What a great piece of news to end the week!The DC Source blog has announced that Amy Reeder is the new cover artist on Supergirl. It is a very brief entry. Here is the link and the entire post:
http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2010/05/06/amy-reeder-is-your-new-supergirl-cover-artist/
Well, the headline says it all, no? Starting with issue #55, Amy Reeder steps in as the regular cover artist for SUPERGIRL, joining the already-impressive team of writer Sterling Gates and artist Jamal Igle. But we have more. A first look at Amy’s cover to the aforementioned #55. Enjoy.
I think Reeder is a great choice.
And I love the cover for Supergirl #55. That Bizarro Supergirl looks pretty crazed and creepy doesn't she. There is almost a hint of Brother Power the Geek there. And it adds another rogue to Supergirl's expanding gallery ... especially since we're down one with the loss of Reactron.
And nice composition here. Bizarro in a shattered building while reflections of Supergirl fall all around her. Bizarro is a reflection of her ... so nice. But shouldn't the 'S-shield' on Supergirl also be backwards if we are looking at Kara as a reflection?
I've really enjoyed Reeder's work on the Madame Xanadu series written by Matt Wagner. The book takes place in many time periods from Arthurian England through now and Reeder has handled all the different costumes and historical backgrounds.
She has shown that she also has a handle on the DCU as Wagner has rotated through a number of mainstream DC characters in this Vertigo book ... Etrigan, the Phantom Stranger, Wesley Dodds. On the cover above, we even see her take on Death from the Endless.
Her style has a hint of manga in it ... not overwhelming, just a touch. I don't want to say she is similar to Josh Middleton, but their styles have the same feel. I think her covers will be wonderful and look forward to another great run.
That piece is awesome! I like all the different angles of Supergirl and Bizzaro Supergirl that we see on the cover. Amy Reeder did a superb job of giving Kara a "What the..." expression on her face.
ReplyDeleteInteresting that Bizzaro Supergirl is wearing a variation of the Silver Age outfit. Can you imagine what the reaction would be if she was wearing the "red headband" outfit instead?
i love the cover! excellent choice to replace mr middleton.
ReplyDeleteBizarro SG looks more like of one George Romero's zombies...Just sayin' thass all.
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Interesting that Bizzaro Supergirl is wearing a variation of the Silver Age outfit. Can you imagine what the reaction would be if she was wearing the "red headband" outfit instead?
ReplyDeleteI have a theory about this (I always have theories). I'll probably formulate it into a separate post and put it up soon.
It is interesting that it is the silver age version.
Bizarro SG looks more like of one George Romero's zombies...Just sayin' thass all.
ReplyDeleteThere seems to be more malevolence to her face than I am used to seeing on the innocently confused Bizarro.
Hmmmm ...
I have added Amy Reeder's blog to my 'Professional links' list on the right side of the blog. Her current post talks about getting the Supergirl job and how she hasn't read much of Supergirl until now.
ReplyDelete"There seems to be more malevolence to her face than I am used to seeing on the innocently confused Bizarro.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm ..."
I think there's some malice and anger about her as well hidden in her eyes as it's portrayed on the cover.
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WHOA! 0_0 Man that is one truly hell sweet yet trippy like depicted cover! B-D
ReplyDeleteSincere congrats to Amy on landing the gig!