🏛️ COVER COURT 🏛️ The 25 Most Iconic Comic Covers of all time? @Michael

Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Join Rob and I as we dive deep into IGN's list of the greatest comic covers ever created — from groundbreaking Silver Age classics to game-changing modern masterpieces. We'll break down why these covers became cultural touchstones: the epic perspectives, emotional gut-punches, revolutionary artwork, and moments that shaped the entire industry.

We'll discuss the artists who made them legendary (Neal Adams, John Buscema, Todd McFarlane, Frank Miller, Jim Lee, George Pérez, Alex Ross, and more), the cultural impact, how some changed storytelling forever, and which ones still get homaged today in movies, TV, and new comics. Drop your own favorite comic covers in the chat — do you agree with the list? Which one is missing? What's the most overrated or underrated? Let's debate!

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$🏛️ COVER COURT 🏛️ The 25 Most Iconic Comic Covers of all time? Join Rob and I as we dive deep into IGNs list of the greatest comic covers ever created — from groundbreaking Silver Age classics to game-changing modern masterpieces. Well break down why these covers became cultural touchstones: the epic perspectives, emotional gut-punches, revolutionary artwork, and moments that shaped the entire industry. Well discuss the artists who made them legendary (Neal Adams, John Buscema, Todd McFarlane, Frank Miller, Jim Lee, George Pérez, Alex Ross, and more), the cultural impact, how some changed storytelling forever, and which ones still get homaged today in movies, TV, and new comics. Drop your own favorite comic covers in the chat — do you agree with the list? Which one is missing? Whats the most overrated or underrated? Lets debate! Turn on notifications so you dont miss it!#ComicBooks #ComicCovers #Marvel #DCComics #IGN #SpiderMan #Batman #XMen #Watchmen #ToddMcFarlane #FrankMiller Back The Lucent: Fractured Mind! https://thelucentcomic.com/products/the-lucent-fractured-mind-prequel-comic-rod-luper-cover-ashcan Back Replicator 4: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/replicator-4/x/9599926#/ Buy The Lucent - Painted Death: https://thelucentcomic.com Become a SUPER BOGAN: https://www.youtube.com/user/SignFail/join Follow The Lucent on Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/the-lucent Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mb0053 Follow me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/MichaelBancroft Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucentcomic 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5397926642188288$ $Talking about Talking about Comics with Adam Lawson Follow Adam Lawson on https://x.com/GiftedRebelsCo and https://www.youtube.com/@giftedrebels Back The Lucent: Fractured Mind! https://thelucentcomic.com/products/the-lucent-fractured-mind-prequel-comic-rod-luper-cover-ashcan Buy The Lucent - Painted Death: https://thelucentcomic.com Become a SUPER BOGAN: https://www.youtube.com/user/SignFail/join Follow The Lucent on Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/the-lucent Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelucentcomic Follow me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/MichaelBancroft Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucentcomic 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5397926642188288$ $What can I scramble together before I go live? Back The Lucent: Fractured Mind! https://thelucentcomic.com/products/the-lucent-fractured-mind-prequel-comic-rod-luper-cover-ashcan Back Replicator 4: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/replicator-4/x/9599926#/ Buy The Lucent - Painted Death: https://thelucentcomic.com Become a SUPER BOGAN: https://www.youtube.com/user/SignFail/join Follow The Lucent on Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/the-lucent Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mb0053 Follow me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/MichaelBancroft Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucentcomic 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5397926642188288$

Indie Comic LAUNCH PARTY! The Man with No Strings #2

$When Compromise Kills Principles - Seven to Eternity The God of Whispers has spread an omnipresent paranoia to every corner of the kingdom of Zhal; his spies hide in every hall spreading mistrust and fear. Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a disgraced house, must choose between joining a hopeless order of magical warriors and mercenaries in their desperate bid to free their world of the evil God, or accepting the Gods promise to give Adam everything hes ever dreamed of. All men have surrendered their freedom for fear; now one last free man must choose between the fate of the world and his own hearts desire. Writer Rick Remender re-teams with collaborators Jerome Opeña (Uncanny X-Force, Fear Agent) and Matt Hollingsworth (Tokyo Ghost, Wyches) to take readers on a hard road through the strange and mind-bending fantasy world of Zhal. My name is Michael Bancroft and Im an independent comic book writer and artist. If youre a fan of the indies, or comic books in general, especially creator-owned, European and French-style Bande Desinnée, then please check out my channel. I want to make more original content based on my own work, so if youre interested in this kind of video, please hit like, subscribe, and leave a comment. You can support this channel and help me create my comic by becoming a member here: https://www.youtube.com/user/SignFail/join Back The Lucent: Fractured Mind! https://thelucentcomic.com/products/the-lucent-fractured-mind-prequel-comic-rod-luper-cover-ashcan Buy The Lucent - Painted Death: https://thelucentcomic.com Become a SUPER BOGAN: https://www.youtube.com/user/SignFail/join Follow The Lucent on Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/the-lucent Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelucentcomic Follow me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/MichaelBancroft Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucentcomic Everyone has had moments in their life, whether with friends, family or colleagues, where you’re faced with a similar choice. Go along with what others are doing, against your better judgement, or stand true to yourself, and potentially become an outcast like Zebediah, and his family. The Mud King is known as the God of Whispers. He’s inside so many people’s heads, he can spread any lie he wants, and it becomes the truth. For Zebediah, it’s not just about honor, and his family name, the stakes couldn’t be higher. His son Pete, is deathly ill, and living on the outskirts of society, he’s forced to deal with unscrupulous people. Unable to trade for the medicine they need, they make one last desperate journey to same people who’d refused to stand up for what was right, when the kingdom needed them most. His old order. Now just a shadow of their former glory. Along the way, the parents tell a story to their dying son. And the Goblin King said to his wife, ‘whispers are deadly. Think about what people whisper. Anger, Hatred, secrecy, fear. It’s a story Pete had heard a hundred times, but they repeat it so they never forget what they’re standing against. Sadly, the crumbling order refuses their plea, maybe out of cowardice, or maybe out of shame, and Pete succumbs to his illness. His younger brother Adam, blames his father for their refusal to help them, but his mother reminds him, A reed bends, or it snaps. But once bent, it can never take its former shape. The order hates Zebediah because he makes them remember who they once were, and what they’ve become. When all others have compromised who they are, when you’re the only one left standing for what is right, you’d be a fool not to wonder if you were wrong, but if you listen to that voice inside you, you’ll know. Young Adam’s mother tells him, A reed must grow straight while it’s still green. And once it has it must choose how to weather the hard winds, does it bend, or does it break. Now a father himself, Adam has inherited the same dilemma from his father before him. Pushed beyond the edge of society, out into the wilderness, their family hunted, he himself now, inflicted with the same illness that killed his brother, and with few options left, against everything his father stood for, he travels to the city to speak to the Mud King. Will he finally bend the knee, or will he find a way to remain defiant? Like his mother once told him, it’s the voice deep inside you that lights the way. It always knows the truth. And for me, that’s what I’ve always relied on to help me make difficult decisions in my own life. I follow the truth, as best as I can perceive it. Because the truth is fixed and unwavering, and even though it can be hard, or painful to follow, especially when the whole world seems to want you to believe lies, it’s the only path that will lead you to a moral life. So let the truth be your guide in life, and use it as a shield against deception. Even if that comes at the cost of your comfort, convenience, or like in the case of the Osidis family, much much worse. Because the price you pay for turning away from the truth, is your very soul.$ $MELBOURNE CUP! The Race that Stops the Nation! Pick a Horse & Win! Back The Lucent: Fractured Mind! https://thelucentcomic.com/products/the-lucent-fractured-mind-prequel-comic-rod-luper-cover-ashcan Buy The Lucent - Painted Death: https://thelucentcomic.com Become a SUPER BOGAN: https://www.youtube.com/user/SignFail/join Follow The Lucent on Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/the-lucent Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelucentcomic Follow me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/MichaelBancroft Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucentcomic 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? 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Getting angry expressions in character art right, how much is to far, and when is it not far enough

$Epic Indie Comic Art You Have to See! Dive into the exciting world of **independent comics** with a new **dark fantasy** series from Paul Thayer and WWEs Enzo Amore. This video introduces a fresh take on **new comic books**, featuring a compelling hero on a quest to **escape** the underworld. With stunning art and vibrant colors, this comic is a must-read for fans of unique **comic books** and those interested in the **debut** of an exciting new series. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lethalleopard/lethal-leopard-1 This is for all comic book lovers who want to be a part of something new!!! Also, if your a fan of Ancient Mythology, Pro-Wrestling, Spawn, and Dragon Ball Z, you will be a fan of this, because when we mash it all up into one....you get LETHAL LEOPARD!!! Trapped in the depths of the underworld, Brett Lyons, a half-man, half-Anubis hybrid, will stop at nothing to find his way back home to Earth. Every page of Lethal Leopard #1 explodes with vibrant color, high-octane action, and a world unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Creator & Writer - Eric Arndt Real1 (FKA Enzo Amore) Eric Arndt is a pro-wrestler, rapper, and entertainer who has performed across the globe under WWE, 4th Rope, TNA, and throughout the independent circuit. He now brings his signature intensity and charisma into the world of comic books as the co-creator of Lethal Leopard. Creator & Writer & Editor - Paul Thayer Paul Thayer is the publisher of Visual Vibration and a comic-book writer with credits including Project Naosis #0–6, Crimson Payne (1-Shot), Voltage & Imperium (1-Shot), and Omega 2090 #1–2. He is a steady force on the comic-convention circuit, traveling nationwide to promote the series at events such as New York Comic Con, C2E2, and San Diego Comic-Con. Paul has been featured in Forbes four times, with his most recent spotlight highlighting his appearance at NYCC and the relentless drive and passion that continue to elevate the company to new heights. Artist - Igor Teixeira Igor Teixeira is the lead artist for Rippaverse. He has also contributed standout cover work for Project Naosis Issues 4 and 6. As the artistic anchor of this project, Igor pours his heart and soul into every page, delivering the explosive visuals that make this book truly epic. Colorist - Prasad Rao Prasad Rao has served as the lead colorist on Project Naosis since Issue One, bringing his signature style to Issues 1–7, Omega 2090 Books 1–2, and additional work within DC Comics. His dedication, precision, and vibrant color work make him an essential force in shaping the look and energy of this entire universe. Cover B Artist - Caanan White Caanan White crafted our major exclusive cover for Lethal Leopard #1. With over fifteen years of experience in the comic-book industry, Caanan has brought his dynamic style to publishers such as Rippaverse, Marvel Comics, Deathshroud, and Zenescope. His bold linework and cinematic energy make this exclusive a true standout for the campaign. My name is Michael Bancroft and Im an independent comic book writer and artist. If youre a fan of the indies, or comic books in general, especially European and French-style Bande Desinnée, then please check out my channel. I want to make more original content based on my own work, so if youre interested in this kind of video, please hit like, subscribe, and leave a comment. You can support this channel and help me create my comic by becoming a member here: https://www.youtube.com/user/SignFail/join Back The Lucent: Fractured Mind! https://thelucentcomic.com/products/the-lucent-fractured-mind-prequel-comic-rod-luper-cover-ashcan Buy The Lucent - Painted Death: https://thelucentcomic.com Become a SUPER BOGAN: https://www.youtube.com/user/SignFail/join Follow The Lucent on Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/the-lucent Follow me on X: https://x.com/mb0053 Follow me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/MichaelBancroft Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucentcomic$

Art Share Episode 99 - Inks, Comics, Covers and... Motorboatability?

$New Indie Comic Crowdfund Kickstarter Campaigns! Whats up everyone? Im checking out some really cool campaigns like Relentless Tin Soldier and City of Venus: Dead City. This video is a quick look at some new projects currently on Kickstarter. Its a great look into the world of indie comics and crowdfunding for new comic book adventures. The Relentless Tin Soldier 4 Plus Issues 1-3! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therelentlesstinsold/the-relentless-tin-soldier-4-plus-issues-1-3 City of Venus: Dead City Vol.1 (Collecting issues 1 & 2) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cityofvenus/city-of-venus-dead-city-vol1-collecting-issues-1-and-2 Gangs Of Gods#1-2 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2091591993/gangs-of-gods1?ref=thanks-tweet The Perfection Collection TPB (Perfect 10 issues 1-6) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/genuine-comics/the-perfection-collection-tpb-perfect-10-issues-1-6 Hybrid #1 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/projectnaosis/hybrid-1 Tommy’s Issue 1: Manager’s Special https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/saboteurcomics/tommys Basileus : Book One https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/basileus/basileus-book-one HELWÄR https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505019241/helwar GROKEN 4 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mitografia/groken-4 Back The Lucent: Fractured Mind! https://thelucentcomic.com/products/the-lucent-fractured-mind-prequel-comic-rod-luper-cover-ashcan Back Replicator 4: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/replicator-4/x/9599926#/ Buy The Lucent - Painted Death: https://thelucentcomic.com Become a SUPER BOGAN: https://www.youtube.com/user/SignFail/join Follow The Lucent on Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/the-lucent Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mb0053 Follow me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/MichaelBancroft Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucentcomic$