With G-Man Comics coming up on their monumental achievement of 100th issues published, I’d like to congratulate the founders, Rik Offenberger, Jim Burrows, and Eric N. Bennett, along with all the writers, artists, and, of course, the fans who have helped G-Man Comics reach the 100 issues milestone. Throughout the 100 issues, there have been plenty of epic homage covers. With Rik’s help, I’ve compiled a list of all the G-MAN Comics homage variant covers so far.
As I was writing this, I learned of the passing of the legendary Gerry Conway. His work has been part of my life for most of my life. Still amazes me that he was writing for Marvel at age 19 and created The Punisher then. I was inspired by Gerry to write stories and will forever be grateful to have met him and to have read his works. It’s fitting that the first homage cover in this article is The Amazing Spider-Man #129. RIP Gerry Conway.
“Simon N. Kirby: The Agent #3” cover by Gilbert Monsanto/ Homage to Gil Kane’s “The Amazing Spider-Man 129” (best comic cover of all time). Featuring the first appearance of the Punisher.
“Taranis The Thunderlord #3” cover by Luis Rivera/ Homage to Thor #373, whose main cover art was done by Walt Simonson, and the Marvel 25th Anniversary border designed by John Romita Sr. As a kid, I tried to collect all the Marvel 25th Anniversary border covers. I believe the hardest one to find is the Care Bears book.
This is a cover of “Simon N. Kirby; The Agent #1,” which was illustrated by Gilbert Monsanto/ Homage to “Action Comics #1” by Joe Shuster
“Simon N. Kirby, The Agent #5” cover by Gilbert Monsanto/ Homage to “Daredevil #43” by the dynamic duo of Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.
“Simon N. Kirby: The Agent #2” cover by Gilbert Monsanto/ Homage to “Pep Comics #36” cover artist is Bob Montana.
“Global G-Men #2” comic book cover art by Gilbert Monsanto. / Homage to “Giant-Size X-Men #1” The cover art was created by Gil Kane, Glynis Oliver, and Dave Cockrum.
“Global G-Men #1” cover by Gilbert Monsanto/ Homage to John Byrne’s “Alpha Flight #1.”
“Taranis the Thunderlord #6” cover by Gilbert Monsanto/ Homage to Walter Simonson’s very unique cover of “The Mighty Thor #337”, which is the first appearance of Beta Ray Bill.
“Taranis the Thunderlord #4” cover by Luis Rivera/ Homage to “Godwheel #3”, with cover art by George Pérez.
“G-Men United #2” cover by Fish Lee/ Homage to the iconic “The Flash #123, which features the story “Flash of Two Worlds.”
“G-Men United #6” cover by Gilbert Monsanto/ Homage to “Youngblood #1” illustrated by Rob Liefeld.
“Simon N. Kirby: The Agent #7” cover by Joshua 1:19 Holley / Homage to “Captain Canuck: Summer Special #1” Canada Day edition cover by Claude St. Aubin.
“First Guard #2” cover by Gilbert Monsanto / Homage to the cover of “Uncanny X-Men #100″cover artwork created by Dave Cockrum, featuring the “all-new” X-Men battling the original X-Men team.
“Simon N. Kirby, The Agent #7″ artwork by Gilbert Monsanto/ Homage to a classic John Byrne’s “Superman #
8.”
“Sgt. Flag #1” cover designed by Steven Butler/ Homage to “The Punisher #1” (1986) cover by Mike Zeck.
“Sgt. Flag #2” cover by Steven Butler/ Homage to “Bill Black’s Fun Comics #4” featuring Captain Paragon and cover art by Pat Broderick and Bill Black.
“Sgt. Flag #1” cover Gilbert Monsanto/ Homage to Rob Liefeld’s New Mutants #87 (look up Avengers #145)
“G-Men United #2″ cover art was created by artist Steven Butler/ Homage to “The Man of Steel #3” cover by John Byrne and Dick Giordano.
“Simon N. Kirby: The Agent #5” cover by Steven Butler /Homage to Captain America #230 by Sal Buscema.
“Invictus: Outrage! #3” cover by Gilbert Monsanto/ Homage to “The Man of Steel #1” (1986) by John Byrne.
“Taranis the Thunderlord #1” cover by Ron Frenz/ Homage to himself, how cool, of his cover to “The Mighty Thor #457.”
Since this article is in honor of G-Man Comics’ upcoming 100th comic issue wanted to end with an homage to the 100th issue. “Simon N. Kirby: The Agent #10″ cover by Gilbert Monsanto / Homage to”The Amazing Spider-Man #100”, a significant 100th-anniversary issue originally published by Marvel Comics in September 1971. The iconic cover art was created by artist John Romita Sr. and is titled “The Spider or the Man?”
These homages by G-Man Comics are all creative and the artist did a great job honoring the original cover. Can’t wait to see the next homages G-Man Comics have for us. Until next time Happy Hunting!
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