January 15

Another week where I do not have the complete books to choose from as the books coming from Diamond did not arrive because of a snowstorm in the Memphis area. That meant that there would be no Marvel or many of the smaller companies. However, the big news of the week was Diamond declaring bankruptcy, throwing everything into question about how the comics are dispersed moving forward. There are huge questions facing the industry now.

Yet, I do have several books this week (and some from last week too) and I have enough for three medalists once again. And all three are Cover A’s.

Bronze Medalist

Juvenile #2

Cover art by Jesus Orellana

Another cover similar to the first issue, with the falling drugs and more around the character’s face. The white background is again a personal favorite.

Silver Medalist

Challengers of the Unknown #2

Cover art by Sean Izaakse & Romulo Fajaroo

The Challengers under water and the blue is beautiful. Oh, and there is Batman.

Gold Medalist

Knights vs. Samurai #4

Cover art by Gianenrico Bonacorsi & Bjorn Barends

A beautifully brutal cover with what looks like someone coming out from the inside of a dragon, along with some intestines and a skull. This one really stands out and shows how some horror can be lovely.