1994 Comic Images : Previews Cover Cards

"He's Back! But How?"


1994 Comic Images Previews Magazine Covers - Vol. 3 #2 - Superman

Comic Images released promotional trading cards that showcase the covers of Previews, a monthly comic book magazine. The 1994 card series is comprised of twelve 1993 covers, a checklist, and a special card that reprints the November 1989 cover. The card backs contain information about each featured issue.

1994 Comic Images Previews Magazine Covers - Vol. 3 #2 - Superman (Back)

The Superman card reprints the cover of Previews, vol. 3, no. 2, February 1993. The embossed relief cover was also distributed on 9 x 11.5 inch panels. The issue promoted the return of Superman in The Adventures of Superman #500 (June 1993). The Previews cover was created from a drawing by Jerry Ordway, who was departing as writer of the series. According to Previews, fans requested a second printing of the issue.

Superman by Jerry Ordway, Previews, vol. 3, no. 2,  February 1993


A silhouette of Superman is featured in the background of the Sin City variant cover for September 1993. The cover was illustrated by Frank Miller. Additional card series were released by Comic Images and Previews that include Jeff Smith's Bone and illustrations by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt.


1994 Comic Images : Previews Cover Cards
Vol. 3 #1 January 1993 Next Men
Vol. 3 #1 January 1993 Cable
Vol. 3 #2 February 1993 Superman
Vol. 3 #3 March 1993 Bernie Wrightson
Vol. 3 #4 April 1993 Comics' Greatest World
Vol. 3 #5 May 1993 X-Men
Vol. 3 #6 June 1993 Batman
Vol. 3 #8 July 1993 WildC.A.T.s
Vol. 3 #9 September 1993 Sin City
Vol. 3 #9 September 1993 Marvels
Vol. 3 #10 October 1993 Radioactive Man, Bartman
Vol. 3 #11 November 1993 Rune
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Vol. 1 #123 November 1989 Miracleman