# Superhero Monster Comics DC Gets into the Halloween Spirit with Its Monster Variant Covers By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-07-10 | Updated 2014-07-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-variant-covers References: [ca.ign](http://ca.ign.com/articles/2014/07/09/dc-comics-reveals-monster-variant-covers-for-october-2014) & [dccomics](http://www.dccomics.com/) Though they don’t come out until October, [DC Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch) have unveiled its monster variant covers, depicting its most iconic characters as monsters. Variant comic book covers are special edition covers that feature unique artwork by artists who are sometimes tied together via a theme; sometimes the theme can be [animals](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-animal-variants), or in this case, Halloween. These monster variant covers depict the Flash as a zombie, Superman as a werewolf, Batman as a vampire, and Sinestro as a demon. The covers let us see what our favorite heroes would look like as classic monster characters and offer a fun little way to get into the Halloween spirit. You may be to old to trick or treat, but you’re never to old to celebrate Halloween with these monster variant covers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Monster Variant Covers:** The trend of creating special edition comic book covers featuring iconic characters as monsters creates an opportunity for collectors and fans to explore different interpretations of their favorite heroes and villains. - **Themed Variant Covers:** The trend of creating variant covers with a specific theme, such as Halloween, allows comic book publishers to tap into seasonal celebrations and create unique collectibles that appeal to fans of both comics and holidays. - **Character Transformations:** The trend of transforming popular superheroes into classic monster characters presents an opportunity for creative storytelling, as well as the chance to attract new readers by offering a fresh take on familiar characters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Comic Book Publishing:** The trend of creating variant covers opens up new revenue streams for comic book publishers, as collectors and fans seek out these limited edition items. - **Collectibles:** The trend of themed variant covers creates opportunities for the collectibles industry, as fans and collectors are willing to pay a premium for unique and limited edition items. - **Seasonal Merchandise:** The trend of Halloween-themed variant covers allows retailers to capitalize on the holiday season by offering exclusive products that cater to fans of both comics and Halloween. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Villainous Comic Character Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-beauty-x-dc-supervillains-collection.md) - [Spooky Halloween-Themed Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jones-halloween-sodas.md) - [Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-monster-menu.md) - [Halloween Blind Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-1.md) - [Monster-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-okashina-okashina-halloween.md) - [Monstrous Halloween Gummy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-approved-candies.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md)