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 July 23rd, 2025.
Amazing Spider-Man #8
Variants by Gabriele Dell’Otto and Jeff Dèkal
Two great character spotlight covers for this issue of Amazing Spider-Man. Dell’Otto’s brooding Spidey, lurking in his web, gets at something a bit creepy about the character, while Dèkal’s Black Cat captures something free about her. Two striking styles, each perfectly geared toward their subjects.
Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit #4
Variant by Helen Mask
We’ve already featured one of Mask’s gilded-frame portraits, but this group image felt fantastic enough to highlight. I love the idea of these three being asked to sit for a portrait and, somehow, not blowing up under the weight of their own chaos.
The Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt #4
Cover by Max Sarin
We’ve also previously featured Max Sarin’s vibrant Great British Bake-Off covers, but how can we not? Look how colorful, how flowing, how artistically fluid these are! I love that our girl Shauna is wearing a patchwork quilt as a sort of cloak as she bashes apart that poor piñata. Sarin is a gift, I tell you.
The New History of the DC Universe #2
Variant by Frank Cho
This Cho piece exudes classic vibes, with its clean lines, precise geometry, and bird-and-skull insets. Cho is a king of the cheesecake, but Canary doesn’t feel overboard here — this is the character at her basics, the classic booted look.
Phoenix #13
Cover by Lucas Werneck
Mommy fight! We here at Judging by the Cover have a soft spot for the Askani’Son and for Jean, so this cover was destined to be featured. I love the swirling vortex of energy she’s putting off, and Cable’s got his classic Giant Gun and Shoulder Pad look going on. I also love the chrome detailing of his techno-organic arm.
Rat City #16
Cover by Daniel Henriques
Despite the era of comics I grew up in (which marks my advancing senility), I’ve never been a Spawn guy. This cover makes me kinda wish I was a Spawn guy because this Spawn guy looks so cool. This cover spotlights a great character design: techno-hell.
Space Ghost #1
Variant cover by Michael Cho
Michael Cho’s ability to capture the iconic in clean, bold lines and subtle shading is an inspiration. The crew in the background and the glow around the planetoid all create a sort of classic movie poster vibe, making 70s creation Space Ghost feel as if he was created in the golden age of comic books.
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