Tuesday 15 February 2022

THE SINISTER SIX TIMES TWO = THE DEADLY DOZEN... ?

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Two covers, 5 years apart, both illustrating the same story in each case.  Here's a simple question for ya, Crivvies - which one do you prefer - and why?  Ditko and Romita, on the character they were arguably most associated with - it's a tough call!

6 comments:

Rip Jagger said...

I'm a big Ditko fan, but I have to give the nod to "Jazzy" Johnny Romita on this one. His covers were at once coherent and dynamic. "Sturdy" Steve seems a little overwhelmed by the number of folks on his cover. Still a nostalgic dandy though.

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Kid said...

In Ditko's version, Spidey seems to be leisurely lowering himself into the gathering villains (or waiting for them to assemble); whereas in Romita's version, it's all happening and Spidey's right in the thick of it. So I'd say Jazzy Johnny's cover has the edge - though I think I prefer the colouring on Spidey's costume on Sturdy Steve's rendition. I'd like to have seen Stevey using Johnny's layout though.

McSCOTTY said...

Same as Rip. Both artists gave created great and classic covers but Romitas is my favourite...just.

Kid said...

I don't think Ditko's cover is helped by the positioning of that big cover 'blurb' in the corner, McS. I'd say it should've been smaller, but yeah - Romita's version just steals the prize.

Gene Phillips said...

Ditto on Romita. The characters of Sandman, Doc Ock and Mysterio are all much more active in his version, whereas in Ditko’s, poor Mysterio nearly gets lost in the shuffle.

Kid said...

Yeah, Mysterio looks as if he was added in at the last minute.



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