In case you somehow lost your invitation, I’m starting up a regular theme over here at ComicBookMarks. I used to run Friday flashbacks on an old blog of mine where I’d post videos of cheesy old ’80s songs. It’s fun, nostalgic and, well, yeah, it’s fairly easy to stay focused if I have a theme. So in the spirit of keeping me motivated on CBM, I’m starting up Flashback Fridays right here, right now. (Cue Van Halen music…)
I figure I’ll sport some of my favorite comic covers of yesteryear and heck, maybe even tie it into an old cheesy video too if I can!
This week I’m spotlighting the cover to Superman #422 by the way-too-talented-for-his-own-good Brian Bolland. Seriously, I’ve bought many comics solely based on this guy’s cover. And sadly, the bulk of the comics suck, but I kept them anyways because of the covers. Hey, DC, how about putting out a gorgeous coffee table book collecting Bollands artwork?
Anyways, this issue saw Superman turning into a werewolf of sorts. And while I barely remember any details, I do remember thinking this was possibly one of the worst Superman comics I”d ever read in my life. Awful story. Mediocre art. And I really hate Superman to begin with, so that’s saying a lot. But again, you just can’t beat this killer cover. I think the shading and black and white treatment are what really put this one over the top.
Since we’re on the Superman vibe, here’s a non-cheesy (heh) video for you. It’s the Crash Test Dummies singing “Superman’s Song.” I’ve always loved this one for some reason.
Did you read the issue? That is NOT Superman on the cover, but the werewolf wearing Superman’s clothes.
I did read the issue, looong ago. Whenever it first came out. That cover was so awesome I had to buy it. I remember nothing about the story except I thought it was awful at the time. And the interior art was pretty weak.