Cover vote – 2018’s champion of champions

It’s been a hard fought battle over the last few weeks. 36 covers from 36 indcredible independent magazines, whittled down to just 12 in the final vote, chosen by enthusiastic Stack followers undoubtedly spurred on by the prospect of winning a free subscription.

In the end, though, where the ultimate prize is concerned, “there can be only one.”

And, with that in mind, a huge congratulations goes to the team at Ladybeard magazine. They saw off fierce competition and came out deservedly on top with a cover that, it’s fair to say, not only makes for one of the most eye catching of the year but which also raised more than its fair share of eyebrows.

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From Instagram addicts to blind people, everyone has their own complicated relationship to #beauty. Packed with thoughtful and illuminating stories, this issue of @ladybeardmag is a must-read for anyone into fresh, bold feminism. Find out more and order a copy for free shipping through the profile link

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Congratulations to Danielle from Twitter, too, for helping push Ladybeard over the finish line and winning themselves a free Stack subscription in the process!

@ladybeardmag! Slightly taboo, and thought-provoking – as a great cover should be. Interesting to know that the cover choice divided the Ladybeard team too.

— Danielle (@dnllelse) December 22, 2018

And that’s it for now! Thanks to everyone who voted in this year’s competition and see you in your mailbox if you were lucky enough to win a subscription!