tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16823651.post5145231036483902430..comments2024-03-27T13:51:16.021-04:00Comments on Bully Says: Comics Oughta Be Fun!: Same Story, Different Cover: I love the nightlife, I got to boogie on the disco 'round, oh yeah!Bullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11708103213119467419noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16823651.post-15082771943444429022011-09-25T21:04:33.313-04:002011-09-25T21:04:33.313-04:00Interesting choices, which makes this one such a d...Interesting choices, which makes this one such a difficult analysis. After all, which cover is better, one that looks cool, or one that tells the story?<br /><br />The actual story inside is about Dazzler, which Uncanny X-Men #130 exploits, so much so that even the logo is lit up! (Even though it looks more like someone glued a bunch of superballs to the logo for some reason)<br /><br />Ironically because of the character this cover has an abundance of light, while Classic X-Men #36 primarily uses shadow shapes.<br /><br />Choosing between the two, I'd have to go with Classic X-Men #36 as the better of the two. #130 just has too much going on, with all the sparks and streaks and lighting effects and the ball bearing logo, its all a bit too much, especially for a character as gimmicky and dated as Dazzler.<br /><br />Contrast (appropriate term) with Classic X-Men were we have some great uses of positive/negative space with striking solid red and gold. We see just enough of the team to know that they mean business, and I especially like Nightcrawler's grim visage. <br /><br />Even though this cover feels more like it belongs on a Dark Phoenix Trade Paperback cover, and placed on an issue thats only one small piece of that big story, its just so different from your typical comic cover that I just can't look away from it.Erik Johnson Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184274387021011687noreply@blogger.com