The phrase "Never judge a book by its cover" is not only true, but also a complete impossibility. We all do it, though it's taboo to mention it. However, judging comic books by their covers isn't wrong. It's a necessity.
A cover on a comic book is typically the first thing a reader will see, the first thing to engage the reader. The cover must draw in the reader's interest, be something eye-catching enough to grab your attention, but good enough to hold it. Typically, the cover will feature characters in the comic. The older covers will usually depict a scene from the books, but in more recent...
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