We all know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but that doesn’t mean we can’t geek out over the best comic book covers 2013 had to offer. From Emma Rios’ richly-detailed style to Chip Zdarsky’s eye-catching minimalism, the diverse artistry below highlights the immense talent found in the comics industry.
Rather than rank varying art styles, we’ve listed the covers in alphabetical order by the artists’ last names.
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Saga #13, Cover Art by Fiona Staples
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Wolverine Max #5, Cover Art by Jock
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Batgirl #22, Cover Art by Alex Garner
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Batman/Superman Vol. 1 #1, Cover Art by Jae Lee
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Batman: Black and White #3, Cover Art by Olly Moss
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Batwoman Vol. 2 #17, Cover Art by J.H. Williams III
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Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #5, Cover Art by Jae Lee
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Fatale #16, Cover Art by Sean Phillips
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FF #9, Cover Art by Mike Allred
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Ghosted Vol. 1, Cover Art by Miroslav Mrva