The Funko Pop! comic cover series is a new and exciting addition to the always growing Funko collection. It features a new hard case exterior, with a background recreation of classic comic book cover's and a unique Pop! figure inside. These fantastic display pieces also include pre-drilled holes to assist in displaying these items on a wall. The focus of this series is to highlight some of the best and most iconic artwork from some of the most well-known comics throughout the years, while simultaneously retaining the novelty of a Pop! Vinyl. We have compiled a list of some of our favourite's that have been released so far.
Avengers Issue #57 Vision
Avengers Issue #57 is one of the most recognisable comic covers of all time, featuring a bold and daring red colour scheme and an absolutely brilliant introduction to a new staple character of the series, The Vision. The writer for this issue was Roy Thomas, featuring the amazing artwork of John Buscema, released on August 8th of 1968. The cover was so well-loved that an homage to the artwork was made for West-Coast Avengers #45, depicting White-Vision. The Pop! featured in this product is a reacreation of The Vision on the cover, with the figure coloured in the same striking red, placed in the same pose, with his cape flowing behind him, characterising The Vision as a force to be reckoned with.
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Batman Issue #1
What a way to comemorate one of the most well known heroes in comics! The Batman issue #1 Pop Vinyl comic cover features a crisp and colourfull recreation of the first Batman solo comic, alongside a gorgeous Pop! figure of Batman in the original blue and grey suit. Being released in 1940, Batman 1 includes not only the first appearance of Batman in a solo series, but also the first appearance of two of the most iconic batman characters, The Joker and Catwoman. Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson are responsible for this bold and bright cover art, with the writer credited as Bill Finger, all prolific names in the comic book world.
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Spider-Man Amazing Fantasy #15
Being one, if not the most popular characters in comics, there was no doubt that Spider-Man's first appearance was going to be given the Pop! Vinyl comic cover treatment. Amazing Fantasy #15 was released in 1962, written by Stan Lee with artwork from Steve Ditko. This was not only the first appearance of the Amazing Spider-Man, but also the first mention of the ever quoted line "With great power, there must also come great responsibility!". The included Pop! in this display piece shows Spider-Man with his webbed under-arms, as depicted on the front cover, alongside the web hes holding in his hand, truly a piece collecters must have!
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Avengers Issue #227 Captain Marvel Monica Rambeau
One of the coolest covers on this list so far, Avengers #227 was released on october 8th 1982, written by Roger Stern, with artwork done by Sal Buscema and Brett Breeding. This comic is most famous for featuring Monica Rambeau joining up with the Avengers, becoming the first black female Avenger. Funko has done a great job with this figure, really capturing the colours of the costume in the Pop!
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Thor Journey Into Mystey Issue #83 and #89
The Thor Journey into mystery Pop! comic cover showcases the original depiction of Thor in the marvel comics, aswell as a design more reminiscent of todays depiction of Thor in both the movies and comics. Journey into Mystery Issue 83 was released on August 1st 1962 and featured the first appearance of Marvel's version of Thor, previously an alter-ego of Dr Donald Blake. The figure included in the display case is truly one of the most unique, depicting the original Thor costume for the first time in a Funko Pop!. As for Journey into Mystery #89, Donald blake is revealed to have always been Thor, a huge revelation in the series. This Pop! product also contains a unique figure from the cover art work, however this figure more closely resembles todays depictions of Thor.
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Black Panther Issue #7
Black panther issue #7 was a great choice for the comic cover series, not only showing the charm of the original Black Panther comics, but also bringing us a rendition of the character we are all familiar with. The Black Panther solo series began in 1977, following the characters debut in the Jungle Action series that began in 1972. The legendary Jack Kirby was responsible for this beautiful and iconic cover art that Funko has done their best to emulate in Pop! Vinyl figure form.
Batman Issue #423
Batman issue #423 is one of those must have comics for collecters, featuring some of the best art work from Todd McFarlane. McFarlane himself even chose to base this cover art of the spawn series issue #230. The gothic gargoyle appearance of Batman in this cover art is a great representation of the character, really focusing Bruce Waynes intent of inspiring fear in the criminals of Gotham city. The Pop! itself does a fantastic job of adapting the cover art into the classic cutesy style of Funko's products.
Vision and Scarlet Witch #1
This product is actually based on the second Vision and Scarlet Witch series, releasing in 1985, with the original releasing in 1982. The story for this series released alongside the story of the West Coast Avengers that was running at the same time, seeing the Scarlet Witch becoming magically pregnant with her twins, as seen in the WandaVision TV show, with the 12 issue limited series being more family and drama centric than most other series at the time. The Pop! displayed alongside the re-print cover is a rendition of the Scarlet Witch herself, with a great recreation of her colour skeem from thge series.
Action Comics Issue #1
This is the Holy Grail of comic collectibles, all collectors would be ecstatic to get their hands on, making it impossible for Funko to forgo making a comic cover series based on this awesome comic. Being published originally in 1938, the comic is now over 80 years old, with an estimation of between 50 and 100 of the initial printing remaining today. Action comics issue #1 is accepted as the most influencial comic ever printed among many comic fans, basically being responsible for the birth of the super hero genre in popular culture. Funko has done a great job with their Pop! Vinyl re-creation of the iconic cover art, showcasing Superman in his original get-up, this simply is a must have for any collection.
Venom: Lethal Protector #1
Venom's first ever solo series makes a great addition to the series with issue 1. The original comic was released in january of 1993, following the progression of Venom from Spidey's best villian to one of the most beloved anti-heroes in comics. This series served as the inspiration for the Venom movie released by Sony, with the comic being the first source of Eddy Brock's back-story before becoming Venom.
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