DC Comics Best Covers of the Week 3/22/17

My Forehead is Peeling

Hello again! Many apologies for missing last week, I was away in Florida and could only commit to the essential contributions to Weird Science DC Comics. Meaning, specifically, my reviews. I'm sure there were some swell comic book covers last week, unfortunately there was no Great Arbiter to judge and order them in a group of five! What a shame. Yesterday's spent, so let's focus on the definitively best DC Comics covers for this week!

 

Doom Patrol #5 variant

Farel Dalrymple

This M.C. Escher-esque piece is pretty dense, but still has a lot of motion due to the composition and color. Plus some nice fan-service, for new and old fans of Doom Patrol.

 Batman Beyond #6 variant

Martin Ansin

I haven't been reading Batman Beyond, but this cover makes me wish I had! This image is pretty striking and grotesque, and the muted cover gives it an even eerier appeal.

The Flash #19 variant

 Howard Porter & Hi-Fi

I'm going to tell you something about myself: I love giant spiders. I don't particularly like spiders, indeed I'd say they creep me out a little. But there's something viscerally horrifying about giant spiders that appeals to me. Just the implication of this cover is enticing.

Mother Panic #5

Tommy Lee Edwards

This cover is a clinic on proper use of perspective. You can almost feel the depth below the main character in the pit of your stomach. The rats are an extra touch that makes it feel even more dangerous.

Batgirl #9

Chris Wildgoose

I'm sure some might disagree with my top choice this week, and those people would be wrong. This cover is great in composition and form, but most of all it's incredibly enticing. You just want to know what happens when Batgirl gets busted on a B&E by the Penguin. Of course, this scene actually takes place at the very end of the issue, but by the time you figure that out you've been parted from three bucks.