I loved the cover.
To all those that are disappointed.
First of all, it was already tweeted what was on the cover yesterday(the basics"Black with Skyrim Logo)
Second, the cover is not just this symbol alone, but uses special printing techniques to make it stand out. It looks VERY classy, and surely better than some fan art that may or may not be representative of game.
Third, this is the first cover in history to my knowledge to have encrypted essential story details on a cover of a magazine. Awesome idea, and again, story info is better than some art work.
And last of all, inside lies the biggest (14 pages!) cover story GI has ever done. Complete with tons of info on Story, Gameplay, Engine, and more. Plus 20 huge detailed screens.
How in the world can anyone be upset with GI and Bethesda over this.
If you expected more, then you weren't listening, and if you aren't happy with all we are getting, your lofty expectations are unsatisfiable.