Masthead- In each issue of Empire the masterhead usually uses the same font. In this magazine front cover, the main image is used as one of the letters in Empire, this is used because the first thing people look at is the central image so as you look at it, you will see the magazine title at the same time, this makes them become more well known.
Tagline- Every tagline that Empire has ever used is above the masthead. On every Empire magazine front cover "Empire" is in red. This is because the human eye is sensitive and drawn to the colour red, so as you see "Empire" you will also spot the tagline above.
Puff- The puff indicates what is going to be inside of the magazine. it is almost like a sneak peak into what you're about to read.
Cover lines- The cover lines around the central image relate to the image and what the magazine content is about. It gives an insight into what you're getting when you first buy the magazine.
Anchorage- The anchorage that Empire usually uses is relating to the main image. The anchorage usually connotes what the title of the film is or what it is about.
Secondary Images- In this particular Empire front cover their is no secondary image but when they do include one, it is usually to give you more insight to what is inside the magazine.
Use of colour- The colours around the central image are coordinated to bring out the main focus of the front cover. In this case, black and grey are primarily dark colours so they are used to bring out the red and blue from Superman's suit to make him the main focus as the central image.
Barcode- The barcode on any Empire magazine is usually away from the central image so it doesn't draw any attention away from it.
Central image and cover model- In this issue and every issue of Empire the central image is the cover model. In this case Henry Cavill who plays Superman in Man of Steel is the central Image, this tells me that this is the main issue that the content of the magazine will be covering.
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