That’s a wrap

‘Tis the season for 2018 nostalgia.

We’ve already picked ourentertainers of the year(the women ofCrazy Rich Asians!

andthe best and worst… everything… of the year.

2018-covers

Marc Hom for EW; Matthias Clamer for EW; Finlay Mackay for EW; JUCO for EW; Dan Winters for EW; Art Streiber for EW; Ruven Afanador for EW (2)

So now it’s time to look back on the rest of our knockout covers.

Click through for everything fromDawson’s CreektoAquaman.

Roseanne

Oh, how a year can change things.

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Ramona Rosales for EW

The Walking Dead

Norman Reedus is a perennial EW cover favorite.

This time he joined the rest of theTWDcast to preview season 8 ofthe show.

Westworld 2.0

Thandie Newton and Evan Rachel Woodtook us insidethe Wild West.

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Art Streiber for EW

Avengers: Rocket, Groot, and Thor

Chris HemsworthjoinedBradley CooperandVin Diesel’s alter egos.

Avengers: Doctor Strange

Benedict Cumberbatchturns back time.

Avengers: The Hulk

It’sMark Ruffalo, kind of.

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Marc Hom for EW

Avengers: Star-Lord and Okoye

Chris PrattandDanai Guriraare the ultimate warriors.

Avengers: Vision and Shuri

Paul BettanyandLetitia Wrightmake for a powerful pair.

Avengers: Black Panther

Chadwick Bosemantakes on T’Challa.

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Ed Miller/© 2018 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

Avengers: Thanos

Josh Brolin, a.k.a.

the root of all evil.

Avengers: Spider-Man

Tom Hollandshows off his skills.

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Avengers: Mantis and Bucky Barnes

Pom Klementieffand Sebastian Stan prepare for war.

Avengers: War Machine and Drax

Guess who’s wearing more makeup:Don Cheadleor Dave Bautista.

Avengers: Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr.rises again.

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Avengers: Black Widow

Scarlett Johanssonmakes the case for aBlack Widowmovie.

Avengers: Captain America

Chris Evanscontinues the battle of the Chrises.

Avengers: Falcon and Gamora

Anthony MackieandZoe Saldana.

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Marco Grob/©Marvel Studios 2018

Ready Player One

Spoiler alert:EW likedSteven Spielberg’s sci-fi fantasy.

The Dawson’s Creek reunion

Wedidn’t wanna waitto give this awesome castfive different covers.

The Dawson’s Creek reunion: James Van Der Beek

Dawson himselftold ushe’s Team Pacey.

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Marco Grob/©Marvel Studios 2018

The Handmaid’s Tale, take 2

Offredgot her own version of the EW cover.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Chris Pratt(and a dinosaur) headlined the 2018Summer Movie Preview.

Deadpool 2

Ryan Reynoldsgot even more R-rated to celebrate his hilarioussequel.

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Marco Grob/©Marvel Studios 2018

GLOW

Alison Brieand Betty Gilpin took to the ring for this glamourousshoot.

The Fab 5

The men ofQueer Eyebrought their makeovers to the beach.

Pose

Ryan Murphy’sgroundbreaking dramaheadlined EW’s annualLGBTQ issue.

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Marco Grob/©Marvel Studios 2018

Aquaman

StarJason Momoalent EW thefirst lookof his upcoming superhero flick.

Yes, that’s reallyZachary Levion EW’s special Comic-Conissue.

Jack Ryan

John Krasinski one of EW’sentertainers of the year!

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Marco Grob/©Marvel Studios 2018

stepped into the shoes of a true action hero.

A Star Is Born

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gagatold us something goodabout their Golden Globe-nominateddrama.

Honoring Aretha Franklin

The Aug. 31 issue wasdedicated to the Queen of Soul.

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Marco Grob/©Marvel Studios 2018

Murphy Brown

Candice Bergen’srevivalheadlined ourFall TV Preview.

Fall TV Preview

There was so muchfall TVthat it needed two different covers.

#7DaysofGreys: Kelly McCreary and Jesse Williams

Jesse Williamsdishedon the eary days of the Jackson-April relationship.

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Marco Grob/©Marvel Studios 2018

#7DaysofGreys: The interns

Every day on this set is aparty.

Halloween

Jamie Lee Curtisis the ultimate horror heroine.

So wegave you guys…

… three different covers.

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Marco Grob/©Marvel Studios 2018

And yes, we turnedthe glam factorup to 10.

Mary Poppins Returns

Is there anything more joyful thanEmily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda?

Creed II

Tessa Thompson and Michael B. Jordan are thecutest pair ever.

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Marco Grob/©Marvel Studios 2018

First up:Constance Wu, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, and Michelle Yeoh.

The 2018 Entertainers of the Year: Cardi B

Okurrr?

The 2018 Entertainers of the Year: Darren Criss

His performance inVersaceearned himthis coveted spot.

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Marco Grob/©Marvel Studios 2018

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Marc Hom for EW

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Marc Hom for EW

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Marc Hom for EW

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Marc Hom for EW

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Marc Hom for EW

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Sara Hirakawa and Mark Williams for EW

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Sara Hirakawa and Mark Williams for EW

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Matthias Clamer for EW

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Finlay Mackay for EW

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Joe Pugliese for EW

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Robert Trachtenberg for EW

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JUCO for EW

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© 2018 WBEI/TM & © DC Comics

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Dan Winters for EW

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Alexei Hay for EW

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© 2018 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved/TM © DC Comics

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Marco Grob for EW

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Robert Trachtenberg for EW

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Robert Trachtenberg for EW (2); Matthias Clamer for EW; Maarten de Boer/NBCUniversal; Robby Klein/Contour by Getty Images; Ari Michelson for EW; Jeff Riedel for EW (2)

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James White for EW

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James White for EW

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James White for EW

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James White for EW

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James White for EW

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James White for EW

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Art Streiber for EW

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Ruven Afanador for EW

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Ruven Afanador for EW

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Ruven Afanador for EW

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel

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Ruven Afanador for EW

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Finlay Mackay for EW; Ruven Afanador for EW; Art Streiber for EW; Matthias Clamer for EW; Eric Ray Davidson for EW; Williams + Hirakawa for EW; Alexei Hay for EW; Joe Pugliese for EW