Swipe File Archives

Swipe File: Rob Liefeld, Marv Wolfman And George Perez
So how close was Deathstroke's origin in Deathstroke issue zero, to the original in Tales Of Teen Titans 43? Very, it seems… In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, coincidences or works of[...]
Swipe File: Eaglemoss Marvel Figurine And Deviant Art
If I'm going to showcase work of a deeply personal nature, do I want to run the risk that these works will be stolen and plagiarized? That would really hurt me. Maybe I'm feeling excessively vulnerable. Maybe… I'm sure Eaglemoss will be in touch though. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other[...]
Swipe File: Greg Land's Iron Man #1
It's rare that one gets to run a swipe file quite so quickly But yesterday Marvel released three pages of artwork from the new Kieron Gillen/Greg Land Iron Man comic And because it's Greg Land… well… it was worth checking, at least.      In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each[...]
Swipe File: Doctor Who Season 7 And… Chronos?
If they're looking at the Big Bang, they're going to watch it from the front row."" "They'll be gone for a year — which will only be four minutes in regular Earth time — and while there will be continuing plot threads, each issue will be a new adventure and new situation." In Swipe File we present[...]
Swipe File: Bravest Warriors And 52
On the left, Malachi Ward's cover to Bravest Warriors #2 on the left, JG Jones cover to 52 #46 on the right. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader,[...]
Swipe File: Justice League And Justice League
On the right, the cover to Justice League #2. Looks like someone will be putting another dollar into Dan DiDio's No New Ideas Jar. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the[...]
Swipe File: Dredd Vs Cable
On the right, the new poster for Dredd courtesy of JoBlo. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader, to make that judgment yourself.?* If you are unable to do[...]
Swipe File: Peter Cullen And Barack Obama
RIPT Apparel put out a t-shirt design by artist Ninjaink titled Voice of a Generation featuring  Optimus Prime voiceover, Peter Cullen, pulling the Superman pose. But was it really Superman who was being referenced here? Remember this pic from Alex Ross? Could be! In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree[...]
Swipe File: Captain Marvel And Rosie The Riveter
The poster from the forties was linked to the song, the character and the feminist movement in the eighties. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader, to make that[...]
Swipe File: Rob Liefeld And Frank Miller
It's nice to see that tradition continue… In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader, to make that judgment yourself.  If you are unable to do so, please return your[...]
Swipe File: Midtown Comics Vs Secret Stash
Here's an ad from Midtown Comics from a while ago [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6juw273IT2o&lc[/youtube] And here's the new ad made for Jay And Bob's Secret Stash as seen on AMC's Comic Book Men [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN2RZNMwk04[/youtube] In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree[...]
Separated At Birth: Pandora And Zealot
From Justice League #6, on sale today. Pandora, drawn by Carlos D'Anda but created by Jim Lee. And Zealot from WildCATS, by Jim Lee, also created by Jim
Swipe File – Wonder Woman And The Jaws Of Death
Or some dental work. But not any time soon. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader, to make that judgment yourself.  If you are unable to do so, please return[...]
Swipe File: Wonder Run Princess
I hope Warner lawyers don't see it and then jump into a time machine. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader, to make that judgment yourself.  If you are[...]
A Swipe File Gallery Special
– Phil Hester, Twitter. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, jokes, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader, to make that judgment yourself If you are unable to do so, please return your eyes to[...]
Swipe File: A Ruse By Any Other Name
From originalmexicanlobbycards on eBay for the listing of a new original piece, ATTACK TO THE ZOMBIE'S TOMB ORIGINAL HORROR PAINTING. ALL MY ITEMS ARE 100%  original period, I guarantee that these are not REPRODUCTIONS, COPIES OR RECENT PRINTS I JUST SELL 100%  ORIGINAL ITEMS.   And then from Butch Guice for Marvel a wee while ago..   In Swipe File we present[...]
Swipe File: Zuda And Oni Press
The other is the brand spanking new logo from Oni Press.   Note the sharp libe of the speech balloon, the face focus, the website… if only Zuda had included a pun in the logo as well…? Too much of a reach? In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree[...]
Swipe File: Wolverine And BHEAD
  In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, jokes, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader, to make that judgment yourself If you are unable to do so, please return your eyes to their maker before[...]
Swipe File: Alex Ross And Fandom Rising
But tht pose looks rather familiar, let's take a closer look… Yes, very familiar indeed. Say, did Alex Ross get paid a design fee, maybe? What do you think? In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, jokes, coincidences or works of the[...]
Swipe File: Last Resort And The Silent Service
During its first mission, the submarine's captain declare it an independent state, named Yamato. So even if there is no causal connection, if Last Resort is a hit, expect the rest of The Silent Service to be translated and published in the USA… In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to[...]
Swipe File: David Aja And Mean Internet People
A rather popular one if this level of swiping is indicitive on clothing and stickers… tweeted online.   Thankfully, David Aja was there to cough a couple of times on Twitter and they suddenly disappeared… he tweeted; Great! At last I 've been swiped! http://bit.ly/sJaS7T and http://bit.ly/tg2XiG Thanks @MrGalaxia! Now I can say I'm a real artist! In Swipe[...]
Swipe File: America's Got Powers, Wildguard, Idolized And… Superboy?
The Avengers did it, Justice League International did it and Who Wants To Be A Superhero actually did it on the television, but there's precedent for using the three judges format and the In or Out button format of America's Got Talent from quite some time ago. See? Jim Shooter Otto Binder invented everything! In Swipe File we[...]
Swipe File: Greg Rucka And Steve Niles
This is Greg Rucka, sporting the classic Rucka look. And this is Steve Niles after a recent haircut. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, jokes, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader, to make that judgment[...]
Swipe File: Ultimates 2 Vs Natalie Imbruglia
Hello Ultimate Wasp… and Natalie Imbruglia. That's torn it. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, jokes, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader, to make that judgment yourself If you are unable to do so, please[...]
Swipe File: X-Men Vs X-Mas Downton Abbey
Jackman Vs Bonneville, who would win? Wolverine has the claws, but the Lord has the class envy. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, jokes, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader, to make that judgment[...]
Swipe File: Body Bags And Kick Ass
Clownface and Panda from Body Bags from Jason Pearson – a father and underage daughter killing team, 1996, Dark Horse Comics. Big Daddy and Hit Girl from Kick Ass by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr – a father and underage daughter killing team, 2008, Marvel Comics. In Swipe File we present two or more images that[...]
Swipe File: X-Men Legacy And Reddit
the From a recent issue of X-Men Legacy #256 by Mike Carey and Steve Kurth, courtesy of Reddit. And the voting system on Reddit. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, jokes, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the[...]
Swipe File: Lady Mechanika Vs Kato
Her look I styled after an amazing Steampunk designer and Model named Kato. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, jokes, coincidences or works of the lightbox We trust you, the reader, to make that judgment yourself If you are[...]
Swipe File: The Comic With The Dragon Tattoo
This is the cover to No Place Like Home, coming from Image Comics next year by Angelo Tirotto and Richard Jordan. And this is the cover to W Magazine… If only Rooney Mara had rememembered to wear her Wonderbra as well. In Swipe File we present two or more images that resemble each other [...]