I've actually always disliked the standard fantasy cover style that portrays a bunch of the characters. Possibly because they often get details wrong, the characters don't match what I see in my head, and/or the artwork is often just... Cheesy and garish and not really... Arty, if that makes sense.
I've got the e-versions of WoT, and my reader allows me to use custom cover art, so I made classy, understated black covers with the serpent and the wheel graphic for every book. I quite like it. As a consequence, I sometimes forget that's not what the actual covers look like.
It's like... Did the artist even read the book? Did the author not look at concept art? Who was in charge of approving this cover?
I've gotten antsy over minor cover art flaws, like sandals not the style as described, but Wayne holding a gun, that's kinda a big point.
I would just innocently assume it's just a misdirection on Wayne's part, but you never know with Brandon.
Speaking of Wayne, though, is anyone else irritated that the cover art of Alloy of Law shows Wayne holding a gun?