The font is so user friendly, I first read Wolfing. The stone trying wolfing down the barbarian? That picture is just crazy and doesn’t make much sense.
Those thighs. There is something so wrong about those thighs. Picture this faux-nan standing up straight and not “legs akimbo” (thanks THX). It’s time to lay off the steroids when your thighs are wider than your torso.
@Bibliomancer 8—indeed he is a poster boy for steroid abuse. Not only do these evil drugs engorge certain parts of the body, they also, er, “disengorge” other parts. That’s why such a tiny shadow can serve as a modesty shield here. This may also be symbolically represented by the “shrinking sword” motif.
He’s not carrying a flare gun. He’s holding up a dagger that’s just been struck by lightning.
That explains his position. This is a depiction of a man getting struck by lightning. Perhaps it was a punishment from the gods. I don’t see anything to do with wolves though.
@fred—thanks for pointing out that detail. It appears to be an obscene gesture known in Renaissance Italy as “the fig.” It’s sort of the (metaphorical) “female” equivalent of flipping the bird to someone.
Our hero here is probably giving the fig to the cover artist.
February 25th, 2016 at 12:01 pm
“By the power of numbskull!”
February 25th, 2016 at 12:08 pm
You know it’s a wolfling and not a true wolf because it hasn’t grown a proper head yet.
February 25th, 2016 at 12:13 pm
Originally a sequel to None But Man, entitled None Head Man.
February 25th, 2016 at 12:26 pm
I think legs akimbo offers more of a target than an impressive stance.
February 25th, 2016 at 12:59 pm
I give him a 2 for heroic stance in the Headless Swordsman competition.
February 25th, 2016 at 1:40 pm
It BURRRRNSSSSSSSS!
February 25th, 2016 at 1:56 pm
The font is so user friendly, I first read Wolfing. The stone trying wolfing down the barbarian? That picture is just crazy and doesn’t make much sense.
February 25th, 2016 at 2:15 pm
This bodybuilder needs to build a head.
Those thighs. There is something so wrong about those thighs. Picture this faux-nan standing up straight and not “legs akimbo” (thanks THX). It’s time to lay off the steroids when your thighs are wider than your torso.
February 25th, 2016 at 2:21 pm
“How do I get down from here!”
February 25th, 2016 at 2:29 pm
Sadly, this cover doesn’t answer my ling question either.
Heatlet fever: Healers and doctors desert. The chihuahua cartels cower in fear to
FLING LOW
Rock dis NY dong, bro!
February 25th, 2016 at 2:52 pm
@Bibliomancer 8—indeed he is a poster boy for steroid abuse. Not only do these evil drugs engorge certain parts of the body, they also, er, “disengorge” other parts. That’s why such a tiny shadow can serve as a modesty shield here. This may also be symbolically represented by the “shrinking sword” motif.
February 25th, 2016 at 3:31 pm
I want to know why he has his thumb/left hand wedged in between his index and middle fingers.
February 25th, 2016 at 4:13 pm
He’s sculpting himself out of clay? Good luck doing your own face, mate.
And your right hand.
And between your shoulder-blades.
February 25th, 2016 at 4:45 pm
He’s not carrying a flare gun. He’s holding up a dagger that’s just been struck by lightning.
That explains his position. This is a depiction of a man getting struck by lightning. Perhaps it was a punishment from the gods. I don’t see anything to do with wolves though.
February 25th, 2016 at 5:39 pm
@fred—thanks for pointing out that detail. It appears to be an obscene gesture known in Renaissance Italy as “the fig.” It’s sort of the (metaphorical) “female” equivalent of flipping the bird to someone.
Our hero here is probably giving the fig to the cover artist.
February 26th, 2016 at 6:46 am
Michael Flatley is
THE LORD OF THE WOLFLING DANCE
February 26th, 2016 at 9:08 am
It’s not that he lacks a head. It’s just that it more than anything resembles a large horisontal salami sausage.