Esoteric/Hidden Symbolism in Comics

bryanrickard777.41055 · December 19, 2021, 9:51pm

The two images I have attached were just ones I quickly found, but both I believe have deliberate esoteric imagery embedded into them. The Green Arrow Cover, which is issue #33 (The number associated with Freemasonry, features one of Green Arrow’s eyes obscured (Eye of Horus symbolism) next to him hung in a crucifix/bent cross like pose.

The second comic is Injustice 33 and features a giant disembodied eye in the sky with is blatant, masonic “All Seeing Eye” symbolism reinforced by it being issue 33.

I have about a million examples of hidden Symbolism in comics that I have stumbled across, I was curious if anyone else is interested in this topic or has any examples?

kellythetailor · December 24, 2021, 9:22pm

I dont know man. This seems more coincidental then anything. What else ya got

raider_dave66 · March 10, 2022, 6:34pm

I found this very interesting video.

There might be something to this whole “hidden symbolism” thing that you’re talking about.

raider_dave66 · May 15, 2023, 12:26pm

Superman #666 and Wonder Woman #33

CynicalPink · May 15, 2023, 1:56pm

I love this topic and will happily check back in on the regular, in case you share more.

I found a bunch in The Killing Joke that I shared ages ago, but I’m not sure where the post is. I can dig it up sometime. (And its examples might not count as symbolism, but they were great artistic choices).

raider_dave66 · May 15, 2023, 2:23pm

CynicalPink · May 15, 2023, 2:24pm

That’s insanely well done! Is that a fan cosplay pic, or some updated realistic cover art I missed?

raider_dave66 · May 15, 2023, 2:24pm

Cosplay

CynicalPink · May 15, 2023, 2:25pm

Sick. That’s amazing.

And ps – love your user pic

raider_dave66 · May 15, 2023, 2:28pm

It’s based on the lost boys film by Warner brothers. It has a lot of hidden symbolism as well. For ex: David, Star, Bottle of blood, Joining a ‘club,’ etc.

CynicalPink · May 15, 2023, 2:31pm

Yep, I recognized it! Loved that film as a kid. Still do, though it’s been a while since I’ve seen it.

CynicalPink · May 15, 2023, 2:43pm

Was possibly overthinking stuff, but this was it.

drewzirocks.3500 · May 15, 2023, 9:33pm

Does a cameo appearance from the Eye of Providence/Bill Cipher count? (DC Pride #1)

CynicalPink · May 15, 2023, 10:33pm

maybe not as symbolism, but it’s still a cool touch

raider_dave66 · May 15, 2023, 10:44pm

Batman Beyond #33

One eye symbolism

TravisMorgan · May 15, 2023, 11:59pm

I can’t remember where I heard/read it, but during the 1960s DC creators took great pleasure in sneaking in a certain image in Supergirl and Wonder Woman comics.