25 Greatest Animated Comic Book Covers

Comic covers are meant to get their message across in a single striking image, with the implication of movement provided only by the reader's imagination. We see the single frozen moment; our brain tells the story. Yet some talented digital artists have discovered that there's some fun to be had in animating these images and providing just a little more movement to the moment. We've collected some of our favorite examples of animated comic covers from the past few years, from an endlessly recursive Batman to a lolling Hobbes; from a struggling Spider-Man to a spinning Justice League. The animations were created by Kerry Callen, ABVH, Brad Backofen, and Jim Groom. Visit their sites to see more of their work.

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Batman Incorporated #13

Action Comics #1

Amazing Adventures #4

Batman Vol. 2 #6

Batman and Robin Vol. 2 #15

Hellblazer Vol. 1 #288

The Days are Just Packed: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Vol 2 #4

Daredevil Vol. 3 #27

Detective Comics Vol. 1 #880

Fantastic Four #51

Batman #15

Batman Vol. 3: Death of the Family TP

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #29

Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4

Sandman Omnibus Vol. 1

Amazing Spider-Man #33

The Walking Dead #100

Young Avengers #4

Hawkeye #8

Daredevil Vol. 3 #7

The Incredible Hulk #315

Justice League of America #6

Superman #1

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns TP