
This cover showcases an iconic battle between Hulk and Wolverine, one of the most chilling covers ever produced. Their enmity, which started in The Incredible Hulk #180, has been marked by hostility and frequent brawls. This cover effectively conveys the intense animosity between them, and it looks fantastic. Wolverine’s scowl reveals pure malice, while Hulk’s reflection as he roars, powerful enough to break windows, hints at the ferocity of their upcoming fight. The cover does a great job utilizing both characters to express its message, and many Wolverine series have paid tribute to this image in some way. I suspect that most characters capable of such reflective imagery have used it in a cover. In fact, IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #22 employed a similar technique with the Shredder and Casey Jones, and it was even featured in the Deadpool and Wolverine film. If that’s not a nod to their history, I don’t know what is.