2 the Xeric Award winner series from 2001 featuring the debut work of Fabian Moon and Gabriel Ba in comics and adapts the Song of Roland. As always, the rules: -Post one, and only one, classic cover that fits the theme of the contest. - Cover must be from a published comic book, comic-related magazine, or collected volume published before April 2013. - Please include also the title of the comic and the issue number in case some posters cannot see your image. - Covers must be posted before voting begins. - Voting takes place on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, beginning at 12:01am PST and ending at 11:59pm PST. - Vote by posting the name of the poster whose cover best fits the theme or that you simply like the most. Please 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! that's what this is all about. -M
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Post by badwolf on Apr 19, 2023 8:48:38 GMT -5
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Post by foxley on Apr 19, 2023 9:07:48 GMT -5
Robin Hood, the English folk hero: Robin Hood #9 (1958, I.W. Publishing, John Severin)
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Post by tartanphantom on Apr 19, 2023 10:17:04 GMT -5
Action Comics #353, Aug. 1967-- National Periodical Publications (DC)
cover art by Wayne Boring
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Post by Graphic Autist on Apr 19, 2023 10:28:28 GMT -5
Marvel Classic Comics 26 “
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Post by Prince Hal on Apr 19, 2023 10:36:09 GMT -5
Aquaman 9, June 1963 (Art by the incomparable Nicholas Viscardi)
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Post by EdoBosnar on Apr 19, 2023 10:49:09 GMT -5
Beowulf (First Comics, 1984)
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Post by jester on Apr 19, 2023 10:54:20 GMT -5
Marvel Preview #22
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Post by codystarbuck on Apr 19, 2023 10:58:11 GMT -5
Bacchus #12
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Post by MWGallaher on Apr 19, 2023 11:09:43 GMT -5
A genuine all-time favorite cover of mine, SUB-MARINER #57 by Bill Everett, featuring the God of War and the Goddess of Love:
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2023 11:25:16 GMT -5
Theseus Battling the Minotaur (2008)
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Apr 19, 2023 11:40:42 GMT -5
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Post by kirby101 on Apr 19, 2023 11:41:50 GMT -5
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Post by tarkintino on Apr 19, 2023 13:54:37 GMT -5
The Odyssey (October, 2010). Cover by Gareth Hinds.
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Post by MDG on Apr 19, 2023 14:12:01 GMT -5
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