There is a veritable cornucopia of new comics hitting stands each week. While readers often know exactly what it is they’re most interested in (those in the know have got their pull-list sitting in their comic shop’s ever-reliable hands), there is something to be said about going against that old truism and Judging a Book by Its Cover.
Some truly astounding cover art hits each and every week, and these are the ones that caught Colin’s eye the week of June 4th, 2025.
Ghost Rider vs Galctus #1
Cover by Terry and Rachel Dodson and variant by Declan Shalvey
When I was passed the keys to the powerful machine that is Judging by the Cover, I made sure that my editorial overlords knew of several of my more niche character obsessions. Did they know, I warned them, that if there were ever a cover image with (and this is a hypothetical) Ghost Rider and Galactus hanging out together on it, that I would almost certainly include it in my round-up? Further, were they okay with that? This week my hypothetical warning came true. It is a good week for me.
GI Joe: A Real American Hero #317
Variant by Francis Portela
Negative. Space. Covers. Everyone gets one. You get one. She gets one. Scartlett gets one. EVERYONE GETS ONE.
Imperial #1
Variant by Miguel Mercado
This spotlight on Deathbird has the energy of a Marvel Masterpieces trading card, and I’m here for that. That Deathbird is such a cool, niche character from Claremont’s old Uncanny X-Men days is all the better. Imperial looks to be a real treat.
Justice League vs Godzilla #1
Variant by Kevin Maguire
A lot of great Godzilla covers in the last few weeks, and this Maguire cover showing the monster’s scale against the wee little Supes in the foreground is chief among them. Maguire’s style has always been super unique, and here it’s stripped down to iconography. There’s something in Godzilla’s eyes — and the hundreds of little scales — that speak to his sense of detail.
Kaya #27
Variant by Michael Walsh
For such a little character, this Walsh illustration makes Kaya look huge. Some great Jack Kirby influence in her big mecha-arm, and all that energy radiating off her makes the image feel explosive and exciting. All while somehow capturing the original Wes Craig style.
Poison Ivy #34
Variant by Joshua “Sway” Swaby
The truth of the matter is that Poison Ivy has all the potential for a great horror villain. This cover is as scary as it is lush, with our book’s protagonist reading as a gruesome threat.
Thundercats #16
Variant by Ken Haeser
Every once in a while you just need a great homage cover, and this Thundercats-as-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 scratches that itch quite well. It leans heavily into the Kevin Eastman hatchmarks, which smack so delightfully of 1984 aesthetics.
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