2nd Q Magazine Front Cover Analysis

• Cover Image - the positioning of Angus Young on the front cover (in front of the text) puts emphasis on the significance of him both in general but more specifically to this magazine. The fact he overlaps the text shows that he is the main focus for the magazine and the main draw for custom. However, for a new reader who perhaps doesn't know much about Q magazine or doesn't like Angus Young or AC/DC they might be put off buying the magazine for lack of interest.
• Colours - Again, the background is grey/desaturated and like the other issue of Q, suggesting some brand identity. The only colour present in the cover is the red of the masthead and of Angus' clothes, again proving he is the focus of this issue.
• The Headline/Banner is huge and spans nearly half the magazine, being a large bold black font. It is also related to Angus Young is behind him.
• Graphics - At the bottom, there are many small red crosses, these being the only indication of further content within the magazine, sort of saying "and plus lots more".
• Price Label - like the other Q magazine, the font is small and plain black to cleverly detract away from the £3.90 cost of the magazine, allowing the rest of the cover to sell the magazine with the price hidden to avoid it being a deciding factor.
• Cover line - the bold and white large font informs the reader of the new look, as well as implying that everything about this issue is new and improved as more of an incentive to buy the magazine. It doesn't relate to an story, rather for informational purposes.