Originally posted by Thriftshop Debutante:
The only BAD here is NOT commenting on these covers!! Bah!!
Well, since you insist.
It's been, what, 30 years since I read these stories, so I barely remember them. As such, I can only judge the covers on their artistic (and entirely subjective) merits.
My favorite cover of the four is Part One because it takes chances: the black and white video images with the red eyes and nose superimposed convey mystery. This cover comes the closest to telling a story, which, I think, covers should do. The content of the black and white images almost doesn't matter, although the image of Slade staring into the camera gives me chills.
Part Two is a mess, although the colors are eye-catching. I have no idea what my eye is to focus on first, and the monochromatic colors dilute the impact of the images. The bottom image, for example, shows Deathstroke striking someone (Dick, I presume), but the emotional impact is blunted by the "cold" color. I have no interest in deciphering what's going on in the other images. This cover, I think, represents style over substance.
Part Three resembles a movie poster, which is fine if you're into movie posters. Personally, I think it's static and boring.
Part Four is my second favorite cover, because it, too, tells a story and conveys action. It's clear where my eye is supposed to go. Raven's stylistic cape adds to the originality of the piece without distracting from what's happening, as is the case with the diamond grid of Part Two.