Comic Swipe

I think the cover is by Carlos Prunés, but wouldn't bet my life on it. I’d stake my fortune, though, on the gunman being Lee Van Cleef (For a Few Dollars More, 1965) and the cowboy coming from Frank McCarthy's The Chairman poster (1969). 2 out of 3 keeps me in the game. 😉🎲

A Stormy Monday is a typical start to the week, but if we change just one letter and turn it into a Stormi (Maya) Monday, the outlook changes completely. We go from a boring start to a powerful fancast for Storm. Less drag—two good reasons to relaunch the franchise. 🌩️👀

A trio of mummies on this cover by Prieto Muriana. Lon Chaney Jr. in The Mummy’s Tomb (1942), Karloff in The Mummy (1932), and Paul Naschy in The Mummy’s Revenge (1975). Can’t find Naschy’s exact still, so I used Sanjulian’s 1974 illustration based on it—sure no one minds.🐪🧟‍♂️

While the internet argues over who should play the next 007, my brain went down a completely different rabbit hole with another Bond: Ward Bond as Jim Gordon. Absolute loyalty, quiet authority, and pragmatism. Imagine the Commissioner he would have been with a proper Batman.🦇👮‍♂️

Cover by Manuel Breá for Caravana Oeste, 145 (1977). If you know Frank McCarthy’s work, it’s a clear swipe of his Red Cowboy. However, given how overworked and underpaid Spanish artists were then, I prefer to see it as a painting exercise born of admiration. I might be wrong.🤔🔴

Gil Kane’s 1975 cover for Black Panther is brimming with tension and dynamism. López Espí’s 1977 version loses some of its strength in the line art and features slightly rough typography, but it stands out for its painterly touch and the jungle vines. Mashup of both: epic!🎋🦎

Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Flash, Absolute Green Lantern, Absolute Martian Manhunter, Absolute Green Arrow, Absolute Catwoman… and, even though absolutely no one had asked for it, Absolute Superlópez!!! 🔥🦹‍♂️

Cover art by Jorge Samper for Bruguera (1980): pure craftsmanship and a functional draw for the newsstand. That said... the inspiration drawn from Oliver Reed in The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) is textbook. Fast-paced editing, lots of hair, a mysterious woman—and off we go. 🐺🎬

The first thing that catches the eye about this cover by Salvador Fabá is how brazenly it replicates the photo of Tom Selleck in Quigley Down Under (1990). But beyond that plagiarism, the excellent use of color, visual storytelling, and detailed textures save the day.🌅🧔🏻

Let's compare Dick Ayers' iconic 1967 Ghost Rider #4 cover (pure classic storytelling) with López Espí's 1972 version, whose minimalist pictorial finish turns it into a pop art piece. What if we mash them up... and then give it a modern twist? 🔀⚡

This original cover of Colección Bisonte #548 (1958) perfectly captured Doris Day’s serious glare as Calamity Jane (1953). But what can I say? I can't let America's Sweetheart look like she’s suffering from a colic out in the Wild West. My X account, my rules.🐎💛

I think it's one of the few times I'm actually on time for Halloween here. Using Maren's traced artwork of Hugh Jackman and Elena Anaya's photos in Van Helsing (2004), I rendered the montage with a spookier vibe. (I missed Kate Beckinsale, who was also drop-dead gorgeous).🦇🎃

Classic Bruguera pocket-novel cover featuring a striking central gunslinger, balancing realism with background silhouette characters in classic pulp painterly style. The sheriff owes over 90% of his look to Lee Van Cleef in The Big Gundown (1966). Talk about a fast draw!🤠🔫

His journey continues among the stars. Make it so, Captain Picard. Rest in peace, Sir Patrick Stewart. 🍵🌌✨

The original Hero for Hire #9 cover by Billy Graham versus López Espí's (1978) version: the Spanish edition is oversimplified, losing the Latverian background and the punch of the original inks. In this case, nostalgia needs a shot of energy -and an improvement to Doom's mask👊💥

Let’s take another look at the art of Aurelio Galleppini (Galep). For issue #100’s cover (1969), he based Tex on none other than Humphrey Bogart in The Enforcer (1951). Turns out the toughest Texas Ranger in comics was actually a movie prosecutor in a cowboy hat.🤠🕵️

Portrait of Frank Langella as Sherlock Holmes (1981). Heavy chiaroscuro and ink shading by Maren Sanjulian to give it a Victorian, detective atmosphere fitting for the character… or simply because it was the best way to swipe a promo photo with a bit of artistic style. 🕵️‍♂️✒️

Classic pulp western cover featuring speedy, swiped art from Return of the Seven (1966), yet boasting an undeniable visual impact. Besides Yul Brynner and Claude Akins, I'm throwing in Virgilio Teixeira. It was either that or invent Chris's legs, and I'm in a rush too.🎬7⃣

Jordi Penalva’s James Bond #2 cover (Bruguera, 1985) is a masterclass in dynamic rendering & illustration prowess. His Bond came from a Dr. No (1962) Connery photo. My take keeps the ref, adds Ingrid Pitt & a 007 backdrop. Yet, beating the original's punch is impossible! 🤵🎓

Nobody forced you to join this ride, but since you're here, you get to suffer the consequences right along with me. I swapped the faces of General Thade and Daniel Craig's Bond. Surprisingly (or unfortunately), they are 100% interchangeable. You're welcome for the nightmare.🐒 🍸