Monday, November 19, 2007

Wonder Woman #199 - Jeff Jones cover

Wonder Woman #199, 1972 - In a superhero title notorious for bondage covers, Jeff Jones raises the theme to new artistic heights. A masked executioner looks on while our heroine appears chained in a dungeon, perhaps awaiting an outcome. The cover design suffers a little from too much text, but the Jones's masterful use of shadows gives the reader a somber sophistication not often seen in comics. The softness of the rendering also seems to emphasize femininity. This is number 1 of 2 Wonder Woman covers by Jones. See today's posts or more Wonder Woman or Jones issues.
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Jones cover pencils and inks = ****
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