Anyone who knows me knows I’m a sucker for Amanda Conner‘s art. So when I asked big-time comic folk for their fave Nick Cardy covers yesterday, I included Amanda. Didn’t hear back until today. She had a great reason: She couldn’t pick just one. Or even two. Read on. — Dan
I know I’m coming in a little late on this, but I believe you’ve just asked me one of the toughest questions on Earth! I’m a really terrible decision maker as it is, soooo …
The bad-ass chick in me loves Superman #261, with the imperious Star Sapphire getting her hot pink boot smooched by a groveling Superman, and Wonder Woman #206, with WW going toe-to-toe with Nubia, chains and swords and all.
Feb. 1973
July 1973
The silly, goofy person in me loves Aquaman #16, because, sure, THAT’S what a space-alien chick would do — primp her stripedy-purple tube- hair … and of course, Superman #281, because who WOULDN’T love a big, hairy-chested guy with a Speedo and a porn-‘stache. In thigh high boots, no less!
Aug. 1964
Nov. 1974
My inner 13-year-old boy loves Wonder Woman #205.
April 1973
But for visual stunning-ness and awesome design, I’d have to go with Teen Titans #26, and Aquaman #42. I LOVE the way he worked the title into the art on that one.
April 1970
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I’d be remiss if I didn’t point out this little gem from Amanda … — Dan
Feb. 2010
