Summary
DC Comics is celebrating one of their best artists while also showcasing some of theJustice League’smost iconic costumes. Nicola Scott is best known for her “Class Photo” art covers of characters and their most iconic outfits side-by-side. DC first commissioned Scott to create one for Superman’s 80th anniversary six years ago, the success of which allowed her to subsequently develop the “Class Photo” series.
In an Instagram post, Scott announced that her covers areset to be republished, along with a new series of “Through the Ages” variant.In her post, the artist unveiled covers featuring Zatanna, Black Canary, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Green Lanterns, and Nightwing.
As Nicola Scott noted in her post, this is more than the culmination of years of artistic work and dedication; it is just the next step in what is shaping up to bea legendary run at DC.
Wonder Woman’s Most Iconic Costumes Assemble in 80th Anniversary Art
Wonder Woman’s iconic outfits come together in one stunning piece of art from Nicola Scott and Annette Kwok celebrating the hero’s 80th anniversary.
Nicola Scott Highlights The Greatest Justice League Costumes “Through The Ages”
Artist Annouces 12 New Variant Covers
“Through the Ages” is the next great extension of the artistic partnership between [Nicola Scott] and [DC Comics.]
According to Nicola Scott, this is the first time inher tenure with DCthat she has had the chance to draw Zatanna. That alone makes the release of her new “Through the Ages” exciting. Even more than that, however, thereaders who have responded enthusiastically to Scott’s covers over the past several years will be thrilled that she is being given further opportunity to shineas one of the company’s superstar artists. These “Artist Spotlight Variant Covers” not only look amazing, but they indicate the elevation of a notable talent.
“Through the Ages” will run across DC’s top titles. As announced by DC:
The full list of DC’s Nicola Scott Artist Spotlight Variant Covers coming in September:
Wonder Woman#13 - On Sale 8/25
Zatanna: Bring Down The House#4 - On Sale 9/1
As Nicola Scott detailed in her Instagram, DC first commissioned her to produce a retailer cover for Superman’s 80th anniversary, as an exclusive for Kings Comics in Sydney, Australia. The immensely positive fan response to her design for the variant was enough for DC to continue commissioning Scott, allowing her opportunities to pen similar covers for other DC superheroes over the years. According to DC’s press release:
The artwork for three of September’s Nicola Scott Artist Spotlight Variant covers exclusively debuted with Kings Comics, winner of the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award and Australia’s most well-known comic book and pop culture specialty store. These “Through The Ages” covers first appeared onAction Comics #1000,Detective Comics #1000, andWonder Woman #750and will now be included in this new Artist Spotlight series. Scott then turned her attention to DC’s Green Lantern Corps for aGreen Lantern 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular#1 variant cover featuring the Green Lantern Corps from the 1940s onwards, showcasing John Stewart, Alan Scott, Hal Jordan,Abin Sur, Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner, Simon Baz, Keli “Teen Lantern” Quintela, Sinestro, and Jessica Cruz. Scott’sNightwingcover has never been published but was made a fan-favorite image online by cheekily showcasing Dick Grayson’s evolution from Robin to Nightwing in DC’s comics.
Now, “Through the Ages” is the next great extension of the artistic partnership between her and the company.
Nicola Scott’s “Spotlight Variants” Celebrate Some Of DC’s Most Beloved Designs
“Through The Ages” Covers On Sale August 11 Through September 1
On top of being awed by Nicola Scott’s jaw-dropping designs and excited for DC’s upcoming releases,readers can also see on display the overlooked evolution of some of DC’s best characters.
Perhaps Nicola Scott’s most iconic contribution to DC Comics so far have been her Nicola Scott’s Nightwing designs –specifically those surrounding his butt, which have arguably helped the character reachthe sex symbol status he has today. In that regard alone,Nicola Scott’s importance and impact on comic book culture is undeniable, and this new “Through the Years” series solidifies that.As DC put it:
Spotlighting solo characters in their various costumes from multiple decades of publication, and “Class Photo” looks where multiple Super Heroes have worn the mantle, all-star artist Nicola Scott delivers the history and evolution of DC’s Super Heroes with each bespoke cover.
From the covers released so far, these variants place an emphasis on showcasing how distinguished Scott’s designs, concept, and art style are.
Each of Scott’s character re-designs reflects a significant time for each hero, where their personalities evolved alongside each costume change. Some character growth is more overt, like Robin’s growth into Nightwing, while others – such as Zatanna’s – showcase the subtle changes she’s made year-to-year.
This series is just as much a showcase of Nicola Scott’s skills as an artist as it is a showcase of DC’s upcoming releases. On top of being awed by Nicola Scott’s jaw-dropping designs and excited for “more to come”,readers can also see on display the overlooked evolution of some of DC’s best characters. As readers get excited for these formerJustice Leaguemember’s August and September releases, they can also reflect on the steady growth each character achieved along their respective journeys.
