1st Issue Special #5

Part of DC's mid-1970s showcase series, this issue spotlights Manhunter in a cover by Jack Kirby (inked by D. Bruce Berry) that immediately sets a tense, atmospheric tone — a looming, red-eyed ape-like face dominates the foreground while a red-suited Manhunter strides purposefully through a shadowy corridor, weapon in hand. The speech bubble — "We knew you'd come, Manhunter… sooner or later." — promises a confrontation that feels both inevitable and dangerous. Kirby's storytelling instincts are on full display here, pairing monumental design with just enough mystery to pull you straight inside.