Swipe File Archives

Separated At Birth: Vampirella vs Carmilla
I mean, not 'the creeps' at all… And for comparison, here's a Pepe Gonzalez house advertisement in the Spanish publication Dossier Negro! G!, featuring Vampirella… Separated At Birth used to be called Swipe File, in which we presented two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, coincidences,[...]
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Gallagher also did a run of covers on the Chapterhouse comic book Captain Canuck, that received considerable praise and attention. But was he up to his old tricks? Take this cover to Captain Canuck #1…   It looks like he was using a flipped version of this Sideshow Collectibles 6 inch poseable figure, released alongside Captain America: Civil[...]
Separated at Birth: Lucca Comics 2019 Poster by Barbara Baldi
The poster for the October/November show has been released by graphic novelist Barbara Baldi and it looks a little familiar to some. Not just the image of the Teatro del Giglio behind it… But also a certain robotic arm… Baldi does have form in this regard… Separated at Birth used to be called Swipe File, in which we presented two[...]
Separated At Birth: Francesco Mattina's Batman
Does it make it any better if it's a statue rather than another person's painting? Separated At Birth used to be called Swipe File, in which we presented 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 trusted you, the[...]
Separated At Birth: Is Namor A Sub Mariner or a Dom Mariner?
This includes  'Precision Crafted Gear Made With Pride' and they guarantee that all their products are 'Made in the U.S.A.' Such as this penis ring. Currently on sale through eBay for $17. But does their logo look a little familiar? We think so. Namor… we know that John Byrne reinvented you as a businessman, but is this really where you[...]
Separated At Birth: Clayton Crain and Andrew Wildman's Venom and Carnage
From Clayton… …and from Andrew. Want to vote on it?   Separated At Birth used to be called Swipe File, in which we presented 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 trusted you, the reader, to make that judgment yourself[...]
Separated At Birth – Francesco Mattina's Deathstroke and Ben Oliver's Lobo
We ran quite a few over here. But, with the new DC Comics solicitations, there have been more. Here is a Ben Oliver cover from 2015, for Lobo #4. And this is the recently solicited cover to Deathstroke #42 by Francesco Mattina. What do you reckon? Separated At Birth used to be called Swipe File, in which we presented two[...]
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Here's the latest for Female Furies #1… Anyone recognise it? Separated At Birth used to be called Swipe File, in which we presented 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 trusted you, the reader, to make that judgment yourself[...]
Doctor Strange #6 Gets a Marvel Knights Variant by Chris Bachalo
But it does beg the question: could Doctor Strange be part of Marvel's potential plans for a new Marvel Knights imprint following the reimagined mini-series led by superstar writer Donny Cates? (side note: for a rewarding read, check out Kate Willaert's look at the history of Jim Lee and Joe Quesada related to the original Marvel[...]
Separated at Birth: Rob Liefeld's Pouch and Kyle Willis' Pouches?
' Well, it appears that whether or not Rob remembers seeing Kyle's version, Kyle does have Rob's blessing to publish, without copyright concerns… Separated At Birth used to be called Swipe File, in which we presented two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, coincidences, or works[...]
Separated At Birth: Frank A Kadar's Thing Vs Tejay Henson's Thing
And here is Tejay's more recent print. What do you think? Look to the lines under his nose and the placement of his fist… Separated at Birth used to be called Swipe File, in which we presented two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages, parodies, ironic appropriations, coincidences,[...]
Separated At Birth – Mad Max and Ninja-K
Part man, part machine, and bound together with the most extreme technological enhancements that the 1980s have to offer, NINJA-H is faster, stronger, and deadlier than any who have come before… Separated at Birth used to be called Swipe File, in which we presented two or more images that resemble each other to some degree[...]
suicide squad
Suicide Squad #37, out this week, with a cover by Jorge Jimenez. And Heroes For Hire #5 from 11 years ago, by Billy Tucci. Separated at birth? Or strangled at birth? Separated at Birth used to be called Swipe File, in which we presented two or more images that resemble each other to some degree They may be homages,[...]
Astonishing Ant-Man red hood
Even the bad guys need a little help, and with the Henched app you can find the perfect evil boss for you! Just don't be surprised if Red Hood and the Outlaws show up to your budding henchmen convention and stop your dreams dead in their tracks. On sale MARCH 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99[...]
Separated At Birth: Mister Miracle #5 and Hawkeye
But if Scott Free truly is infected by Darkseid, as Orion says, you can bet some dark force will intervene-only to what end? MATURE READERS In Shops: Dec 13, 2017 SRP: $3.99 As Philip Larkin asked "Where can we live but days? Ah, solving that question Brings the priest and the doctor In their long coats Running over[...]
magneto
Have at it… Separated At Birth used to be called Swipe File, in which we presented 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 trusted you, the reader, to make that judgment yourself If you were are unable to[...]
red skull
And everything gets a little Halloween makeover, too. Such as purple vampires… Orange scarecrows… And Red… Skulls? Sadly, this is not an official Marvel licensed product. But for Marvel fans, could it be a collectible in its own right as a result? * * * * * In Swipe File, we present two or more images that resemble each other to some[...]