The magazine cover features a main image of Superman to promote an upcoming Superman film. The masthead "Empire" is displayed in red at the top of the page, consistent with the magazine's color scheme. Additional films promoted through sell-lines include Wolverine, Iron Man 3, and Lone Ranger. The layout follows conventions with the masthead at top and sell-lines on the left and right sides. Superman's costume, posture, and the color contrast of blue and red reinforce his heroic character.