Sometimes a comic book is so popular it goes back for reprints. Second, third, fourth, heck even fifteenth printings happen (see: Batman: The Killing Joke

Fans love ’em, and artists love making them. So without further ado, here’s our list of some of the best comic book homage or swipe covers of all time.

In our opinion, the 1980’s ruled. Parachute pants, neon sunglasses, and Spider-Man in an all-black suit. Does it get any better?

Also known as the Bronze Age, the 70’s were a hot decade for collectors, featuring key issues and first appearances from some of the comic book industries hottest characters.

Containing the bulk of what’s known as the Silver Age, the 1960’s was THE decade for collectors, featuring more lasting, impactful comic book characters’ first appearances than any other decade.

The Variant Age begins! After the downer that was the 90s, publishers roared back in the 2000’s with a sure-fire way to sell more comics—variants.