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Nathan Szerdy: A Collector’s Guide to His Comic Cover Art

Discover comic cover artist Nathan Szerdy, the journey behind his work, what makes his covers collectable and some standout examples from Marvel, DC and beyond.

Who is Nathen Szerdy?

Nathan Szerdy isn’t just drawing comic covers; he’s actively shaping the visual vibe of the industry’s biggest icons.

The Marvel Magic

He has lent his dynamic, high-energy style to powerhouse Marvel titles. You have likely spotted his stunning variant covers on major runs like:


Avengers

 X-Men

Amazing Spider-Man

 X-23: Deadly Regenesis

 

The DC Universe & Historic Firsts

Over at DC, Nathan has a serious knack for making history. He was the go-to artist tasked with designing the crucial, first-appearance covers for instant-fan-favourite characters, including:


 Miracle Molly (Batman)

Marilyn Moonlight (Superman)

 Beast Girl (Doom Patrol)


Beyond making history with new debuts, he has brought his signature flair to legendary, heavy-hitting DC titles. His portfolio spans everything from gritty Gotham streets to cosmic battles:


Batman

Superman

Action Comics

World’s Finest

Harley Quinn 

Poison Ivy 

Catwoman

Titans

Doom Patrol

JSA

 Creator-Owned Passion

When he isn’t playing in the Marvel and DC sandboxes, Nathan is busy building his own worlds. He wrote and illustrated his hit original graphic novel, Lola and The Eleven Secrets. Because fans couldn’t get enough of Lola's world, he is currently locked in his studio crafting the highly anticipated sequel!

Examples of Nathan Szerdy cover artwork

Here are several examples of Nathan Szerdy’s comic cover artwork. Each image is hosted externally by Nathan Szerdy’s official website. Tap any cover to open its original source page.

Marvel Swimsuit Special Phoenix cover artwork by Nathan Szerdy
Marvel Swimsuit Special
Phoenix cover artwork
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Wolverine number 40 X-23 cover artwork by Nathan Szerdy
Wolverine #40
X-23 trade-dress variant
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Phoenix number 1 SDCC spot-foil cover artwork by Nathan Szerdy
Phoenix #1
SDCC spot-foil virgin variant
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Batman number 162 Batgirl trade variant by Nathan Szerdy
Batman #162
Batgirl trade variant
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All artwork remains hosted by and linked to its external source. Comic characters and artwork remain the property of their respective artists, publishers and rights holders.

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