Secret Wars #8 facsimile edition COVER by Mico Suayan, 2024
Artist: Mico Suayan (All)
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DescriptionA gorgeous cover by the great Mico Suayan.It's a beautiful homage to the original Secret Wars #8 cover, but Mico made a very cool artistic choice to make half of Spidey's costume the classic red & blue and the other half the new black symbiote costume. Plus I like that Spidey is standing tall and dominates the cover image more than in the original. The flames and smoke in the background are very effective as well, making for a more apocalyptic setting. Most of the background characters are the same, though Mico had some fun with the poses and some character replacements. Most notably he substituted Wolverine for Hawkeye as the running figure on the far right (Hawkeye is still there ... just to the left of the Hulk). Mico also seems to have replaced the Enchantress with the Invisible Woman between Spidey's legs. And of course he infused the image with his awesome distinctive artistic style. This one took me a while to pull the trigger on, but I'm so glad Jiggy had patience with me, cuz I can't imagine not having it in my collection now. Thanks for looking! Social/Sharing |
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Kavi H 
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 2/10/2025
Ok I'm jealous of this one, super cool! I'd much prefer an homage for a facsimile cover reprinting a key issue comic than a 1 to 1 cover recreation or re-use of the original comic's cover and this is a great example of that scenario! Mico's cover work is so impressive to behold in person, awesome pickup / congrats Paul!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/10/2025
Like Kavi mentions up above, I also much prefer re-interpretations over line for line recreations. The Zeck pose is far more dynamic, but like you, Pauly, I like that he takes up so much more of the cover and what's more is that on Mico's version, rather than using dynamism to show Spidey's surprise, his pose is more contemplative as he tries to figure out what's happening to him. Also, I don't know if anyone noticed, but I love that Spidey's pose is very reminiscent of Hamlet, holding Yorick's skull. Alas, poor Yorick! Kudos, man, beautiful cover all around!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
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1 - Posted on 2/11/2025
Mico does amazing things with his tones!! This is an incredible cover! Congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/11/2025
Super tight artistry by Mico! It elevates the cover and its impact as Zeck and Beatty never got the time to do it this tight when they created the original.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 2/11/2025
Excellent idea by the artist superbly executed!!!
great pick-up!!!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 2/11/2025
Oh wow, that's all kinds of gorgeous, and the perfect addition to the Spiderversity! Very haPPy for you! Congrats!!
Alberto Gonzalez
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/11/2025
Mico does incredible work, and this is a stunning cover!! He added so much detail in the background!! Wow!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/17/2025
We immediately know the homage but look at all that tonal rendering...wow. Must be even better in person, too. AND you got OG and half black costumed Spidey?! Love it, Paul, congrats!
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