Jim Lee shows off his penciled cover for the Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Special on Friday The 13th

It's a quiet Friday The 13th and not much has been festive due to concerns over the corona virus, but artist and DC publisher Jim Lee took to Facebook and his social media pages to spread a little festive anticipation for fans of Batman and Joker, as the Clown Prince of Crime's 80th Anniversary is this year and Lee has drawn his variant cover piece for the "Joker 80th Anniversary 100=Page Super Special". As you can see above, the cover pays homage to the 1970's, with the Jester of Mayhem leading the pack of Batman rogues that include Catwoman, Two-Face, The Riddler, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Ra's Al Ghul, and Man-Bat.

The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Special issue is scheduled to be released this April 29th worldwide.

DC Comics: Joe Madureira's Justice League Rebirth #1 Variant Revealed

Hitting stores this July and already looking like one of those covers you just can't miss out on, DC Comics and artist Joe Madureira have released the latter's variant cover take on "Justice League: Rebirth #1" - which features the trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman as they stand ready and united to battle whatever evil comes their way! Check out more via Joe Mad's Twitter here and details on the issue via Comic Book.com.

Justice League: Rebirth #1 hits stores on July 6!

Jim Lee presents Scott Williams' variant cover take on "Dark Knight III: The Master Race"

With the release date coming up to one of the most hyped up sequels of this year, Jim Lee's official Facebook page has shared the first look at Scott Williams' stellar looking variant cover to "Dark Knight III: The Master Race" - the final chapter to the epic Dark Knight Returns saga by Frank Miller.

Drawn in a style reminiscent of Lee's work and showing that his work as the artist's long time collaborator and inker paid off, Williams' take shows of Batman and Carrie Kelly's Robin as they soar through the rooftops of Gotham City, in a piece that is a direct nod to 1986's "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns". It is one of SEVERAL variant covers for the new Batman story, set in a future where Batman has come out of retirement to once again make a stand and fight for justice.

The first issue of Dark Knight III: The Master Race hits on November 25th.

Alex Ross' 75th Anniversary cover to "Superior Iron Man" looks stunning

In what is certainly a nice way to pay tribute to one of the most recognizable superheroes in this day and age, comic book superstar artist extraordinaire Alex Ross has painted a grand variant cover to "Superior Iron Man #1", which signals a new direction for Tony Stark following the events of Avengers & X-Men: Axis.

As featured in Comic Book.com's exclusive look at some of Marvel's November solicitations, here is Ross's epic looking cover, featuring Iron Man's beginnings, his early armors, and time with the Avengers, with the Red & Gold armor prominently in the center of it all!

While it certainly will be a new kind of Iron Man popping out of that series, his legacy will remain a part of the hero/ billionaire/ genius/ playboy/ industrialist that he is. And looking back at his evolution this stellar cover pays tribute to 75 years of Marvel history and ol' shellhead nicely.

Check out more covers and other sneak peeks at the source post at Comic Book.com!

SDCC '14: Spider-Verse Panel ongoing; Giuseppe Camuncoli cover revealed

With the seeds of Spider-Verse officially planted with the release of this week's The Amazing Spider-Man #4, which also features the new character of Silk finally revealed in full, Marvel and Dan Slott are currently in San Diego Comic-Con for their Spider-Verse panel ready to discuss and tease fans of the big Spider-Man related event that'll beginning this November!

Above is one of the many variant covers to the crossover, done and illustrated by Giuseppe Camuncoli~! Featuring not just our friendly neighborhood web-slinging hero, the cover also has the likes of Manga Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man Miles Morales, Scarlet Spider Ben Reilly, Spider-Girl Mayday Parker, and More~!

Newsarama has coverage on the panel, and you can visit their page to read up on panel updates!

UPDATE #1: Scarlet Spiders miniseries announced, with Ben Reilly Spider-Man alongside Kaine Scarlet Spider and Jessica Drew from the Ultimate Marvel Universe! By Mike Costa and Paco Diaz!

The Amazing Spider-Man: Alex Ross variant for ASM #1 debuts on February Previews cover

With the return set and officially confirmed by Marvel itself, Newsarama has debuted a1st look at another brand new cover for the upcoming relaunch of "The Amazing Spider-Man" this April, illustrated and done by none other than comic book artistic legend, Alex Ross!

Featured in the cover of the upcoming latest issue of Previews this February, the new variant cover for Peter Parker's return to the spotlight sees Spidey front and center, with threads from his past playing in the background and pretty much confirming it's our original Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man back in the saddle!

Alex Ross' cover is but the latest in what is sure to be a spectacular set of multiple covers. Featured above is another by Marcos Martin, and as seen previously, one by regular Spidey series artist, Humberto Ramos.

The Amazing Spider-Man #1 sees Peter Parker returning on April!

SPOILER: Variant cover to Avengers Vs X-Men #12 revealed

For those keeping score with Marvel's "Avengers Vs X-Men" miniseries, it's safe to assume that everybody knows that it will lead on to their eventual "Marvel NOW!" initiative, where several titles will be relaunched and rebranded as a result of the repercussions this crossover event will bring. Now this will tread into SPOILER territory for some, so shy away if you don't want to find out who exactly is the big baddie Earth's Mightiest Heroes will face at the final chapter that gets released this October, as revealed by this variant cover illustrated by Jerome Opena.

Final warning. Here goes.

Justice League #12 cover reveals Superman/ Wonder Woman as a couple

Revealed by Entertainment Weekly, the variant cover to Justice League #12 by artist Jim Lee paints a new status quo in The New 52 era of DC Comics - Superman and Wonder Woman are now literally a "power couple", shown in this cover to be hovering and teasing a passionate kiss during the sunset. With Lois Lane dating somebody else other than Clark Kent, this leaves the door open for the Man Of Steel to date the Amazon Warrior for real. DC Chief Creative Officer and JL writer Geoff Johns says the relationship is legit, and "it will have an impact that reaches far beyond the ultimate power couple". For more info on the story, visit the source post at Comic Book Resources and DC Comics!