September 24

It is that time again for the favorite comic covers of the week. Once again, the race to win this year is hot. Unlike last year, which was decided half way through the year, this one may go down to the final few weeks. It is an exciting few months coming up.

Also-Rans: The Greatest American Hero #3 (A, C), Thor #801 (Cover B-Hercules), The Eye Collector #4, Feral #26 (B Cover-The Shining homage), Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #5, Terrorbytes #10, Absolute Batman #24, Black Star #3, Any Given Smile #1, D’Orc #8, Generation X-23 #8 (B Cover), and A Mischief of Magpies #2.

Bronze Medalist

Crimes Against Nature #1

Cover art by Mattia Monaco

What a fun cover. This cover really makes me want to see what is going on in this new Image book. It absolutely stands out among the books on the stands this week.

Silver Medalist

The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1

Cover B Foil

Cover art by Humberto Ramos & Edgar Delgado

A beautiful gold foil cover with two of my all-time favorite characters in Spider-Man and Kermit the Frog. What more could I ask for. This one was absolutely going to get a place in the medal round this week.

Gold Medalist

Thor #801

Cover art by Alex Ross

This close up on Thor’s face is powerful, intimidating, and regal. The eyes on Thor just dominate this cover. This is a great way to kick off a new arc for the Thunder God.

And Alex Ross takes the lead.